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Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines. We got so wrapped up in a meeting today about launching a brand new podcast, for a totally different genre, that we didn't even have time to post some Throwback Thursday images....drat so the attached image will have to work...going back to 2014. (Third place in the Cow Chip Throwing Contest at the Iowa State Fair.) However, we did make it into the studio to write and produce this segment. 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 does not set credit card interest rates...but;
The TikToc CEO has a rough day in D.C.;
Ford has said it's lost billions in chasing EV production;
So what is the company going to do about that?
Say goodbye to yet another iconic muscle car;
A deep dive into old bourbon we found interesting;
What? No more Skittles or Sour Patch Kids????
The Wall Street Report
Wage gains for low wage workers and those who would be...kings.
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 Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
It wasn't so much that the Central Bank raised overnight rates by a quarter of a point...what really rattled things is the rest of the story. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you decided to spend some time with us again today. 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 isn't done and that rattled things;
More layoff news to report to you;
So it wasn't about politics after all...
How about some "lab grown" chicken?
Over 1,400 stores to close and we have a list;
TikToc comes out swinging ahead of a congressional hearing;
The Wall Street Report;
Yet another troubled bank in...California.
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 Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
The fears of a fresh round of bank failures seems to be in the rearview mirror as investors sent the stock market soaring again today. And, because we're talking about artificial intelligence hence the photo. It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 21st day of March, thanks so much for spending some time with us. 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:
One retailer's demise is another retailer's gift;
Has the "other shoe" dropped in the Dominion vs. Fox case?
Home prices in the US made the news today;
Who doesn't love a cool car story and 1,025hp at that;
Two weeks ago Fed Chair Powell was singing a different tune;
The Wall Street Report;
And, who had ChatBots on their Bingo card just a year ago?
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 Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Welcome back and to the First Day of Spring where here in Des Moines, Iowa it actually reached 60 degrees. Yes! Meanwhile in the business news headlines there was no shortage of bank news again today as we've been going at this for days. Meanwhile it looks like the Central Bank will bump interest rates another .25% this week. Hang on... 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:
Why? Getting laid off by text or email;
Another round of layoffs at Amazon;
Goodbye Howard and hello Laxman;
We're checking on the price of a Big Mac;
Plenty of banking news to share;
Dollar General about to impress consumers;
The Wall Street Report;
What we really need is more...happiness.
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 Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
The end of the five-day week but for some of us we get to carry on. We'll be producing The Business Week in Review that will air on Sunday, Noon Central, and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. We'll look at the top business news stories of the week a couple of business interviews and the markets. It's what we do...every Sunday. Meanwhile, today lots of banking news to kick things off. 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:
A deeper dive into bank troubles that is roiling the markets;
Even Bank of America made the headlines today;
Bets are the Fed will raise rates next week;
Remember that "deep-freeze" 2 years ago in Texas?
Meanwhile the price of natural gas surprises;
Consumers are NOT happy with Chic-Fil-A and why;
The Wall Street Report;
And, why is Google reneging on family leave?
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 Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
While we were at the Annual Conference and Trade Show for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) we had the opportunity to visit with a guy who had just opened up his business. It's not common that we get this opportunity so we sat down with Chris Honeymann to talk about what it means to realize a dream come true, his thoughts about the NTPDA and more. Meet Chris from Honeymann Tractor Parts of Arkansas.
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 Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
It looks as if the banking crisis that rattled investors to depositors to a number of nations may be in the rearview mirror as help is coming from not only the FDIC but also some major banks. All of that had an impact on Wall Street and we'll share that story 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:
How concerns about a financial meltdown were tamed;
Mortgage rates dropped but there is a but...
Ukraine news...think fighter jets;
The UK to ban TikTok on government devices;
The US has new TIkTok demands;
Insulin news as the last of the holdouts comes online;
Two pieces of economic data to share with you;
Could an interest rate CUT of 1% be coming?
Speaking of cuts, the Netflix price cut might increase revenue;
Might you get some cash from IKEA?
The Wall Street Report;
The top college for college bound students is...
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 Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Midweek and the Business World is still stuck on worries about bank failures and now a new player has emerged as one of Europe's largest lenders is signaling trouble. We've got a story about "surge pricing" and what that is along with some Mint Mobile news. 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:
What to make about banking issues in Europe;
That bit of news roiled the US Markets;
Retail sales numbers came out today;
Some odd news from Kellogg's;
What "surge pricing" is and might it hit retail?
Two chicken processing facilities are closing and why;
Bird flu in...Iowa? Say it ain't so.
Need some help with your rent? We have a story;
The Wall Street Report;
Ryan Reynolds, Mint Mobile and T-Mobile...a match!
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 Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. It's been just a couple of days since the failure of two banks...might more follow? Wall Street seemed to put much of that behind it. But, I'm getting ahead of myself. For the interview you'll meet Dr. Anthony Coleman the President/CEO of Broadlawns Medical Center a public hospital located in Des Moines, Iowa. But, make no mistake what he shares with us is impacting every community based hospital in the nation and you'll learn some surprising facts. 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:
Today is Equal Pay Day and what that means;
Are more banks in trouble? We have a list;
Inflation ticked down for the 8th month in a row;
Target is set to close several stores...we have a list;
Meta will lay off thousands more and pause hiring;
What might that mean to the stability of the platform?
Chipotle is adding a new item...we struggle to figure it out;
The Wall Street Report;
"No Gifts Please" becoming the new wedding normal?
Those stories PLUS a conversation with Dr. Anthony Coleman that we found astounding. He shares such things as how Zip Codes can predict healthcare issues, the four social issues that can spell trouble for people and impact their health. Plus we talk about visioning, funding and more. 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.
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
It really does not matter where you live when you hear this conversation about healthcare and community hospitals because what my guest, Dr. Anthony Coleman, President/CEO of Broadlawns Medical Center is impactful across the US. Here we'll talk about how your Zip Code can determine your health. We talk about the four factors that determine the state of a persons health. The yet to be named sobriety center, workforce issues, funding and the state of Medicaid reimbursement in Iowa. We think you will find this to be an amazing story because it has to do with everyone. Meet Dr. Anthony Coleman.
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.