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Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
We spent much of the day at the World Food Prize event in Des Moines, Iowa so you are getting a "Late Edition" of the Business News Headlines for this Wednesday evening. If you've got a moment check out the winner of this years World Food Prize, Heidi Kuhn and Mines to Vines. It's a great story and we'll have more from this event in the coming week. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you:
"It's the economy, stupid..." What's going on?
Might a settlement be near? A UAW report;
The return of Bud Light makes the news;
Injuries at Amazon are higher than thought;
Raises for workers in 2024? Meager is the word;
The Wall Street Report
A "buzzy" company fizzles out.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Welcome to the Early Edition of the Business News Headlines and we've got plenty to share with you today. Kicking things off is a look at a new strategy being played by the UAW in their strike against the three Detroit automakers. Think "cash cows". Thanks for being with us again today! Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you:
The new UAW strategy focusing on "cash cows";
GM says the strike will poke holes in profits;
The nation's largest employer expands health care;
Love it or hate it...time for the Candy Corn Wars;
Would you go into debt to celebrate Halloween?
Retail giants say Thanksgiving is for families;
Free Fries Friday made the news;
The Wall Street Report;
Adidas gets caught "flat-footed". Think soccer.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
So, what's the big deal with the 10-Year Treasury hitting 5%? We'll tackle that question first and believe us when we say it will have a major impact on mostly...everything. Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for the 23rd day of October. Glad you're with us again. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you:
The Ten-Year Treasury...and ouch;
The off-duty pilot who tried to shut off engines in flight;
GenZ folks are looking for a more simple life and how;
The bad news about EV's and the automakers;
Another update from the UAW strike;
Times are good in the oil business it would seem;
The Wall Street Report;
The SAT and family wealth...a link.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
We kick things off this Friday afternoon with a story about what happened on Wall Street as the equities battle rising bond yields which in turn impact borrowing. Welcome and glad you are with us again today. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you:
What happened on Wall Street and why;
An update on the UAW strike;
Spirit Airlines cancelled 1,000 flights. Why?
Florida lawmakers head to a special session;
The new Georgia Medicaid Plan is a flop;
Hear about the Target boycott?
Tesla recalls some 55,000 newer vehicles;
23 and Me reports yet another data breach.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Kicking things off today are the remarks of Fed Chair Jerome Powell and what he had to say rocked Wall Street we'll cover all of that in this the report for Thursday the 19th day of October. And, yes, we're glad you're with us again today. Meanwhile, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you:
Jerome Powell on the economy, jobs and inflation;
Home sales fell again in September. We've got the data;
A shocking story about IT workers and North Korea;
Americans are having fewer children. We'll take a deeper dive;
The Wall Street Report
The child-care crisis is here and what that could mean.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
While most economists have predicted that the U.S. would fall into a recession, which would tank the economy, that has not happened. The reason? The American Consumer and we'll take a deep dive into the driver of family wealth in this episode. Meanwhile, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you:
Rapid increase in median family wealth kicks us off;
Elon Musk wants to charge new X users and why;
Employer based health insurance rates make the news;
The spending habits of young adults are changing;
The Wall Street Report;
The Fed to look at "Swipe Fees" and why that matters.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
You, the American Consumer continue to surprise. The most recent retail sales data was released today and it shows that despite higher prices you are continuing to spend. We'll break all of that down first this evening. Meanwhile, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you:
What you are buying that's driving retail sales;
The markets react to this and bond yields;
United Airlines posts massive profit in Q3. But...
Some hotel news to share with you;
So, how "real" is that online review? Shocking news;
Electric Vehicles and GM made the news;
A "housing crisis" vs. "vacant homes". The story...
The Wall Street Report;
Work From Home numbers continue to slide 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Investors put the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East behind them and focused on what will be a big week for earnings. Big banks like Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are set to report their third-quarter results later in the week. Earnings from major companies such as Tesla, Netflix, Johnson & Johnson, Lockheed Martin, Procter & Gamble are also due this week. We'll get into all of that and more. Meanwhile, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
What happened on Wall Street was amazing;
Some HOT news from Pepper X;
Natural wine is...what again?
Big news from Lululemon;
So, how many hours do we really work?
The Wall Street Report and the numbers;
More Taylor Swift news...why not right?
For the interview you'll learn about the non-profit ManUp Iowa with their executive director Zach Smith. What this group does for young men at risk is not only good for those that are helped but also the long term health of Iowa. To listen to that conversation, click this link.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Several years ago we did an interview with Zach Smith from ManUp Iowa and recently ran into him in his capacity as a Boy Scout Leader and invited him back for a recap of what ManUp Iowa has been up to; the changes and additions to the program. We sat down at our favorite coffee shop, Grounds for Celebration in Windsor Heights and learned plenty. Listen in to find out how ManUp Iowa is reaching out and helping troubled young men...it's all good.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Two very divergent emotions ruled Wall Street today as some focused on optimistic profit news and others worried about the escalation of the Israel Hamas war. Oh, and oil climbed a bunch today as well. We'll cover that and more on this the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Meanwhile, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Emotions and Wall Street;
New UAW strategies are announced;
Some Medicare news for you
What? Best Buy says goodbye to movies;
Speaking of movies, let's talk actors strike;
Why workers at a movie chain want to join a union;
The Wall Street Report;
Consumers worry about prices but shell out during Prime Day.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.