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Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Welcome to a new week and the business news headlines for Monday the 8th day of May. A programing note: We'll be on assignment in Washington, D.C. this Wednesday through Friday so our daily business news offerings will consist of several new business conversations as well as some from our "Way-Back Machine". Just so you know. 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:
Talks break down and what that means for you;
Another look at the surprising April jobs report;
Where are the "hot jobs" and where are the layoffs?
Love burgers? We've got the top five chains in the U.S.;
Wait, what? U.S. consumers are cooling to the idea of EV's;
Some great dog news about osteoarthritis;
The Wall Street Report;
They are selling less but making huge profits...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.
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
For those of you keeping track happy Cinco de Mayo which represents Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. See, we're even pretty good at history. Thanks for being here for the May 5th Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you are with us. A reminder that we're on-air Sunday at Noon Central with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we stream. 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:
This was NOT supposed to happen;
President Biden reacts to the news;
Fox News vs. Media Matters and it's a story;
For 40 years this has been a weight loss giant...no longer;
A legendary restaurant chain is shrinking;
The Wall Street Report and weekly results;
How Apple wins even with fewer sales.
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 May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
Yes, we know...you've heard this dozens of times today but let us also chime in: "May the Fourth be with you...." This is the business news headlines for Thursday the 4th day of May, grateful that you're with us and spending some time with the stories we've got cooked up for you. 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:
Jury says, "Not guilty!";
Wall Street is freaking out about banks;
Seems you are also concerned about...banks and your money;
Two words would solve the issue of a lack of workers;
And, we'll tell you what they are and why it matters;
Beer is having a large time in the first quarter;
The Wall Street Report;
Retail troubles in many downtown locations and how we know;
Meanwhile mix "historic" with small shops...a winner.
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 May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Chalk this one up for the record books. Today the Federal Reserve increased the primary lending rate by a quarter of a percent the highest that rate has been in fifteen years. Did it have an impact on the stock market? You bet and we'll detail that first. 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 Fed and The Markets;
Interest Rates and Credit Cards...some thoughts;
More secure than a password? Yes, says Google;
Who listens to podcasts? We'll take a deep dive;
Some big restaurant news to share with you;
The Wall Street Report;
What's happened to oil prices? It's amazing;
Uber wants more "butts in the seats" so...
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 May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 2nd day of May. Great to be back in the studio after being on vacation for nearly two weeks. Hope that you enjoyed the many business interviews that we shared over the time we were gone. Some of those conversations went back some five to seven years. This was the first time since launching IoB that we actually took more than a day away. It was great and thanks for coming by. 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:
Yet another retail chain calls it quits;
It's official TV and Film writers our on strike;
Wall Street had a tough day and why;
Airline pilots vote to strike but...there is a but;
The number of job openings dipped yet again;
Times are great if you are an oil company counting profit;
The Wall Street Report;
Ford cuts the price of an EV 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.
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
It's been a journey for Garry Clark. He didn't grow up in the best of circumstances but through hard work and an eye on success Garry moved on from "tough times" to a plum job as the Economic Alliance for Snohomish County and based in Everett. We caught up with Garry, who was headlining a recent League of Iowa Cities convention and talked with him about his life and what moves him to action. We clearly enjoyed getting to know this very bright and motivated man. You can listen 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 Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
She says that if we really wanted to end hunger we could do that tomorrow if only grocery stores and convenience stores would stop tossing good food in the garbage. That according to Aubrey Alvarez from Eat Greater Des Moines. Some facts: In Iowa alone some some 550.000 tons of good food is sent to the landfill each year and according to the USDA food waste accounts to 30 - 40% of what American's throw away...all of which could feed families in need. Once you hear this conversation you'll not look at food in the same way. Let's go!
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 Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
The workforce in the United States, and for that matter, all across the planet, has become more diverse. Be it cultural, religious, racial, vegan, age, sex, ethnic, LGBTQ...you get it, the list can be pretty long. And, because there is such diversity understanding the makeup of our workforce and attempting to learn more can be a challenge. Here Liz Cooney the Director of Education at Tero International offers up some thoughts about how to better communicate, understand and grow in the knowledge of our workforce. Here is that 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.
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you are with us again. A program reminder we're actually going on vacation for several days. That word "vacation" has not been one used around here for fifteen plus years. No matter where we were the business news headlines were written, recorded and shared with thousands of folks. This year we've banked some interviews and dug up some classic conversations that we'll air over the next several days. Thought you should...know. 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:
Buh-Bye Twitter verification check marks and what that means;
The huge SpaceX rocket blew up...nobody on board;
Mortgage rates are back up;
Yet another CEO being a jerk?
This retail company is stiffing hundreds of laid-off workers;
The Wall Street Report;
BuzzFeed News is shutting down and what comes next;
That vacation announcement...for a change.
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 Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Once again it's Mid-Week and we've got some of the big business news stories for you. And, a programing note: We'll be traveling and out of the studio for several days and unable to report the business news headlines. However, we're not going to leave you alone. Each day we'll post up some of the remarkable interviews we've done over the past fifteen years. Watch for those early next week. 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:
It ain't over for Fox News and others;
Layoffs have started over at Meta;
A new report on the U.S. economy is out...we'll share;
Kohls has it, Target has it and now Walmart wants it;
Home foreclosure rates tick up and we have details;
The Wall Street Report;
And, the lates corporate villain and what she said.
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.