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Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Imagine increasing the market value of your business by a whopping $273 billion...in one day. That's how we kick things off this afternoon in this the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Thanks for being with us again today and give us under 10 minutes and you are up to speed on some of the big stories of the day. And, 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. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
Its stock up 16% and $273 billion increase in value;
Yes, Nvidia has been putting up some impressive numbers;
The AT&T outage from Thursday explained...sort of;
Can we talk about the use of land-lines?
Next! Yes, United just raised checked bag fees too;
Concert ticket sales are surging and who you are going to see;
A Taylor Swift story about Kansas City that we missed;
The Wall Street Report;
Your age seems to dictate where you...live.
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 Central 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 Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Welcome back to The Business News Headlines on this the 22nd day of February which also happens to be National Margarita Day. Restaurants and watering holes across the country are offering specials...like half-price drinks. Enjoy! Coming up today, along with the business headlines you'll meet Trevonte Diggs the videographer from Tero International. He'll be offering video tips, and tricks to help you and your business better tell your story. In addition we'll talk about the amazing video recording studio that your business can...use. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
It happened again...jobless claims fell;
Major cell phone carriers were down in the U.S.;
Google is halting its AI program Gemini and why;
New news about mortgage rates;
Lot's of economic data coming next week;
Inflation numbers? You've got to hear this;
The Wall Street Report;
Half of college grads are not working in their degree profession.
For the interview you'll be reunited with our friend Trevonte Diggs the amazing videographer at Tero International Trevonte will share what he has learned since we sat down with him a year ago and offer your business some solid tips on creating a winning story for your product or service. In addition Tero has an amazing video studio that is available for use. 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.
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
About a year ago we sat down with the new videographer for Tero International, Trevonte Diggs. His was the fresh face of this thirty-year old company that specializes in helping business and individuals achieve, lead and outclass their competition. What a difference a year makes. Here we talk about using video for business, what stories you can tell, how long should your introductory video be, tips on creating your story, utilizing the Tero Video Production Studio and more. Plus, as you will hear, Trevonte has been taking classes at Tero...and you can tell. Learn more and listen in on this wide-ranging 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Hello Wednesday! It's the Business News Headlines for the 21st day of February and here in Central Iowa we saw 61 degrees. Not too shabby. We kick things off today with the Fed Meeting Minutes of January 30 & 31 and what impact that revelation had on Wall Street. And, 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. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
The Fed Minutes gives Wall Street...pause;
Tight labor market, no workers, think...technology;
Wait, what? Worker productivity is up? Yes and why;
Got a private airplane? Write it off? Some things to think about;
Seems you CAN make a political statement at work;
Some news about Walgreens and the Dow;
The Wall Street Report;
Higher bag fees come to American Airlines 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.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Great to be back with you following a day off for President's Day as we joined the markets and other financial folks by kicking back a bit. Coming up today we start things off with a story about a central bank cutting it's prime rate. No, not in the U.S. but in China and why the second largest economy on the planet did so. Also today, for the interview, you'll meet David Swartz from Swartz and Associates who specialize in helping commercial property owners appeal their assessments and...win. Finally, 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. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
China cuts it's prime lending rate and why;
Big news from the world of credit cards;
Hard times? Recession? Nope say U.S. casinos;
Small business owners and their concerns for 2024;
Some E-15 news from corn producing states;
The Wall Street Report;
Retirements are kicking up and why that matters.
For the interview you'll meet David Swartz who, along with his brother, operates Swartz and Associates. Their skill is to successfully appeal commercial property tax assessments and their record for winning is pretty amazing. How and why? We asked and David answered. To hear 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.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
There are not many cities and counties that want to hear this story and we get it. However, far too often commercial property owners are hit with taxes that are way out of line. That's where Swartz and Associates plays a part. My guest is one-half of the brother team, David Swartz who sat down with me to discuss what has made them a leader in getting positive results for their clients nationwide. We learned a bunch from this conversation and think you will too. Meet David:
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 Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Welcome to Friday and the Business News Headlines. A programing note we're back on News/Talk 1540 KXEL this Sunday at Noon Central and yes, we stream. Also, Monday is President's Day. That means the markets will be closed, there is no mail delivery, banks close up and guess what? We're also taking the day off. Wall Street reopens on Tuesday...and so do we. Finally, 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. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
Wholesale prices increased in January but, there is a but;
Former President Trump hit with a $355 million fine;
Unity among Big Tech to fight "AI Trickery";
Consumers are still high on the U.S. economy;
Part of the reason is wage growth and slowing inflation;
The Wall Street Report;
You are "mad as hell" about fast food prices.
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 Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
While other nations struggle the U.S. continues to see an economy that marches on. Why that is makes for our first news story today. Also today you'll meet Janine Moore who has a long time history with the Iowa Beef Industry Council. We caught up with Janine during the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) meeting in Orlando earlier in the month. That and more in this edition of the Business News Headlines. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
The story of a strong economy and what drives it;
Fewer people have filed for unemployment...again;
Retail sales fell in January and why some are happy about it;
New news about Wells Fargo hit today;
Microsoft to make some XBox games available to others;
Women are driving the world of sports apparel;
The Wall Street Report;
New AI generated video...like what could go wrong?
For the interview you'll meet Janine Moore who with her husband run a small cow/calf herd in What Cheer, Iowa. She has been part of the Iowa Beef Industry Council and we talk about the beef industry, not only in Iowa but nationwide. Plus we also deal with the issue of expanded beef imports and why some exports have gotten more expensive for other nations. To listen, 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.
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
While we were on assignment at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) annual convention in Orlando we met with Janine Moore from the Iowa Beef Industry Council. Janine and her husband ranch in What Cheer, Iowa and our conversation was not only about the Iowa beef industry but the national and international impact beef has. She has spent years working on behalf of the beef industry and her knowledge is remarkable. From Ranch to Restaurant to Farm to Table it's an interesting conversation. Enjoy...we 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
We could not help ourselves. We've got several stories we think you'll find timely on this Valentine's Day 2024 from Miami to procrastination to falling in love with a ChatBot. Not making this up. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
What the the Miami Airport have to do with Valentine's Day?
The economic impact of this "Day of Love";
We bet you procrastinated on gift buying and how we know;
What? A strike on Valentine's Day? Yep;
The lack of socialization is a major issue;
But, some fall in love with their AI ChatBot...no, really;
The Wall Street Report;
Walmart getting into TV 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.