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The Business News Headlines 6 March 2024

Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of The Business News Headlines for this the 6th day of March. Coming up today we've got a couple of climate change stories mostly about how Europe seems to get it while the U.S. is pretty divided on the issue. But we kick things off talking about the Central Bank and interest rates. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The Fed will cut interest rates...but when?
Musk vs. OpenAI - It's becoming quite the show;
Because you have so much extra cash lying around
How about more online casino games?
Europe and Climate Change: First up Albania;
Second, the popularity of over-night trains;
The U.S. House passes a $460b spending package
The Wall Street Report;
Looking for a new gig?  Become an astronaut!
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 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 1 March 2024

Welcome to a new month which will see not only St. Patrick's Day but also our youngest son celebrating his birthday.  You go Aaron! Coming up in the Business News Headlines a story about the "Ghosts of Cable TV".  It's a deep dive into the changing viewing habits of Americans and well worth your time. Then a reminder we're back with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we stream.  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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
What happened to MTV, BET, HGTV and others?
It's a story about the "Ghosts of Cable TV";
Are our railroads...safe?  Growing concern among many;
Public Money for Private Schools...the fight in Nebraska;
The Wall Street Report;
The hits keep coming...another EV manufacturing company.
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 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.

Leaping Into the Business News Headlines 29 February 2024

It's "Leap Day 2024" and welcome to this edition of The Business News Headlines. We kick things off today by taking a look at the recent inflation numbers that were released earlier in the day and what they might mean going forward.  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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Inflation is still with us but, there is a but;
Oprah is leaving the Board of Weight Watchers;
And what she is doing with her stake is impressive;
Some disturbing news about doorbell cameras;
Mortgage rates increased again. We'll share the numbers;
Winter sports and climate change made the news;
The Wall Street Report;
Ford and Tesla EV charging stations. Might this...help?
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 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 28 February 2024

In yet another sign that inflation is coming under control Cox Automotive says price increases are much lower and in some cases dealership are actually cutting prices. That story kicks things off today the 28th day of February. Thanks for being with us.  Yesterday we tried something very different in sharing our stories.  We saw a big rise in downloads.  We'll give that a try again today...hey, that's the back-story.  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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The "deflation" of vehicle prices and why;
So, Wendy's what exactly is "dynamic pricing"?
How is the U.S. economy doing?  We'll share the latest;
President Biden and privacy issues;
Gasoline prices are rising. Three reasons as to why;
The Wall Street Report;
Getting less for more?  We're talking about hotels.
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 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 26 January 2024

We kick things off today about an environmental story linked to the Biden White House and end our newscast with an interesting look at what may be the latest fad...Electric Vehicles.  In between we've got several more news headlines and the markets. Plus a reminder that we're back on the air Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we stream. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
No more liquified natural gas depots in the U.S.
And, why...
Three stories about how AI may be getting out of hand:
President Biden, Taylor Swift and George Carlin issues;
Utah is not so keen on DEI it would seem;
American Express had an excellent 4th Quarter and why;
The Wall Street Report;
And, finally are EV's a passing...fad?
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.

The Business News Headlines 19 January 2024

It's Friday!  Welcome to the Business News Headlines. We've been absent for a couple of days as we cover the Annual Conference and Trade Show for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association. Where today we heard from author and speaker Garrison Wynn and we'll bring you that conversation early next week. A programing note. Because we're covering this event we'll not be airing the Business Week in Review on Sunday on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Just so you know. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
The trouble with EV's and Ford has concerns;
The markets rebounded big time today;
The retail sales numbers and very good;
The Biden administration vs. overdraft fees;
The latest retail shakeup;
Citibank is downsizing;
The Wall Street Report;
The 5th nation in history lands on the Moon.
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.

The Business News Headlines and More 12 January 2024

Greetings from snowy Des Moines, Iowa. The National Weather Service says 7.5 inches today…on top of the 4 or 5 we received just a couple of days ago.  Us?  We stayed in the studio and turned out this edition of the Business News Headlines. And, do not miss our conversation with a law firm celebrating 100 years of service. It's really quite good! Say, 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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Houthi Rebels are disrupting trade;
And it's going to cost consumers more;
Wall Street closed mixed and why;
The Olympics and beer makes the news;
Big banks are bullish on the U.S. economy;
The California Wealth Tax explained;
The Wall Street Report;
The FAA isn't done with Boeing.
For the interview we offer up a real treat. Our guest is Luke Mohrhauser the Managing Partner of the intellectual property firm of McKee, Voorhees & Sease based in Des Moines as the company celebrates 100 years of service. This is no hyper-local story but one with global significance.  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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and More 8 January 2024

Welcome to a brand new week and the business news headlines for this the 8th day of January which also is the opening day of the Iowa Legislature.  To that end make sure you click ahead for the interview with Joe Murphy the President of the Iowa Business Council which is made up of some of the largest corporations in the state. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Tech stocks ruled and crude fizzled;
A federal funding deal and it matters;
Tiger Woods and Nike part company;
Gadgets will be on display in Las Vegas;
Treasury Secretary Yellen on "shell companies";
European supermarkets and "Shrinkflation" issues;
The Wall Street Report;
A record number of empty offices in major cities.
Now, make sure you click ahead and listen as we talk legislative priorities with Joe Murphy from the Iowa Business Council.  To listen to that conversation 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 26 December 2023

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for this the 26th day of December. We trust you had a wonderful Christmas weekend.  Today starts the Kwanza Festival and in the UK and Canada it is Boxing Day...and no there are no fights.  We kick things off with a story about you and your consuming. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Yes, you did consume ahead of Christmas...wow;
A deep dive into a Gift Card story;
Apple is trying to get some watches back on the market;
GM is giving consumers another reason to pause in buying an EV;
The Wall Street Report;
And, secret remote jobs may be a big thing next year.
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.

The Business News Headlines 21 December 2023

Remember yesterday when the Dow sank by over 475 points? Today the Blue Chips gained 322 points on the day.  That, my friends, is a swing of nearly 800 points. Pretty remarkable. Tomorrow investors will be watching for the preferred Fed inflation report. Yes, we'll share. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
The former Mayor of New York City files for bankruptcy;
Porch Piracy is on the rise. What some shippers are doing;
Well, we're in the Holiday Travel Rush and what to expect;
The economy. We'll dig into some important numbers;
The Wall Street Report;
Boomers and their money. It's quite the story.
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.