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Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Yet another mass school shooting this time in Georgia. At news time we learn there are four people murdered and nine people hospitalized. Dreadful when some treasure guns over kids. In the Business News Headlines today we'll take a look at a new report on jobs that rattled the markets a bit but when we take a deeper look there were some bright spots. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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 Labor Department Jobs Report is out;
And we'll take a deeper dive into the numbers;
How about trademarking "Very Demure"? No...really;
The Dollar Tree slashed its full year sales number and why;
But, there is a but when we reported this...you think?
President Biden to nix the U.S. Steel sale to Nippon Steel;
The Wall Street Report;
Some big changes over at Lyft.
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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 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.
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Welcome back to the first weekday of September. Hope those of you living in the U.S. and Canada had a great Labor Day Holiday Weekend. But, not we're back and just in time for an awful start on Wall Street. Much like August the three major indexes fell, big time and we'll start with that story. Stick around because after the news you'll hear from Sam Sapkota about venture capitalism, Shark Tank and the company he and his business partner purchased just this past March that has really taken off. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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 was awful on Wall Street and why;
The question might be, "Has the Fed waited too long?";
Solo dining is a trend...no, really!
Another deadly accident think drinking and auto-technology;
The Wall Street Report;
More bad news for Elon and "X".
Now meet Sam Sapkota a former venture capitalist who will give you a "behind the scene" look at that profession and how it's nothing like Shark Tank. We'll then spend some time talking about the company he and his business partner purchased back in March and how Revival Concrete Coatings has grown and become so profitable in just...months.
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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 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.
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
It was a fitting end to the month of August as we watched Wall Street end the month on a high note. (Maybe a good time to check your 401k!) More about that in just a bit. We kick things off today talking about...yes...inflation and more good news. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
More positive news about inflation;
We now do expect a rate cut in September;
Speaking of inflation check what happened in Europe;
X has been banned in Brazil and why;
The Teamsters in Canada filed some legal suits and why;
The Wall Street Report;
If you are traveling this holiday weekend...you will not be alone.
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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 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 Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Our question, right out of the gun, is: "So, just how much good news do you want today?" We have plenty and willing to share. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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 revised GDP numbers are in and...wow!
Fewer people filed for first time unemployment benefits;
Going hungry. A shocking report of folks 65+ and SNAP;
Rates on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell again;
The Wall Street Report;
Getting serious about investing in AI from some big names.
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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 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.
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
When one company has an outsize impact on Wall Street you have to pay attention. All eyes were on the second quarter earnings report from Nvidia and the company did not disappoint blowing by analyst expectations. However, we kick things off today talking about the Full Self Driving problems facing...Tesla. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Tesla getting a serious look...accidents and troubles;
Walmart and it's Marketplace looking to steal;
AT&T workers go out on strike and why;
Buying smokes is getting harder...the latest news;
Kohls has cut its sales forecast;
Nvidia released its 2nd quarter earnings report;
The Wall Street Report;
What? Apple cut some jobs? Say it ain't so.
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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 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.
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
We kick things off today talking about...YOU! You, the consumer that is. The Conference Board released their Consumer Confidence Study and the numbers are pretty amazing. We'll also share why that is so important...and, thank you! Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Consumer Confidence is UP and by the numbers;
More police departments are starting to us AI for reports;
The question is...will it work?
Fake Reviews and Testimonials and the FTC;
The Kelce Brothers and the Podcast "New Heights" is in the news;
The Wall Street Report
What trends and what doesn't...
And, a new price on a popular weight loss drug.
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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 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.
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Welcome to the final day of August and 100 degrees here in Central Iowa. They say it's due to "Corn Sweat" which is the moisture released by acres and acres of corn grown in the Midwest. See what you learn here? And Happy National Dog Day! Yofi says, "Hi!" Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Canada joins the U.S. in 100% tariffs on EV's from China;
And...why;
Kroger and Albertsons fight to allow their merger to happen;
Uber is fined millions by the Dutch and we'll share why;
What does Delta and Outback Steakhouse have in common?
Traveling over the Labor Day Weekend?
Advice is to have a back up plan and be patient;
The Wall Street Report;
So, what's with Apple and "Glow-Time"?
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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 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.
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Since Wednesday we've been expecting this and on Friday morning, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said it out loud, "The time has come...". We're talking about a reduction in the federal prime rate come September and that kicks off our newscast this evening. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Powell says it out loud. Now we wait;
And the markets reacted to what he said;
An update on that Canadian railroad strike;
Rents have spiked and now the Justice Department files suit;
Millions have been kicked off the internet. Why and what the FCC will do;
The Wall Street Report;
And, how about copyrighting a...smell? But no ordinary smell.
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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 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 Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Here are the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 22nd day of August and we kick things off today by focusing on the rail strike in Canada and, yes, it will impact the United States. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on social media 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 Rail Strike in Canada and its impact;
U.S. stocks weakened ahead of the Fed speech tomorrow;
A legal case against Amazon can move forward and why;
A new COVID-19 vaccine is on the way...this week;
Home mortgage rates fell again. Welcome news for buyers and sellers;
Looking for a food deal? Chilies has one for you and it beats fast food;
The Wall Street Report;
And, who REALLY owns X? The names are released and what that means.
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 Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Every so often I'll sit down with a guest and things just click. That's exactly what happened when I met, for the first time, Liz Hatfield a new skills trainer with Tero International. Liz had spent some 35 years as an HR professional before being asked to join the Tero Team. Here we'll talk about some of the changes she's seen in the world of Human Resources and then dive into a couple of examples of what she's now teaching to corporate leaders, team members and individuals who are eager to learn how to become a more effective communicator and even a better sales person. Meet Liz:
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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 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.
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