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The Business News Headlines 11 July 2024

Yikes, it's already Thursday and welcome to this the Business News Headlines for the 11th day of July. Just ahead we'll be talking about the inflation report that was released today which is sparking renewed expectations of a rate cut by the Fed. Also an airline story from Atlanta with some personal reflections on air travel. And if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The new inflation numbers are out and...good news;
The IRS is catching wealthy tax cheats and hit a milestone;
Small news outlets in key states are getting some help;
Delta Airlines talks costs and profits...but don't feel too bad for them;
A personal reflection on airline travel: Economy vs. First Class;
Costco raising its membership fee for the first time in 7 years;
The Wall Street Report;
Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan Chase talks...skills training.
Thanks for being here!
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 5 July 2024

Notice something about "rush hour" in your city today? It was like it didn't exist as many American's took today off as well.  Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Friday the 5th day of July, glad you are with us. A reminder that we're back on Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with the Business Week in Review and yes, we stream. And, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
A surprise in the Jobs Report;
The long holiday weekend and "rush hour";
Meanwhile state workers in Florida had the day off;
Two major luxury brands join forces;
Americans say air travel still stinks;
Texas Roadhouse is poised to rake in the cash;
The Wall Street Report;
Why United Airlines is becoming more "transparent".
Thanks for being here!
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 3 July 2024

The day before the Independence Day Holiday here in the U.S. and a reminder that we're going to be out tomorrow as well. As Wall Street goes, so too do we. We will, however, be posting a number of past business conversations on our social media feeds.  Speaking of which, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The travel rush is underway and what to expect;
What the Central Bank minutes tells us;
We'll take a closer look at the ADP report on employment;
Microsoft agrees to pay $14.4 million to some employees and why;
The Wall Street Report;
And, more lousy news from the housing sector.
Thanks for being here!
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 27 June 2024

Welcome to Thursday.  We had a family issue yesterday that rocked us pretty hard. We had made the decision to have our beloved dog, Oscar, move across the Rainbow Bridge. He was a Lab/Chow mix who had been struggling for the past year with age and joint problems We got him as a rescue at age five or six (nobody knows) and had him for close to ten years. I know that you know...how awful this is. The Vet, who works for Lap of Love was amazing.  That company specializes in end of life care in 36 states.  I just thought you should know. 
Today in the business news headlines:
A new threat for domestic EV manufacturers;
Walgreens says they will be closing more stores;
A bit of good news for the housing market;
Some job numbers and economic data to share with you;
Temu responds to a lawsuit from Arkansas;
The Wall Street Report;
Levi's and H&M report earnings...and news about
Beyoncé and her country hit "Levii's Jeans."
Thanks for being here!
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 25 June 2024

We kick things off today talking about consumers and how confident we might be about the economy, job market and more.  Also if you hold student debt and you were counting on enrolling in the SAVE plan that was rolled out last summer. Better hang on...we'll get to that story too. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Consumer confidence falls but there is a but;
The Associated Press is setting up local news outlets and why;
Student loan?  Wanted to enroll in the SAVE plan?  Sorry...
EV maker Rivian saw it's stock jump and why;
Meanwhile Tesla is back in the news;
The Wall Street Report;
And, another trucking company calls it quits.
Thanks for being here!
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 24 June 2024

Welcome to a new business week!  We had some technical difficulties at the end of last week but grateful to be back with you today. We'll kick things off with a focus on housing issues including rentals. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
A new Biden proposal to boost housing affordability;
How much does a family need to make to afford...rent;
More AI trouble this time it's music;
What Canada is considering to protect workers;
The flooding in Iowa is...intense. An update;
The Farm Bill that needs to become law;
The Wall Street Report;
Target gets a new third-party partner.
Thanks for being here!
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 11 June 2024

This will be a big week for several reasons. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is due out tomorrow morning and the Fed will be concluding its two day meeting.  Should the CPI come in at what is expected might the Fed hint at a rate cut sooner than later?  Stay tuned! Thanks for being with us and  if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Yes, gas prices are falling nationwide and why;
The Consumer Price Index and what we might learn tomorrow;
The World Bank is bullish on the U.S. economy;
Over 15,000 Amazon drivers have filed suit...think wages;
Comcast stock continues to drop and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Yet another price increase over at Spotify.
Thanks for being here!
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 7 June 2024

Welcome to Friday and a reminder that we're back on the air this Sunday, Noon Central, and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL.  And yes, we do stream.  In the business news today: It was a stunning jobs report and what that might mean...that's what we kick things off with. Oh, thanks for being with us today and if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Economists guessed wrong. The Jobs Report;
What this says about the U.S. economy;
Mississippi is being sued over an age verification law;
KIA is recalling 463,000 Telluride SUV’s. Think...FIRE;
An astounding fish story for you;
It is National Donut Day and it is historical;
Hertz is ditching Tesla EV's like crazy and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Stressed? More likely if you work at a large company.
Thanks for being here!
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Out to Lunch with Jeff Stein and Ken Chester

Join us for the latest Out to Lunch segment this time with Jeff Stein the News and Program Director for News/Talk 1540 KXEL and Ken Chester from the nationally syndicated program Tech Mobility.  To be sure I've known these two guys for some time and whenever we get together it's a hoot. However, usually it's just the three of us.  Now you get to join in our conversation over lunch at Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio in West Des Moines. (You've got to check their new website!)  We kick things off with "Quick Bites". Three questions every guest gets:  Book, Movie and Career other than the current job. Then it's conversation over lunch. Enjoy and thanks for coming by! 
Out to Lunch is part of the award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 24 May 2024

It's the start of a very busy Memorial Day Holiday. If you were with us earlier in the week you learned that the highways and the airways will be crowded as the airlines expect thousands more travelers over these three days.  Stay safe and may you have a memorable Memorial Day and remember what this is all about.  Say, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Australia, X and Hate Speech;
The UAW challenges the union vote in Alabama;
The pension fund that is selling...newspapers?
The Ohio Teachers Pension Fund made the news;
More gas is coming...will it matter?
Too many Jeep and Ram trucks on dealer lots and why;
Two reports: One good the other has consumers grumbling;
The Wall Street Report
Home insurance costs...may...may be coming down.
Thanks for being here!
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.