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Thursday Apr 29, 2021
The Business News Headlines 29 April 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thanks for coming by on this the next to the last day of April 2021. We've checked the business news stories for you and here's what we've got for you today:
So, are you up for a cruse?
Strong economic data moved the markets;
Consumers are buying stuff...for home...still;
Ford, GM and others saw troubles and why;
Q1 is behind us. Where might we be headed? Some thoughts;
The Wall Street Report;
The First 100 Days and the Biden Stock Market;
BOA one of the best according to LinkedIn 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.
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
The Business News Headlines 28 April 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Thanks for coming by for the business news headlines of the day. Here's what we've got for you on this Wednesday afternoon:
Working from home took a hit today;
The Fed leaves interest rates alone;
Investors sitting on piles of cash...what to do?
Looks like we're back to eat in restaurant chains;
The trade gap is wider but, it's not all bad news;
Bitcoin Fog is a story;
The Wall Street Report;
Facebook beats estimates as does Ford.
And, yes, another corn 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.
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
The Business News Headlines 27 April 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
The month of April is winding down and "winding down" is what happened on Wall Street before the closing bell...but after? That's a different story. Thanks for being with us. Here's what we've got for you today:
After the bell Alphabet stock soars;
What's driving corn prices? We'll tell;
Europeans are buying U.S. wineries;
The State of Maine is charging things up;
Where are the most desirable homes? You'll be surprised;
The Wall Street Report;
So, are we really going back to the office?
For the interview you'll meet Jill Wilkins and Jourdan McChesney from the upcoming event known as EntreFEST. We'll explore what it is, who should come, what to expect and you can join EntreFEST from anywhere on the planet. More about the world of entrepreneurs, technology, funding and fun is just a click away.
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.
Monday Apr 26, 2021
The Business News Headlines 26 April 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
And, yes, we hope you had a great weekend. Here in the Midwest we're seeing temperatures that are hitting 80 degrees...and last week it...snowed. Here's what we've got for you today from the business world:
The U.S. is in trouble and why;
The Dow struggled all day;
Apple announces a major U.S. investment;
The Supreme Court and guns;
Jessica Alba and Honest going public;
Tesla beat sales again but, there is a but;
Lyft has sold its self driving care division;
The Oscars audience numbers and yikes!
The Wall Street Report;
Employers demanding vaccine proof.
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.
Friday Apr 23, 2021
The Business News Headlines 23 April 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
The fear of higher capital gains was put in the rearview mirror today as investors came back to the buy. A reminder that you can follow us on Twitter all day and night @IOB_NewsHour. Let's go!
GM, Unions & Mexico...it's a story;
Bitcoin continues to tumble;
How do folks get a credit score of 800+?
A big change coming to Walmart and why;
Prices are going up and we've got the top 5;
The Wall Street Report;
Work from home and productivity.
Those stories and Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about a host of items. We'll talk mushroom hunting, Nuns, art, entertainment, hockey the Drake Relays and a bunch more. Click here to listen to Friday Fun!
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
The Business News Headlines 21 April 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wall Street turned the corner today and put a stop to it's two-day losing streak. That story coming up first and we've got more...
Investors buying on "the dip";
Shares of Moderna shot up today and why;
Chipotle is riding a wave of popularity;
We're half way to....ZERO;
New & used car prices soar and why;
The new Cadillac Lyric is not only sexy but...
Oil prices fell for a second day and why;
The Wall Street Report
More Vaccine than Arms...and it's an economic nightmare.
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.
Monday Apr 19, 2021
The Business News Headlines 19 April 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and thanks for being here. On Wall Street the week started out reversing the upward trends we saw last Friday...more on that in just a moment. Here's what we've got today:
A fatal crash has investigators checking Tesla;
GameStop is back in the news;
United Airlines is still losing money;
Janet Yellen gets some flack for an appointment;
Bitcoin tried to rally today but...
The oil story from one year ago;
Peloton and the Tread+...is it safe?
The Wall Street Report;
The pandemic and work from home injuries.
Thanks for listening!
Friday Apr 16, 2021
The Business News Headlines 16 April 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
It's the end of the week and many are saying...not soon enough. Today we've got some of the biggest business news headlines and, because it's Friday, Jeff Pitts from Cityview is in to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. But first, this is what we've got for you today:
More troubles with the Boeing 737 Max;
Supply chain troubles with backed up ships;
The U.S. economy? "Ready to rip!";
GM, LG and Batteries;
Checking CEO Pay...are they worth it?
The Wall Street Report;
Good News/Bad News on the U.S. pandemic front.
And, yes, it is Friday and Jeff Pitts from Cityview is in the chat it up about stuff to do in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Have some fun already! To check it out...click here!
Thanks for listening.
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
The Business News Headlines 15 April 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and it was a wild day on Wall Street. That and we've got a "Throwback Thursday" conversation with our friend Carlos Alvarez talking it up about building rapport. But, first the news:
Two data points drove the markets today;
What cars sit longest on the dealer car lot?
Delta has headwinds but predicts a good year;
The Biden approval ranking is....
Pfizer booster shots a real possibility;
Is Netflix losing steam?
He says Coinbase could trade at $500 a share;
The Wall Street Report;
Women in the workplace...not much anymore.
Those stories plus our "Throwback" with Carlos. To listen in on how to build rapport with others, just click here.
Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
The Business News Headlines 14 April 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
It's the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we've got a great long-form business interview coming your way today as well. But first, here's what we've got for you:
As lockdowns ease fuel prices go up;
The fastest selling care in the U.S. is...
The Coinbase IPO story;
A U.S. shoe company CEO and $30 million;
More heat against voting restrictions;
Flying soon? Oh, that middle seat;
The Wall Street Report;
Bernie Madoff dies.
Those stories plus for the interview you'll meet Traci Galligan the Senior Vice President for Human Resources from the nation's largest insurer and financial services company NCMIC which, we bet, you may never have heard of. Their motto is "Taking Care of Our Own". Who are they and what do they do for clients and employees? Find out more by clicking through here.
Thanks for listening!