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The Business News Headlines 19 December 2023

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 19th day of December. Some of you have asked if the equities markets will close early this coming Friday and the answer is no.  Wall Street usually closes early on Christmas Eve but because that falls on Sunday the markets are already closed and will reopen on Tuesday December 26th. Hey, we're here to help. 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: 
Meat processor JBS is in hot water in Brazil;
Last minute shopper? We have some good news;
EV owners or perspective owners will like this story;
A look at population number and growing states;
Some good news about the housing market;
Economic data due Thursday is important;
The Wall Street Report
A major hack has impacted millions. We'll share.
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 13 December 2023

It was the lull before the storm and once the FOMC released the minutes of the most recent rate setting meeting the markets took off.  It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 13th day of December, thanks for being with us. We'll get to that story first. 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 the Fed...said;
The markets react;
Tesla is recalling nearly all models sold in the U.S.;
Japan is feeling pretty good about their economy;
Rinse and Repeat. We're talking about dolls;
Some huge news for New York residents. Think debt;
If you drive an EV yet another reason to love Starbucks;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Netflix releases some viewer numbers.
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 6 December 2023

We kick things off today by sharing what Big Bank CEO's had to say before the Senate Banking Committee.  And, yes, they were sort of...whining about being regulated. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines for the 6th day of December. A reminder that tomorrow is a "day that will live in infamy". That quote by president Franklin Roosevelt following the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. History, kids, is important. And tomorrow at sundown begins the Jewish holiday of Chanukah. Light those candles.   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: 
Bank CEO's grumble about regulations;
A strong year for EV sales but, there is a but;
More AI news for you today;
Meanwhile the co-founder of Apple gets a Serbian passport;
Up in smoke! We're talking about tobacco stocks;
Finally some good news from the housing market;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Time Magazine names its "Person of the 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 and Black Iowa News with Dana James

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 5th day of December, glad you are with us. Coming up some of the big business news stories of the day and an important business conversation with reporter turned entrepreneur Dana James. Dana spent years working at the Des Moines Register and after she left started to realize there was not enough reporting on issues facing Black Iowans.  That realization led her to create Black Iowa News. It's not only a cool story but one that is vital. Make sure you click ahead for that conversation. 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: 
Hiring in the U.S. slowed in October and we have numbers;
The U.S. Supreme Court takes a pass on the Wealth Tax;
Batter Up...in Milwaukee. Some stadium news;
Murder at Dollar General and a legal challenge;
The Wall Street Report;
The data breech at 23andMe is much larger than reported.
For the interview you'll hear from Dana James the Founder of  Black Iowa News an honest to goodness hard copy newspaper that advertises black owned businesses, carries interesting stories and does some "myth-busting" at the same time. And YES, you can subscribe! Meet our newest friend, Dana James by clicking on 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 4 December 2023

We kick things off today with a big story about AI and what Europe is attempting to do to regulate the new technology but the EU is facing headwinds from Big Tech. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Monday the 4th day of December, we're glad you're here.  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: 
Europe, AI and Regulations kick us off;
Spotify cuts more staff and why;
Uber is said to be joining the S&P 500 this month;
The Alaska Airlines purchase of Hawaii Air is raising eyebrows;
What was a "hot idea" during the pandemic is cooling off;
The Wall Street Report;
And the 2023 Word of the Year has..."style".
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 29 November 2023

We're inching closer to the end of the month so we're starting to take stock on what November will be like for Wall Street. That story comes later and we're kicking things off today with not one but three stories about vehicles and the first story does not bode well for folks already wary of EV's. We'll get right to it. 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: 
A new survey spells trouble for EV's;
GM stock was up today and why;
Imagine charging your vehicle by driving down a road;
The U.S. economy? Doing just fine. But some doubters;
More companies are cutting benefits. There is danger in that move;
The Wall Street Report;
Two sides of the retail sales report of the past week.
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 27 November 2023

Welcome back to a new week of business news headlines. We hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving Weekend. Actually, we know you did.  How? We've been tracking consumer spending and wow! Meanwhile today is Cyber Monday and the the bet is you'll continue the frenzy.  Those two stories kick us off today. 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: 
Consumer spending tops expectations;
Record air travel but fewer problems;
New reporting on WFH vs. RTO;
The USPS is raising rates...again;
New laws allow you to pay with cash. Not making it up;
The Wall Street Report;
Seems you are not happy...at work.
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 16 November 2023

Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines where workers at GM have ratified their new contract. That story kicks things off today.  Also, make sure you click through for some hyper-local Des Moines, Iowa news about a lack of funding for the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) bus service. My guest is Erin Hockman as we talk about cutting service by 40% or finding alternative funding sources. It's a big 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.  Here's what we've got for you: 
It's all over but the contract signing at GM;
Thousands of Starbucks workers walked off today;
The hot labor market is showing signs of cooling off;
Walmart said consumers cut back in late October;
RTO is a big thing but will your office be...big enough?
We're talking Taco Bell food today;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Amazon about to go big with online auto sales.
For the Interview you'll meet Erin Hockman from the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority who helps us better understand the possible 40% cut in bus service unless an alternate funding source can be put into place. This is something that is impactful to both employers and employees and a must listen segment. To hear our 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.

Funding Issues, DART and a 40% Cut in Service

One of the most impactful issues facing workers and employers is transportation. If a family doesn't own a reliable vehicle or if people don't want/need that expense their option if public transportation...get on the bus...Gus.  However a lack of funding has the Des Moines Area Transit Authority (DART) considering a 40% cut in service. Is there a solution?  Meet Erin Hockman the Chief External Affairs Officer for DART who shares not only the impact of a cut but also how we can fix the funding shortfall.  And, yes, you get a chance to weigh in on the proposed "franchise fee" increase at a number of public forums you can find here on the DART Website. 
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 8 November 2023

Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 8th day of November and the day after some resounding victories from yesterday's elections. And wouldn't you know it...we don't do...politics. But we do cover some of the big business news stories of the day and kick things off today talking about the "neighborhood social media platform", Nextdoor which we are not on.  But, 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: 
Nextdoor cuts staff and why;
Yet another diabetes drug approved for weight loss;
GM recalls all of its autonomous vehicles and why;
Mansions in Santa Fe will pay more in taxes and why;
Mortgage rates drop;
And, how about this...rents do too;
The Wall Street Report;
Warner Brothers Discovery is hurting 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.