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Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
When one of the world's largest and most wealthy companies says it's going to "pause" its spending that gets the attention of everybody. It's the business news headlines for Monday the 18th of July thanks, as always for being with us. And, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
Apple "pauses" and that gets noticed;
Corporate CEO's are not worried about inflation and why;
The world's largest car market about to lose a nameplate;
Netflix is facing some real issues;
Ford is clearly not giving up on gasoline trucks;
Boeing gets new life from Delta Airlines;
Something really odd in the job market;
The Wall Street Report;
And Toys R Us - Comeback Number Two.
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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.
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Well now….just what happened today when it came to retail sales? We’ll share and it's a big story that really moved the markets. Welcome to the business news headlines for Friday the 15th of July and we’re coming to you again from sunny and very warm Alabama…glad you’re with us. And, outside of these reports you can follow us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.
You are still buying stuff and it shows;
A deeper dive into the retail numbers;
President Biden, Saudi Arabia and Oil;
Intel has some news that will not make you happy;
The Wall Street Report;
Millennials and Inflation?
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 Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
In case you’ve run out of stuff to worry about think…copper. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 14th of July….thanks for being with us again today while we broadcast from sunny and warm Scottsboro, Alabama. Oh, and if you check out our Instagram or Twitter account you've got to see this very "sweet" café we had lunch at today. Find us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.
Copper the next shoe to drop;
Some sweet news out of Chicago;
A Beer Story for you...sounds...cool;
And some Beer Trivia on a hot day;
Ads are coming to Netflix and why;
Weekly jobless claims are up and what that means;
The Wall Street Report;
And, another crypto company files for Chapter 11.
For the interview we're talking about "Gaslighting". Where it comes from and what it does to employees and productivity. My guest is Dr. Harwant Khush a research fellow for Tero International. You can hear that conversation...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.
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
To be honest I had no idea where the term "gaslighting" came from nor was I that familiar with what it actually was and how it can creep into the business world and kill productivity. Here you will meet Dr. Harwant Khush a research fellow with Tero International who explains where it came from and what it can do to staff and productivity. We thought it's an important topic to discuss and to learn more about. A reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Meet Dr. Khusch:
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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.
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
We are not alone in fighting inflation, the Bank of Canada is in the same boat. Meanwhile here in the U.S. the June inflation rate hit 9.1 percent….a new record. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 13th of July…thanks for being with us. And, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
The Bank of Canada shocks Bay Street;
The Inflation Rate of 9.1% gets some attention;
Did you hear about the fake CPI report?
Kohls says it has a plan to bring back consumers;
Starbucks closing 16 stores and why;
You are still shopping Amazon Prime even though...
Some key numbers about inflation you should know;
The Wall Street Report;
More layoffs announced but there is a 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.
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
The consumer price index is due out tomorrow morning…some are betting inflation will hit 9% and if that happens watch the markets. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 12th of July…thanks for being with us. And, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
Will inflation hit 9% in the CPI;
But, wait some are saying inflation will go down;
Yet another rocky day on Wall Street;
The price of oil and gasoline down yet again;
Want some free chicken nuggets?
Amazon Prime Days are said to be "underwhelming";
Notice the rate increase at USPS?
Peloton will stop manufacturing their equipment;
4,500 EV's order from a company we bet you don't know;
The Wall Street Report;
And, are Americans giving up on the...news?
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 Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Tech Stocks tumbled today…and we’ll share why. It’s the business news headlines for Monday the 11th day of July…thanks for being with us. and we're grateful, as always that you're with us again today. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
Tech stocks take a beating;
Banks to kick off earnings reports;
Walmart: Creamer or Whitener?
Oh, those Walmart sales....
It won't die: Costco and the hot dog combo;
Gas prices continue to tumble;
The Wall Street Report;
The Uber whistleblower story.
For the interview: What about student loans? The interest rate? Does it matter if you borrow from a non-profit? Meet Steve McCullough from ISL Education Lending where those questions are all asked and answered. Our best advice is to share this conversation with those you know that may be headed off to a college, university or trade school. Information is critical for the future of the student and...family. To listen to that, 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.
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
There is so much more to learn about getting and then paying back a student loan. What are the options? The interest rate? What help is available? How can the parents and the student better understand their choices and what's smart. Oh, and is the lender a non-profit? Meet Steve McCullough from ISL Education Lending where those questions are all asked and answered. Our best advice is to share this conversation with those you know that may be headed off to a college, university or trade school. Information is critical for the future of the student and...family. A reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.
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 Jul 08, 2022
Friday Jul 08, 2022
It took the experts by surprise….what was that? The Jobs Report. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 8th day of July…thanks for being here everybody. 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:
The jobs report came in hotter than expected;
Small business owners weigh in on employment issues;
Costco hiking the price of some food court items;
Aldi is fighting back against food shoplifting;
The Mus/Twitter deal is off and what that means;
Walmart take a pass on a major sales event;
WWE's Vince McMahon and $12 million in hush money;
The Wall Street Report;
Gen Z would rather not eat out 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.
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
If you're planning a summer road trip we might have some good news (finally) for you. That story kicks off the business news headlines for Thursday the 7th of July. Thanks for being with us everybody. And 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:
Oil prices and the gasoline impact;
The Biden tweet and gas prices;
Best way to keep people from quitting?
Stop taking resignations!
Elon Musk the father of 8 month old twins;
The jobs report and some predictions;
The Wall Street Report;
Tech workers lives are...changing.
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.