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The Business News Headlines 10 September 2024

We kick things off today with a surprise bit of news about your income.  No, really and it's such good news, and makes total sense given our reporting on consumer spending, that we have to let you in on what has happened. Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines.  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:

• Can we talk about your...income?
• Inflation is predicted to once again go down;
• Starbucks new CEO and the "coffee shop vibe";
• Google and Apple lose in the European Union;
• Australia to limit social media access for young teens;
• BMW lowers its sales and income levels for this year and why;
• Shoppers flock to get up to 50% off.  Where?  We'll share;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, why Bank of America is, once again, increasing it wage levels.

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.

Where Are They Now with Trey Russell

One of the regular features we do for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) is visit with members about their business, family, local community and more. It's our way of helping the Association boost their voice. Here in a segment we call "Where Are They Now" we visit with Trey Russell from Russell Tractor Parts of Scottsboro, Alabama who, way back in 1999 received a scholarship from the NTPDA and we thought you might like to learn more.  This past year NTPDA awarded 25 scholarships for a total of $66,500 plus another $12.500 from member companies who sponsored a young person. (Photo: Trey and his father Pat Russell)

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.

The Business News Headlines 9 September 2024

On Monday Wall Street attempted to claw back some of the losses that happened in the worst week the equities have had in over a year. And, they got some back but did come off session highs to get there. That story kicks us off today for the Business News Headlines. 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:

• Clawing back and who won the day;
• Apple made some headlines with new products;
• And will not fully embrace AI;
• In retail news, another company files for bankruptcy;
• Big SUV's and Trucks...the government wants new rules and why;
• More to worry about: Overheating battery devices on...airplanes;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Behind on your student debt?  That will soon hit your credit report.

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.

The Business News Headlines 6 September 2024

We kick things off today looking at the Job Report from the Labor Department. It was a mixed bag of details which didn't help Wall Street much.  Thanks for joining us for this Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back on Sunday, Noon Central, with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream. 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 Mixed Bag that was the Jobs Report;
• Now we wait for the Central Bank and it's meeting;
• Wealthy tax cheats are paying up says Janet Yellen;
• 3D printing and illegal firearms made the news;
• Tiny towns in Nebraska are growing. Think immigration;
• Remember Lumber Liquidators?  They are gone...
• The Wall Street Report;
• Podcasts are getting...longer?  Seems 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 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.

Meet Drummer/Musician Tony McGhee

I was sitting in a club listening to a great band and visiting with the guy sitting next to me. We were talking about bands, drums and the crowd. I found Tony McGhee so interesting that I asked if he might sit down for an interview. A couple of days later we had the conversation you are about to hear. Frankly I had no idea of how deep his story is. Tony has traveled all over the U.S. done gigs in Germany and is attempting to do work with troubled youth and play for folks who have significant vision issues.  You'll hear all about that and more in this conversation.  Meet Tony McGhee!

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.

The Business News Headlines and Tony McGhee 5 September 2024

We kick things off today with a story about those "frequent flyer" programs offered by the airlines which is now being looked at by the U.S. Government and why.  Also today you'll meet one of our newest friends musician Tony McGhee.  A chance meeting last week put me in touch with this very talented drummer and writer.  You won't want to miss out. 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:

• Secretary Buttigieg wants to know more from the airlines;
• The confusing world of U.S. jobs;
• Wall Street closed mixed and we'll share what happened;
• Some restaurant news from Red Lobster;
• Some retail news from pharmacy chain Rite Aid;
• The Wall Street Report;
• More labor troubles for Amazon.

For the interview you’ll meet professional drummer Tony McGhee who now lives in Central Iowa but works his craft across the U.S. and parts of Europe. I had no idea of how deep his story was and, frankly, I was blown away. You can hook up with Tony McGhee here on his Facebook Page and check out his music on Amazon, Spotify and more.  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 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.

The Business News Headlines 4 September 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.

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.

The Business News Headlines and Sam Sapkota 3 September 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.  

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.

The Business News Headlines 30 August 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.

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.

The Business News Headlines 29 August 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.

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.