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The Business News Headlines 8 March 2022

Tuesday was much like Monday as the world watched what is going on with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Today President Zelensky of Ukraine spoke by video link to the British Parliament who gave the besieged leader a standing ovation.  Meanwhile here in the U.S. congressional leader have agreed to spend nearly $13.9 billion in aid directly to Ukraine. And, here is what we've got for you today:
Oil and a volatile market day;
The U.S. will stop buying Russian oil;
President Biden pushes back against critics;
McDonald's finally takes a stand;
But, they are not alone others make the same announcement;
Some tips on saving fuel;
A new player in the foot ware world;
Apple introduces a cheaper iPhone;
Amazon to gig-workers: "You now work for us.";
The Wall Street Report;
Needed: Experts to advise companies on remote 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. 
 
 

The Business News Headlines 3 March 2022

While we're not much for numbers this episode of the business news marks the 4,100th such report. You might say we've been doing this for some time.  Today, on this third day of March this is what we've got for you:
Retail is experiencing a rush toward unions;
Stocks tumbled again today and why;
What might you buy if you had the price of a barrel of oil?
We think you'll enjoy that piece;
This furniture store shutting down all Russian locations;
Fewer Americans applying for first time unemployment;
A look at the nations economic growth;
The Wall Street Report;
The cost of a "cheap date" in many cities in the world.
Those stories plus you'll meet Steve Havemann who sits on the National Board of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul. A chance meeting allowed this to happen and it's quite the story. Plus, Steve is the grandson of famed speaker and author Joe Batten. That and so much more is 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 28 February 2022

Russia continued to dominate the news cycle all weekend long and again today. The people of Ukraine are seeing more and more nations come to their defense with everything from ammunition to high tech equipment. Here is what we've got for you today:
This retailer just raised starting pay to $24 an hour;
Sanctions and aid to Ukraine is nearly global;
The five worst jobs in the U.S. and the "Misery Index";
Removing Russian Vodka?  What that really means;
The Wall Street Report
Work From Home and the pain it will bring cities.
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 February 2022

As the war rages in Ukraine world leaders including Pope Frances appeals for peace. Meanwhile investors in the U.S. are feeling confident that the sanctions may help and the markets reacted.  Here is what we've got for you today:
You may have tightened your belt but corporate America?
Corporate profits are larger than ever;
The danger of building your business on Facebook;
The restaurant industry...forever changed?
The Musk brothers back in the news;
The Wall Street Report;
Google is wooing folks back the office but...
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 24 February 2022

Russia violently attacked a the nation of Ukraine. It is now Putin's War and the world was quick to condemn the action. In the first few hours rocket were launched targeting hospitals...it's that kind of war these Russians are waging and yes it had a marked impact on the markets.  Here is what we've got for you today:
The timing of Putin's War;
Biden calms the markets;
The "Quit Rate" and the sectors impacted;
Burger King - Offer less, charge more;
Dollar General has an OSHA problem;
The Wall Street Report;
And, COVID isn't done...yet.
Those stories plus a conversation about the Great Resignation and ways in which business can turn the tide.  While money is important studies indicate that professional development can also be helpful for retention and productivity. My guest is Ro Crosbie the founder and president of Tero International. To listen in, just click here!
Thanks for being with us!
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 Great Resignation and Professional Development

Just this week we had a news story about how businesses are attempting to meet the wage issues of their employees in light of inflationary pressures. Some are instituting more than one annual performance evaluation hoping to increase wages twice a year. But is money always the answer?  My guest is Ro Crosbie the founder and president of Tero International and we're talking about the "The Roll of Professional Development During the Great Resignation".  Here she offers some solid evidence that businesses that continue to develop their talent have much better retention and productivity. Here is that conversation.
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 23 February 2022

More sanctions and more trouble for Wall Street. But, an interesting note from Bank of America about the S&P 500 that we lead off with on this the 23rd day of February. Thanks for coming by and here's what we've got:
The S&P 500, Tech Stocks and Russia;
Rats!;
The USPS has some new things coming;
Does 10K steps really make a difference?
Once there were 2,000 plus Kmart stores...today;
Target has you figured out and we'll share what's going on;
The Wall Street Report;
Will more money stop the Great Resignation?
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 21 February 2022

As we got ready to deliver the business news headlines we got a report that Russian President Putin has ordered troops into separatist regions of Ukraine once again ratcheting up tensions there. Perhaps its a good thing the markets are closed today.  Here's what we've got for you:
In December Russia imported lots of...cash;
Yes there will be a rate hike but by how much;
Starbucks fires a worker who helped start a union;
More Starbucks locations are moving toward unionization;
Could Apple be...next;
McDonald's, Pigs and a Billionaire...in the news;
We've got a "Burning Ship" update;
Some surprising news out of Harley-Davidson;
And, finally sleeping like it's 1802 is...vintage.
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 February 2022

That sigh of relief may or may not be short lived as investors seemed to put Russia and Ukraine on the back burner. It's the business news headlines for Tuesday the 15th day of January and here's what we've got for you today:
Tensions ease and the markets react;
Another restaurant fined for awful behavior;
The Chicken Sandwich War...and one chain is losing;
A popular fast-casual restaurant opens store number 3,000;
What's the mojo over at Costco;
Marriott continues to lose employees;
The Wall Street Report;
Dining, Movies, Sports but...no to return to the office. 
Those stories plus Liz Cooney from Tero International is in to talk about building a cohesive team even when working remotely. It's a big deal and you can listen to that conversation 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 9 February 2022

It was another positive day on Wall Street and this time some large cap tech stocks led the way. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 9th of February and here's what we've got for you today:
Investors turned to tech and forgot inflation;
We've got a list of some items that may be hard to find;
We've also got a list of grocery price increases;
But, relax the Shamrock Shake is coming back;
Unions, Amazon and a new poll about how you feel;
The Mouse...it would seem...is back;
The Wall Street Report;
Some print magazines are going away...and some big names.
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.