It is the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines and today we've even got a bit of Diana Washington kicking things off. Figured you would rather hear 15 seconds of her singing than...me. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Yes, what a difference a day makes;
- Jeff Bezos goes to space and not everybody is pleased;
- Cities and States may soon see opioid settlement cash;
- Food prices? This grocer says they will go up even more;
- Another student loan company calls it quits;
- GM and more...yes...more CHIPS;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The Tokyo Olympics and more troubles.
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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.
We all know it...but why has it taken Wall Street investors so long to figure it out? Two...different worlds? It's the business news headlines from today and here's what we've got for you.
- Inflation; blame it on...inflation;
- More trouble for Boeing;
- Luring workers at McDonalds with...
- An entire Burger King crew...quit and social media went wild;
- Elon Musk wins either way?
- GM, EV's, FedEx Germany and China...it's a story;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Train service cancelled why? Nobody to work them.
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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.
Doesn't feel like it...but it is. We're already at mid-week and the business news headlines keeps rolling. Remember you can hook up with us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:
- More jobs than people it seems;
- The Fed gives investors a green light;
- The issue? Hot dogs and hot dog buns;
- This mega chain now wants into health care;
- Brisk travel over the holiday...we'll share how brisk;
- Let's talk about Jeff Bezos and...money;
- Add another product in short supply & you are not going to be happy;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Two Americas and it's not only a health issue but also economics.
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.
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the business news headlines and, for a little hyper-local action, we've got Jeff Pitts in to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. But, firs the news:
- This can't be good: Lordstown Motors and the DOJ;
- GM turns heads with a lithium investment;
- Oil and OPEC+ made the news;
- Indiana and the U.S. Secretary of Labor;
- Troubles at IBM;
- The Wall Street Report
- Celebrating 850,000 jobs;
- Too much PTO what will employers do?
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview with Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. To hear that, just click here.
Welcome to a brand new month and the start of the second half of 2021. Glad you're with us again today. Here's what we've got for you and remember to click through to learn more about the Two Lane Rambler, Roger Sanders from Illinois.
- The Pandemic was good for them but now?
- Robinhood fined $70 million and why;
- Commodities are up and oil at $100?;
- Let's chat about nude pool parties;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Jobless rate dips;
- The Robinhood IPO explained.
For the interview you'll meet writer Roger Sanders who just kicked off his travel blog the Two Lane Rambler. It's a neat story about the hidden treasurers we can find if we get off the interstate and ramble down the two lane roads in Rural America. To hear about his startup 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.
You never know where you'll find an interesting story. A couple of weeks ago we got an email from an old friend, Roger Sanders, asking if we might take a look at his new adventure and business. Two Lane Rambler is all about "Discovering Rural America" as this former newspaper and magazine writer travels the back roads and helps you discover hidden treasurers tucked away in small towns and villages. We think it's a neat idea and pleased to share it with you. Enjoy...
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.
We're nearly "outta here" when it comes to June and heads up, from the business world, the new jobs report is due out on Friday morning...but we're getting ahead of ourselves. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Go Big or Go Home? United Airlines in the news;
- Meanwhile Alaska Airlines cutting routes;
- Walmart driving down the price of insulin;
- Fulfillment center jobs starting at $20.60 an hour;
- Automakers say some may ditch the mask;
- GM will leave nobody behind;
- Let's talk cheap groceries;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Another day another report on jobs.
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.
We'll kick off the news with a shocking story about Amazon and then don't miss our business interview with John Danielson who is the U.S. representative for the Italian based agricultural parts company, Agri Parts. But, first the news:
- Amazon destroys millions of products each year;
- The IKEA menu that...well...was an embarrassment;
- Abigale Disney throws shade on billionaires;
- More about the Ford F-150 Lightning;
- Subway really didn't need this press;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Bumble employees get a week off...with pay and why.
Those stories plus you'll meet John Danielson in a business story of Agri Parts….a family owned company based in Italy…in a town known for building Lamborghinis and Ferrari’s. John Danielson of Wisconsin is the U.S. rep and we’re talking international business and business growth. To listen, just click here!
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Forget everything about the massive sell off on Wall Street last week. Today things turned around and we'll share the numbers in just a bit. Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Here's what we've got for you today:
- American Airlines cuts hundreds of flights and why;
- They sold millions in stock before reporting money issues;
- Today is Amazon Prime Day but...those prices?
- Jeep is looking at a major PR issue;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Thieves and catalytic converters...it's a story!
For the interview you'll meet a returning guest, Jayne Armstrong a District Director for the Small Business Administration who is here to do a victory lap of sorts and take a peek at the future of small businesses everywhere. To listen, click here.
Today, along with the business news headlines a conversation about the importance of refugees for not only businesses but also many rural communities. You'll meet Stephanie Moris and we'll also talk about World Refugee Day happening on the 20th of June. But, first these news stories:
- Spying on employees is...costly;
- Easing of trade tensions think U.S. and EU;
- A new chair for the FTC and she's 32;
- More news out of Lordstown, Ohio;
- Short sellers lose plenty betting against AMC;
- She is giving away a fortune...no, really;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Retail sales go south in May...and why;
- What? We may have a "New Facebook"?
Those stories plus this interesting conversation about refugees, business, communities and how they contribute to the economy. From creating new businesses to bolstering the population of small towns. You'll meet Stephanie Moris from the Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa. To listen, click right 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.
