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Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Like many, we took yesterday off due to the national holiday of Juneteenth and recovered a bit from a fantastic Father's Day. And...a couple of days off seemed to do Wall Street some good as well. Before we get there a reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
No News - Good News?
5 U.S. cities with massive unoccupied housing;
Customer Service and Fast Food Flops;
Kellogg's to become three companies;
Dairy Queen, Bottled Water and The Blizzard;
Uber & Lyft face a class action legal issue;
Beer trouble in...Germany;
The Wall Street Report;
UberX Share is starting up and what that means.
For the interview you'll hear from Liz Kennedy in what was a totally unplanned conversation that we found interesting and amazing. From who owns The Cedar Rapids Gazette to exploring big ideas that will shape the future of Iowa. This is some serious good stuff....to listen just click here.
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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 Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Nothing ever happens by accident. I'm reviewing interview notes during EntreFest held this year in Iowa City, Iowa when a woman sees my press badge. Turns out Liz Kennedy is in charge of digital media for The Cedar Rapids Gazette. That led to this conversation about Iowa Ideas a multi day virtual event covering significant health issues impacting Iowans. (Yes, you can attend!) There is a shocking story about who owns the Gazette (which sheds new light on how they cover the news) and how badly they want your ideas and input. And, if that's not enough there is a fall (October 13-14) Iowa Ideas virtual event with the keynote being none other than the famous Simon Estes. So much to unpack here...enjoy. I sure did!
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 Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
It was a mixed bag on Wall Street as the Dow extended it’s loses but…Tech bounced up. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 17th of June…thanks for being with us. And you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
The Dow couldn't hold it together;
Oil prices drop for the second day;
Interest rates taking a bit out of the housing sector;
Juneteenth is upon us and what that means;
What if we run out of people to...hire?
The Wall Street Report;
Gen Z wants it all or they...walk.
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.
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Two days ago it was Fed Fear….today it’s Recession Fear. It’s also the business news headlines for Thursday the 16th of June…thanks, as always, for being with us everybody. And you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
Recession or overvalued stocks;
Local taxes are benefiting from inflation;
Also store brands are flying off shelves;
WWE and the $3 million in "hush money";
Did Lyft hide some safety issues;
President Biden and a new shipping law;
Fewer people signed up for unemployment;
An iconic makeup company files for Chapter 11;
The "ugly" Wall Street Report;
Delta says, "No, we are not a WeWork hub."
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 Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Uncertainty is the worst thing for Wall Street…proof…today. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 15th day of June, thanks for being with us again. And you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
The markets reversed on the Fed news and why;
They are called "forever chemicals" think...water;
Kids, vaccines and the FDA;
More oil in reserves sends the price down;
President Biden to refineries, "get busy";
Some burger chains are hurting, we have a list;
Now more expensive to own rather than rent;
The Wall Street Report;
Watch out TicTok...YouTube is coming hard!
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 Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
The price of oil…down…gold down and Caterpillar’s HQ is leaving…Illinois. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 14th of June…thanks for being with us everybody. And you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.
Caterpillar wants to be more profitable so...
Ford and the Mustang EV...a problem;
Tech companies are laying off thousands;
A perk at Sam's Club is going away;
Pollution and life span...a shocking report;
Some airline news...think Spirit;
Some winners because of inflation include...
Small business owners are worried...very;
The Wall Street Report;
Meta says it's working to keep kids "safe".
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 Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
It was NOT a pretty day on Wall Street as investors fear even more "tough medicine" coming from the Fed. That's what kicks off the headline news for today. And you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.
What investors fear and why;
IKEA might be...closing?
Walmart making some interesting adjustments;
McDonald's is back in Russia...well, sort of;
AAA says they are getting more roadside assistance calls;
Gender problems at Google and it's costly;
A new housing report...will prices fall?
The Wall Street Report;
Do you REALLY need that MBA?
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 Jun 10, 2022
Friday Jun 10, 2022
A really short newscast this evening and I’ll share…why. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 10th day of June, thanks for being here everybody. Here's what we've got for you:
A quick programming note;
Inflation shocks the markets;
The wacky used car market;
Boeing and Air Force One...a headache;
The Wall Street Report;
Meta is conducting an investigation.
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.
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Once again, the business news headlines are coming to you from Iowa City, Iowa the home for EntreFest 2022 where we've been busy all day meeting and recording some amazing stories we'll be sharing with you over the next couple of weeks. We really love this event where well over 400 people came to learn and share. Meanwhile, in the news:
Investors bolted for the door today;
Changes coming to Kohls;
Tesla saw amazing production numbers in China;
Ford sued by customers...think fires under the hood;
They fell into a vat of...chocolate. Willy Wonka?
The Wall Street Report;
Stitchfix announces...layoffs.
For the interview you'll meet entrepreneur Ben Snyder a business consultant who has created a bicycle taxi service called Pedal Power. It's really a great story and you can hear the excitement in his voice. Think pedicabs and the business is growing. To hear that conversation just 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.
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Over the years we've interviewed lots and lots of entrepreneurs to established business people but this is the first time we've focused on a business consultant who has created a bicycle taxi service called Pedal Power. What is so stunning about Ben Snyder is how involved he is in, well, everything. Marketing, selling, hiring, promoting other businesses, fixing his equipment, finding new equipment to add to his bikes. And, you can hear the excitememt in his voice. Ben is working EntreFest 2022 when we caught up with him on the Ped Mall in Iowa City.
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.