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The Business News Headlines 20 May 2021

Welcome back to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines, grateful that you've come back.  Today in the world of business:
The Vaccine and the Lottery...ask Ohio;
Looks like the F-150 Lightening is a hit;
Weekly new jobless claims hit today;
The global corporate tax rate in the news;
Oatly had quite the day...think oatmilk;
Tech stocks rebounded and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Homebuilders hit a wall, times two.
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
 

The Business News Headlines 14 May 2021

The end of another business week and Wall Street had a day...but not enough to make it a positive week. Also, because it's Friday we've got Jeff Pitts in to go hyper-local on you and chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro.  But first, the news:
The CDC and masks;
A union rips the CDC and fears for their workers;
Disney stock continues to fall but not Netflix;
In a surprise DoorDash does well;
GM and more EV news;
The oldest car company in the U.S. is...
The Wall Street Report;
The troubling retail sales numbers.
As promised here's Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine with his list of Stuff to Do in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week...and, in one case, beyond. To listen click here. 
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 12 May 2021

It's been a nightmare on Wall Street now for three days and the inflation numbers today really drove the markets down. Also today we've got an interesting conversation about the world of air guitar competition. No, really! And if you think this is too weird know that ESPN will, this summer, air the competition. You'll meet The Flying Finn in just a bit. In the news:
Consumer prices shot up in April;
The impact on Wall Street;
Gasoline hording and rising prices;
Hertz accepted a buy-out and it's a story;
The Wall Street Report;
Rethinking "low skilled workers".
For the interview you'll meet Andrew Finn who goes by his stage name in the air guitar world as "The Flying Finn".  Andrew is an international star and he's in to chat it up about this amazing sport, ESPN and international competition. To listen in click here.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
 

The Business News Headlines 11 May 2021

Some massive moves on Wall Street today as investors are in a word...spooked. Meanwhile some changes are coming regarding unemployment benefits and folks are concerned. Speaking of employment we'll be visiting today with Keenan Crow about kids, sports and gender.  It's a story playing out in some 30 U.S. states.  But first, the news:
Biden says you must take that job;
The link between jobs and the cost of goods;
The Dow cratered today and we'll share why;
Retirees are mad as hell at Verizon;
The Jones Act and fuel is a story;
The Wall Street Report;
Our ever expanding "unfriendly skies".
Then, for the interview it's Keenan Crow the Director of Policy and Advocacy for One Iowa. We're talking about kids, sports and gender.  As we said earlier this is not only about Iowa because some thirty states are also considering similar moves. What is it all about? What is the business connection? Why does it matter?  All asked and answered. To listen, click this link. 
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
 

The Business News Headlines 10 May 2021

Welcome back to yet another week of the Business News Headlines and some interesting upcoming long form business interviews.  From an air-guitar international champion to learning how to communicate to an Iowa issue with sports and transgender kids. All ahead this week.  But, for today:
Jeff Bezos and his...yacht;
Markets tanked today and why;
Gasoline, Oil and a cyber-attack;
The Chicago Fed President on jobs;
A deeper dive into the job report;
The Wall Street Report;
The all electric Ford F-150 is a story;
The Golden Globes and television.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
 
 

The Business News Headlines 5 May 2021

Yesterday it was "May the Fourth be with you" and today it's happy Cinco de Mayo...which is not Mexican Independence day...you knew that...right?  Here's what we've got for you today:
The Peloton Recall explained;
GM has big plans for this decade;
Biden, Climate and Business;
Facebook and former President Trump;
J.C. Penny cuts more employees;
The jobs report and the T-Bill...confusing;
Jessica Alba has a hot day;
The Wall Street Report;
And...not enough babies you guys.
Thanks for listening. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business News Headlines 29 April 2021

Thanks for coming by on this the next to the last day of April 2021. We've checked the business news stories for you and here's what we've got for you today:
So, are you up for a cruse?
Strong economic data moved the markets;
Consumers are buying stuff...for home...still;
Ford, GM and others saw troubles and why;
Q1 is behind us. Where might we be headed?  Some thoughts;
The Wall Street Report;
The First 100 Days and the Biden Stock Market;
BOA one of the best according to LinkedIn and why.
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
 

The Business News Headlines 26 April 2021

And, yes, we hope you had a great weekend. Here in the Midwest we're seeing temperatures that are hitting 80 degrees...and last week it...snowed. Here's what we've got for you today from the business world:
The U.S. is in trouble and why;
The Dow struggled all day;
Apple announces a major U.S. investment;
The Supreme Court and guns;
Jessica Alba and Honest going public;
Tesla beat sales again but, there is a but;
Lyft has sold its self driving care division;
The Oscars audience numbers and yikes!
The Wall Street Report;
Employers demanding vaccine proof.
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business News Headlines 21 April 2021

Wall Street turned the corner today and put a stop to it's two-day losing streak. That story coming up first and we've got more...
Investors buying on "the dip";
Shares of Moderna shot up today and why;
Chipotle is riding a wave of popularity;
We're half way to....ZERO;
New & used car prices soar and why;
The new Cadillac Lyric is not only sexy but...
Oil prices fell for a second day and why;
The Wall Street Report
More Vaccine than Arms...and it's an economic nightmare.
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
 
 

The Business News Headlines 16 April 2021

It's the end of the week and many are saying...not soon enough. Today we've got some of the biggest business news headlines and, because it's Friday, Jeff Pitts from Cityview is in to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week.  But first, this is what we've got for you today:
More troubles with the Boeing 737 Max;
Supply chain troubles with backed up ships;
The U.S. economy? "Ready to rip!";
GM, LG and Batteries;
Checking CEO Pay...are they worth it?
The Wall Street Report;
Good News/Bad News on the U.S. pandemic front.
And, yes, it is Friday and Jeff Pitts from Cityview is in the chat it up about stuff to do in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Have some fun already!  To check it out...click here!
Thanks for listening.