Insight on Business

The Business News Headlines 20 March 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.

The Business News Headlines 17 March 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 Chick-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.

The Business News Headlines 16 March 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.

The Business News Headlines 15 March 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.

Healthcare, Community Hospitals and Broadlawns with Dr. Anthony Coleman

It really does matter where you live when it comes to healthcare. Here is a conversation about healthcare and community hospitals with my guest, Dr. Anthony Coleman, President/CEO of Broadlawns Medical Center.  What he has to say is the reality of healthcare everywhere and not just in Iowa. For example, did you know how your Zip Code can determine your health and health outcomes? 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. We think you will find this to be an amazing story because it has to do with everyone everywhere.  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.

The Business News Headlines & More 14 March 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 our player. 

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.

The Business News Headlines 13 March 2023

Welcome back to the start of a new week for the Business News Headlines and what a day it has been.  The financial world is reeling from the failure of not one but two regional banks and while some say these failures are isolated other warn of impending disaster. What's the real story?  We'll try to answer that question. 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:  

• Bank failures and investors worry;
• A former Fed official says "STOP" with the rate hikes;
• Kraft Heinz and schools...it's a story;
• Dog owners: An increased pet food recall is on;
• Like Easter Baskets? Walmart has a deal for you;
• Third party delivery is harming the brand of this DIY mega chain;
• The Wall Street Report;
• High income folks double down on...renting 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.

The Business News Headlines 10 March 2023

It's the end of yet another work week...well, for some anyway. A reminder that we're back this Sunday at Noon Central and ONLY on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes we do stream.  And, remember to, on Sunday, set your clocks forward if you are in one of the states that continues to have Daylight Savings Time.  There is a movement to do away with it. Me?  I honestly never notice.  We just keep working. 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 bank collapsed today and it's a big deal;
• What happened and why?  We'll sort it out;
• The US added a bunch of jobs in February;
• Also the unemployment ticked up a bit;
• Guess who is being left out of a surging economy...
• More "issues" over at Wells Fargo;
• The Wall Street Report;
• A streamer is about to get a new name and...more.

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.

The Business News Headlines & More 9 March 2023

We've got a full boat for you today as we talk about a host of things that will impact you and your life...if not today...in the very near future. And, make sure you click ahead for the conversation with a returning guest, Jessica Dunker from the newly minted Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association and the Iowa Restaurant Association. So much to share.  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:  

• No, not layoffs, just looking for folks who want to...quit;
• U.S. automakers and EV's. What that means for workers;
• A closer look at Lithium-Ion batteries and...fires;
• What's the deal with U.S. retailers and...Canada?
• The potato shortage is causing some menu changes;
• The Wall Street Report;
• "They don't know what they are missing." A vanishing job sector.

For the interview you'll meet Jessica Dunker who was first on our newscast way back in 2014. Today she is here to talk about the new Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association and why that was created and she'll offer up some interesting stories about the world of restaurants. Always a great conversation and you can listen to our conversation by clicking on our player!

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.

The Business News Headlines 8 March 2023

It's the Business News Headlines wrapped up in under ten minutes. Today a couple of job stories and nearly everybody is waiting on what the Fed might do for interest rates.  Wall Street ended the day mixed and more. But, we're getting ahead of ourselves. 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:  

• Food prices are going down but...not for you;
• Some new job numbers to share with you;
• This German company could see its first operating loss in over 30 years;;
• U.S. regulators to shut down an airline merger;
• Some interesting news about the U.S. economy;
• New Jobs and The Fed...what you should know;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Ford takes the wraps off the "Men's Only SUV".

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.