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The Business News Headlines 19 July 2021

Welcome to Monday and we're grateful to be back in the studio following several days based in Kansas City. A reminder that you can follow along on Twitter. You can find us @IOB_NewsHour.  Let's go...
The worst day since October of last year;
The vehicles you love and those you hate;
Walmart ordered to pay up...like $125 million and why;
Was anti-virus guru McAfee broke when he died:
More news about GM and EV's...think trucks;
Nike is in a bind and we'll share why;
The Wall Street Report;
Ever heard of "Gorilla Internet"?
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.
 

The Business News Headlines 15 July 2021

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 15th of July. A programing note we're headed to Kansas City for a quick assignment but, we'll still be here with those business headlines and more. For today here is what we've got:
Amazon is being sued and by the government;
A Delta pilot sues...Delta Airlines and why;
Fed Chair Powell insists inflation is temporary;
The "Typical Millennial" and what they face;
GM ships a bunch of trucks but...
Commercial fleets, EV's and GM;
The Wall Street Report;
Oh oh...Coca Cola is at it again...1985 revisited?
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.
 

The Business News Headlines 14 July 2021

Sometimes it takes only one word to motivate people and today's word was..."Moderate". It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 14th of July, thanks for being with us...here's what we've got for you today:
That word that lifted spirits;
Microsoft has an idea that might work;
More oil should soon flow;
Stockpiling...chicken. It's a thing;
The cars catch fire after being fixed?
The $16,000 auto repair that came in at $700;
The Wall Street Report;
Beer, Wine, Liquor and...supply chains.
Those stories and for the interview you'll meet Desmund Adams the man behind the socially responsible search firm, Focus & Find. We're talking about profitability and business and listen to what he has to say about twigs...and a red string. It is...stunning. Desmund Adams and business profits 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.

The Business News Headlines 2 July 2021

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.

The Business News Headlines 30 June 2021

The final day of June and the number of new workers, according to ADP, may set the pace for a better economy. Here's what we've got for you today:
The ADP jobs report was solid;
U.S. Tribal Governments get some cash;
A new crop of folks buying RV's;
Ford is shutting down some plants and why;
New regulations will impact the autonomous vehicle market;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Apple not moving on working from the office.
Those stories plus a brief conversation with J.D. Scholten, a former congressional candidate from Iowa, who is cross-crossing the state talking about voting rights. It's called Democracy on Tap. Now, you might wonder if there is a business aspect to this and...there is.  J.D. explains. To listen, 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.
 

The Business News Headlines 29 June 2021

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.

The Business News Headlines 28 June 2021

Where did that month go? It's the final Monday for June 2021 and a national holiday for the U.S. is coming right up. Meanwhile we've got some of the top business news stories for you like:
The FTC and Facebook;
Technology stocks ruled today and why;
"Don't worry!" says Lordstown Motors;
The Uber CEO delivered meals and made bank;
Best at 1 hour delivery? Amazon, Walmart or Target?
Trouble finding workers is a...thing;
Wait! How many Americans retired last year?
The Wall Street Report;
Will Juul go up in...smoke?
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.

The Business News Headlines 25 June 2021

For many of us it's the end of another busy business week.  Thanks for listening. And, stay with us after the news and click through to listen to Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine get hyper-local with Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro.  But, first the news:
The infrastructure plan means what for business;
Christmas is just six month away...you are welcome;
Televangelist Jim Bakker is back in the news;
Panasonic sheds all of its Tesla stock and why;
Pepsi to start selling...booze?
A reverse trend as businesses are leaving China;
The Wall Street Report;
Next it's the Third Office making a play for your time.
Those stories PLUS Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. We're talking art, music, sports, farmers markets and a host of Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. To listen, just click here. 
Thanks again! 

The Business News Headlines 24 June 2021

Thanks for listening. It was a day full of some really positive news coming out of the White House and data on the economy and that boosted Wall Street. Also, you can follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.  Here's what we've got today:
Americans are flooding restaurants but...
What automakers are doing with engines;
Treasury Secretary Yellin issues a warning;
"We've got a deal!" said the president;
New jobless numbers are out;
Exxon is cutting staff and who;
The Wall Street Report;
Was Prime Day a...bust?
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.
 

The Business News Headlines 22 June 2021

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! 
Thanks for listening!