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The Business News Headlines 2 March 2023

It's the Business News Headlines back at you again on this the 2nd day of March 2023. In the news today is a shocking report highlighted by the National Association of Realtors that looks at the disparity of Black homeownership and White homeownership. We're going to take a deep dive into that issue so, stay with us.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
The Culture War and...candy is back;
The Black/White homeownership gap and why;
Starbucks called out over its anti-union activity;
And...what they must do according to a labor judge;
We've got the current unemployment numbers;
And, labor costs rose...nobody saw that coming;
The Wall Street Report;
Heard of the Zoomer to Boomer Office? You will 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.

The Business News Headlines 1 March 2023

Welcome to the first day of March! This is the month that can bring anything from downpours to a foot of snow to sixty degree weather.  Meanwhile, can somebody over at LinkedIn tell us why our video tease has started to post sideways? Back to today: We're kicking things off with a story about advertising, podcasting and that odd thing that happened in January. In addition a couple of retail stories and a recall notice.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
The odd advertising thing that happened in January;
More mortgage application news;
Gender pay gap...call it what it is; discrimination;
Some frightening vehicle recall news;
New pricing coming to Dollar Tree;
More sketchy news from Kohls;
Promise if you "Red Line" you will get caught;
The Wall Street Report;
Some airline pilots get a big raise...how big?
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 2023

It's the end of the month and March is upon us...you can feel it in the air. Today our first question is, "Might there be a day of the week when Elon Musk is not in the news?" We think not...and frankly it becomes irritating...opinion ours.  Coming up our first news story is about how Elon and Tesla are being sued and you won't believe by who.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
They are suing Elon and Tesla. Who are "they"?
Consumers remain wary of the economy;
Could be worse...take Great Britain;
The new deal between the EU and Northern Ireland;
Now we know the "real" cost of the $1.50 Costco combo;
Target is now "targeting" inflation weary shoppers;
The Wall Street Report;
And the U.S. is lagging on RTO...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.

The Business News Headlines 27 February 2023

Welcome back and only one more day to go before we hit March. Already here in Central Iowa we're seeing temps into the upper 50's and that is so very welcome.  In the business news headlines today we've got a couple of food/restaurant stories for you, an interesting stat about apartment rents and more. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
Homebuyers flocked back in January and why;
At resale this sneaker brand is even more popular;
A one-time rival of Panera Bread has filed bankruptcy;
Some really good doughnut news for a part of the country;
"Where's the beef?" Yes, some Wendy's news'
EV startup Fisker is talking positives;
New economic numbers you should know about;
The Wall Street Report;
Finally...some relief for renters.
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 and More 24 February 2023

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines...only two more working days until Monday!  Coming up today we'll have stories about inflation, beer, Ukraine, the Central Bank and even pizza. For the interview you'll meet first time author Mike Triggs and his book, "You Can't Make this $#!+ Up". Funny and provoking; make sure you click ahead. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
Serious trouble ahead for Fox News;
Got a Cosori Air Fryer? We have news;
Are we losing confidence in the Fed?
Ukraine, Russia and Beer...it's a hot story;
Meatless Meat ain't cuttin' it;
Costco vs. Walmart...who won?
The Wall Street Report;
And...a pizza story we think you'll find interesting.
For the interview  I sat down with Mike Triggs to listen to his amazing journey and his book that has a surprise ending. You can buy the book locally at Beaverdale Books, Barns & Noble and online at Amazon. But, I'd really like it if you head to the locally owned Beaverdale Books where he'll have a reading and meet the author event on March 13.  To hear that conversation click this link and 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.
 

The Business News Headlines 23 February 2023

Lots of economic data hit today and it was yet another wild day on Wall Street. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the business news headlines, we're glad you are back. In the next ten minutes we're going to talk mortgage rates, bank layoffs, gift cards and more.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
For the third week in a row mortgage rates are up;
About those unused gift cares you are hording...
Surprise! 401k balances are up and who is saving the most;
That economic data that shook up Wall Street;
Bankers take a fancy trip, come back and get laid off;
Off price retailers are doing well and get an unexpected benefit;
The Wall Street Report;
And, what's this about 'Brand Name" colleges and universities?
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 & More 22 February 2023

Welcome back to the business news headlines for Wednesday the 22nd day of February where here in Central Iowa we seem to be escaping the winter weather that is hammering folks to the north.  Stay safe as this huge storm rolls across the nation. Interesting fact:  Temperatures are between zero and one-hundred degrees.  In the news today...some housing help to locking up retail merchandise.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:   
Help from the Biden Administration for homebuyers;
Well, now...about that train derailment in Ohio;
NPR announces a shortfall in revenue;
And the network will cut 10% of it's workforce;
The Central Bank announced a new rate increase;
Locking up retail merchandise creates a new issue;
The Wall Street Report;
Restaurant "subscriptions" good or...not so much?
For the interview you'll meet creator Trevonte Diggs who has quite the story from basketball to video production for a CBS affiliate to video production at Tero International and his own company.  He offers some thoughts and some tips for any business.  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 21 February 2023

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for today the 21st of February. Gotta admit that it was great to have a day off yesterday for the President's Day Holiday.  On normal weeks we're doing the business headlines Sunday through Friday so...yeah...it was a nice break.  However, I did  put in some time doing a Zoom Hour with my friend Julie Gammack and several dozen guests talking about Podcasting for Business. Tips and ideas that we've learned over the past 14 years or so.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
Dire warnings from retailers;
What that did to the markets;
4-Day Workweek and fathers;
Home Depot and wages made the news;
Howard Shultz hates unions and doubled down;
Is J.C. Penny misleading consumers?
The Wall Street Report;
The "Legacy of Weirdness" means...what?
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 17 February 2023

Welcome to Friday!  Only two more working days until Monday...right? In the Business News Headlines for today two really shocking stories. One deals with fear and the other deals with the fear of telling the truth which will cost a boatload of money.  While we don't do politics here both of these stories do deal with real world examples that impact business and the economy. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
Fear sells in Texas...ask people of Chinese decent;
Shocking details about Fox News and the 2020 Election;
Inflation and pet care...yes, it's a story;
Tesla fires workers who were forming a union;
Next week some additional earnings being reported;
Banks are betting on more delinquencies this year;
 The Wall Street Report;
And, why not just LIVE at the Mall?
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 & More 16 February 2023

If you saw the video tease on our social media posts you caught the getup. It's been snowing here in Central Iowa for hours and I've been out moving snow several times.  Hey, it's Iowa...right?  Good news is this evening the snow has stopped.  In the news headlines today we're talking about Tesla, food, interest rates and more. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  That's where you can check out the hat that has been with me for a couple of decades...and looks like it.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Tesla recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles and why;
Mortgage rates bumped back up;
Is "simple" better? Better ask KFC;
Meanwhile 18 eggs for two bucks!?
The world's largest food producer has a warning;
The Wall Street Report;
And this financial firm is actually hiring!
For the interview you'll meet Michael Berger and Ashley Ezzio from Uplift the Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot. It's really an interesting experiment in how this study might show the benefit in getting a bit more money to strapped families. To learn more and hear this conversation 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.