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Monday Oct 23, 2023
The Business News Headlines 23 October 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
So, what's the big deal with the 10-Year Treasury hitting 5%? We'll tackle that question first and believe us when we say it will have a major impact on mostly...everything. Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for the 23rd day of October. Glad you're with us again. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you:
The Ten-Year Treasury...and ouch;
The off-duty pilot who tried to shut off engines in flight;
GenZ folks are looking for a more simple life and how;
The bad news about EV's and the automakers;
Another update from the UAW strike;
Times are good in the oil business it would seem;
The Wall Street Report;
The SAT and family wealth...a 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Friday Oct 20, 2023
The Business News Headlines 20 October 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
We kick things off this Friday afternoon with a story about what happened on Wall Street as the equities battle rising bond yields which in turn impact borrowing. Welcome and glad you are with us again today. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you:
What happened on Wall Street and why;
An update on the UAW strike;
Spirit Airlines cancelled 1,000 flights. Why?
Florida lawmakers head to a special session;
The new Georgia Medicaid Plan is a flop;
Hear about the Target boycott?
Tesla recalls some 55,000 newer vehicles;
23 and Me reports yet another data breach.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
The Business News Headlines 17 October 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
You, the American Consumer continue to surprise. The most recent retail sales data was released today and it shows that despite higher prices you are continuing to spend. We'll break all of that down first this evening. Meanwhile, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you:
What you are buying that's driving retail sales;
The markets react to this and bond yields;
United Airlines posts massive profit in Q3. But...
Some hotel news to share with you;
So, how "real" is that online review? Shocking news;
Electric Vehicles and GM made the news;
A "housing crisis" vs. "vacant homes". The story...
The Wall Street Report;
Work From Home numbers continue to slide 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
The Business News Headlines 5 October 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
We kick things off today reporting on a sluggish session on Wall Street. Why so sluggish? Investors are anxious about the non-farm jobs report that is due out tomorrow morning. Why? If the job market remains hot it's likely the Fed will continue to raise interest rates. Why is that? Take a listen to find out. Meanwhile, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
The danger in the jobs report;
The 30-year fixed rate is the highest in 23 years;
More changes over at X. Weary yet?
Bottled water and liver disease and a big fine;
Costco selling one-ounce gold bars...a bit strange;
EV's or Hybrids? The winner is...
The Wall Street Report;
New drugs that suppress food intake scares food manufacturers.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
The Business News Headlines 3 October 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Welcome back and what a day for the equities. Once again they settled deep in the red and the Dow gave back all its gains for the year. What happened? We'll detail that during this broadcast. Meanwhile, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
The job market...still very HOT;
That's an issue for the Fed;
Fed Chair Jerome Powell gets a small business earful;
President Biden on the 10 targeted drugs;
Jamie Dimon becomes a soothsayer about the future;
The future of electric vehicles and...parking garages;
The Wall Street Report;
Got Netflix? Get ready to pay more but they have merch.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
The Business News Headlines - 27 September 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Will it or won't it? We're talking about a U.S. government shutdown. That clearly was on the mind of Wall Street as the session today cratered only to recover following remarks from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer who said the Senate would pass a bill to keep the government open. That story and more. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Yet another deadline in the UAW strike;
The Justice Department vs. eBay and why;
A rifle company in Maine is going out of business;
Yet another auto recall impacting millions of vehicles;
Dollar stores and wealthy shoppers...a trend;
Who is the 5th largest employer in Mexico? Oh my!
The Wall Street Report;
Latino buying power has surged by...a bunch.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
The Business News Headlines 20 September 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Welcome back to the business news headlines for Wednesday the 20th of September and coming to you from the amazing and beautiful Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. We're here on assignment and what a beautiful facility covering some 60 acres NOT counting the golf course. And, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
The Fed says, "pause" but;
Home insurance rates to climb and why;
MGM properties back in business. What happened?
A frightening story about Google Maps;
Ford escaped a second strike think Unicor;
Got a pet? Walmart would like to talk;
The Wall Street Report;
Let's talk about brains and Nuralink.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Friday Sep 08, 2023
The Business News Headlines 8 September 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
For some of us it's the end of another business week. Well, some of us anyway. Here are the business news headlines for today along with the U-Turn the markets made in late trading. A reminder that we're back on the air Sunday Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL with the Business Week in Review. And if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
The IRS wants to visit with some 1,600 millionaires and why;
Have an iPhone? An important security update needs to be done;
Fuel consumption and open vehicle windows. Who knew?
A massive supply of apartments is driving rent costs down;
The new Toyota SUV that costs $170,000 is out;
The Wall Street Report;
Which cohort has best embraced hybrid working conditions?
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Monday Aug 28, 2023
The Business News Headlines 28 August 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
It's the final week of August and the markets rebounded again today. We'll get to those numbers in just a moment. Spend under eleven minutes with us and you're up on some of the big business news stories of the day. Meanwhile, to reach us on social media if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Amazon says you've got to spend more to get free shipping;
Farmers Insurance cutting jobs just like other companies;
American Airlines fined big time for too many tarmac delays;
High income young people fleeing New York and California;
And, we'll share where they are going.
Some are outraged at what servers are making...no, really;
Freight companies see an uptick in demand and why;
The Wall Street Report;
The employment shortage continues in so many job areas.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
The Business News Headlines 23 August 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Midweek and yes, here in the Midwest it is HOT. The thermometer tells us that at news time the "real" temp was 102 which beats the old record of 99 degrees. Meanwhile the increased humidity is making it feel more like 120. And today was the first day of school for many here in Iowa and a number of schools ended the day early mostly because cooling was not keeping up with the hot weather. Thanks for being with us and, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
What in the world is driving the U.S. Economy? We have thoughts;
A UPS strike would have been bad...but it's averted with a new contract;
Improved safety coming for dollar store workers;
Kohls reports Q2 results which were lower but...there is a but;
The surprising "reservation salary" for new workers is stunning;
The Wall Street Report;
Buying a home? You might want to think "smaller" as many are.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.