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Business News & More 31 December 2020

It's the final day of 2020...who's ready?  Here's what business news we've got cooked up for you on this the New Years Eve Edition.  A programing note, we're off tomorrow but watch our Twitter Stream @IOB_NewsHour for some great interviews from the past year.

• Wall Street has a record year;
• Meanwhile investors are ignoring several issues;
• The best of times, the worst of times;
• Mortgage rates fall yet again, but...
• Vaccine delivery is...in a word...awful;
• Target issues children's clothing recall;
• There is also a massive pet food recall;
• The JC Penny CEO is...out;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Jillian Michaels says we're going to be working out at...home.

Usually we do this on Friday afternoon BUT because today is New Years Eve Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine is in to chat about some picks for tonight and things to do into next week.  A quick shout-out to Max Wellman and Noce. Tonight marks the 5th year anniversary. Hard to believe. That and more just a click away. Have some fun already.

Thanks for listening! 

Tero Clinics - "Learning in Small Doses"

Returning to our newscast is Ro Crosbie the Founder, President and CEO of Tero International a professional skills training company with a twenty-five year track record of innovation and helping people achieve, lead and succeed. Today we're talking about a brand new offering called "Tero Clinics - Learning in Small Doses".  It's all about keying in on making the most of your time and focusing on seven critical areas most requested by Tero clients. What's best about this new offering is that it's timely and fits into everyone's schedule. We also referenced her book, Your Invisible Tool Box that also fits when it comes to dealing with important matters in a limited amount of time. Here's Ro...

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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 sine local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, 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 & More 30 December 2020

Only one more day left in 2020...you in for that?  Today here are the business news headlines we've got for you just ahead of New Years Eve:

• Half of U.S. states will do this next year;
• Hackers steal $36 billion from unemployment;
• "Stick a fork in it!" Talking about additional stimulus dollars;
• Hey, we've got corn and soybean news;
• Podcasting is HOT - Ask Amazon;
• The Wall Street Report
• Gearing up for a work from home society.

Those stories PLUS, for the interview, it's Ro Crosbie from Tero International with a new set of programs designed to take time into consideration.  Your time.  It's called "Tero Clinics - Learning in Small Doses" and if you click on our player you'll hear about the new offering. It's really quite brilliant.

Thanks for listening.

The Business News Headlines 29 December 2020

While we may be winding down 2020 there isn't a lack of business news headlines and here is what we've got for you today:

• Holiday travel is up and we're worried;
• The Main Street Lending Program is extended;
• McConnell rebuffs the House and the president;
• A list of stuff that will increase in price next year;
• The Wall Street Report
• Business opportunities looking at us in the face.

Thanks for listening and connect with us on Twitter: @IOB_NewsHour.

Clear Mortgage Relationship Building

Here's a conversation about a business that has two goals.  Clear Mortgage is, first, a company that helps buyers or folks that wish to refinance their home a simple and clear way of getting that done. It is also a business opportunity for people who wish to make the transition into mortgage lending. My guests are Carrie Hansen a division director with the firm and Jason Parkin who does business development and media relations. Let's go...

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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 sine local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, 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 & More 28 December 2020

We hope you had a safe and meaningful Christmas Weekend and it's good to be back with you for the business news headlines on your time. BTW you can reach out to us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and stay up to date all day long.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• President Trump reverses course;
• The House votes to increase stimulus dollars;
• The Santa Claus Rally;
• A nifty job benefit if you can get it;
• Another vaccine trial is underway;
• Trouble for business in China;
• Wonder Woman 1984 hauls in the cash;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The travel industry remake.

Those stories PLUS, for the interview it's Carrie Hansen and Jason Parkin from Clear Mortgage a company with not one but two goals.  To hear that, click our player:

Thanks for coming by!

The Most Popular Vehicles in the U.S.

We're talking cars and trucks but...not just any vehicles THE most popular in the U.S. and various regions of the country.  My guest
is Julie Blackley from car site ISeeCars.com. Click in to listen to what this group does, how it benefits you the consumer and the very interesting bits of information you can gleen. We tried it and what a robust site that makes finding your next car or truck a breeze.  Also....taking bets on the most popular vehicle in the U.S.? I can tell you their radio and TV ads, according to Julie, are accurate.  Enjoy!

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 sine local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, 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 24 December 2020

It was a short day on Wall Street but there was no lack of business news stories. Here's what we've got for you on this Christmas Eve:

• The fight that may put Fox News in court;
• China and a monopoly probe;
• Home mortgage rates have dropped...again;
• What about 2021 and Wall Street;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Republicans block further stimulus dollars;
• Remote working causes headaches for states;
• The boring holiday gift that is red hot.

Those stories plus we're talking cars and trucks with Julie Blackley from ISeeCars.com. But, not just any vehicle...we're talking about the hot consumer choices in the U.S. and by region. And, it would seem, at least one company is telling the truth when it comes to your overall pick of a vehicle.  Here is Julie:

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The Business News Headlines 23 December 2020

Just today we were talking here about how this year, from the news side, is so different from past years. Usually by now we're relegated to doing "The Best Of" because the news cycle is so...calm. Not this year and here's what we've got for you today:

• Too much ethanol and too much corn;
• The Chairman of the SEC just quit;
• American families to spend $1,000 on...
• The Wall Street Report
• While other retailers shutter this company is expanding.

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 sine local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, 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.

Rural Economic Development with Frank Spillers

There are plenty of things to be concerned with and one of those is the hollowing out of our rural communities. Here Frank Spillers who, with his wife Kimberlee, own Rural Community Solutions talks to us about the trends that they are seeing that spell, or could spell, relief for Rural America. Join the conversation as we uncover what works...and what needs to work better...to empower and transform. 

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 sine local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, 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.