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The Business News Headlines 21 June 2021

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. 
 

The Business News Headlines 18 June 2021

For those of you celebrating today who are some federal and state workers, Happy Juneteenth. And, no the markets were not closed today but...they should have been considering what happened.  Also, because it's Friday stick around and listen to Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine.  But first:
A word snuck back onto Wall Street;
It's the Oat Milk War;
The great U.S. retreat from the ocean;
Workers, Cars and Pot;
The Wall Street Report;
Employers and Juneteenth.
Now click through and listen as Jeff and I riff about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro from art to sports to music the throwing skillets...no, really.  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 15 June 2021

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.
 
 

The Business News Headlines 14 June 2021

Welcome back to yet another Monday and today, in the U.S., it is Flag Day...happy Flag Day to our friends in America. Coming up our Small Business Spotlight shines on the 1910 Sip House...a really cool story but first...the business news headlines:
More bad news out of Lordstown, Ohio;
Another mall owner flies for Chapter 11;
Wall Street is NOT the economy;
Ford is betting on...small;
Oil prices shot up again today;
The Wall Street Report;
The "quite rate" among workers is...massive.
Also, like we teased, you'll meet Karen and Jeff Lees the people behind the start-up of the 1910 Sip House. It's quite the story...and how they ended up in the Small Business Spotlight is also quite a story.  To listen to that conversation, click here.

The Business News Headlines 10 June 2021

Great to have you with us as we broadcast from EntreFEST an entrepreneur and startup event that focuses on everything from story telling, to funding to marketing that takes place each year in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Check it out! In the news:
Consumer prices are up, way up;
Investors went, "Meh";
"Sold Out" sorry camping folk;
Corn and Soybean prices are a story;
Those hot day-traders got cooled off today;
Medicare and the new Alzheimer's drug;
New Work From Home from Amazon;
The Wall Street Report;
Can your employer require a vaccination?
Thanks for listening!

The Business News Headlines 9 June 2021

Welcome to the business news headlines for today. Also, make sure you click through for our long-form interview with Congresswoman Cindy Axne who represents Iowa in the Third Congressional District...we're talking...business.  In the news:
A tech giant says "stay home";
An EV company is nearly out of cash;
Billionaires are pushing back on taxes;
How about another Bill & Melinda story;
Lumber high prices a new normal?
Google is laying cable...again;
The Wall Street Report;
Why hospitality workers are quitting.
Those stories and a conversation with Congresswoman Cindy Axne. We'll be talking about taxes, roads, bridges, child care, agriculture, drug prices and even cyber-security. To listen just click here.
 

The Business News Headlines 3 June 2021

It's the business news headlines...thanks for being with us.  Also stick around because for the interview we welcome back Karl Brauer from ISeeCars.com to help us understand the wild pricing of used cars and trucks...some going up by 25% in just the past several weeks.  But, first the news:
New unemployment claims are out;
Massive shortages facing consumers;
One shortage is a little...well...scary;
Twitter and its new subscription service;
AMC even thinks its stock is overpriced;
BlackBerry and the "Warren Buffet of Canada";
The Wall Street Report;
They say they will quit before going back to the office.
Those stories plus a conversation with Karl Brauer about the wild prices for new and used cars and trucks. What is going on? What vehicles are really hot? How did this start and when will it all end?  Karl answers the questions and you can listen 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.
 

What's Causing Used Car Sticker Shock with Karl Brauer

We've been watching the steep rise in the price of used vehicles and recently reported that the average used car now tops $25,000.  What's going on? Here we call on our friend Karl Brauer an analyst with ISeeCars.com and break down what is happening and why. Some stunning numbers and reasons why used vehicles are so pricy. One of the major questions is, "How long will this...last?" Karl answers that question and many more.
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 1 June 2021

Welcome to a brand new month and, if this was your first day back, we hope you had a safe and memorable Memorial Day Holiday. Here's what we've got for you today:
Texans and Tesla...it's a story;
Wages and truck drivers and you;
West Virginia governor and $700 million;
B.P. back in the U.S...think solar and why;
Chip makers cashing in;
Unions and Restaurants...a story;
The Wall Street Report;
Ride hailing gets more...pricy.
For the interview you'll meet Deb Brown and Becky McCray from SaveYour.town a two woman company out to help Rural America re-think and refresh. They are here to chat it up about the stories often missed by the media...and how do they know?  They asked folks that live in rural communities across the country.  To listen in, 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 27 May 2021

Working toward the weekend...a long weekend at that.  A programing note; because the markets are closed on Monday so too are we. We'll continue to pump out some past interviews on twitter @IOB_NewsHour...just to keep you in the business loop. Here's what we've got for you today:
The bombshell NYT report;
The Walton Family Trust sells a bunch of stock;
AMC Theaters, back in the headlines;
EV's are great but the price? Hope on the horizon;
The overdraft dust up in the U.S. Senate;
GM finds a work-around when it comes to chips;
The Wall Street Report;
New jobless numbers tick down...a bunch;
The U.S. annualized GDP is up...thank you.
Learn more about the "Cloffice" today.
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.