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The Business News Headlines and More 17 December 2021

It was another rough day on Wall Street and we'll share that story and click ahead for Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview. But, first the news:

• Stocks fell again today and why;
• No more "cooking with gas" in NYC;
• The "Never Ending Pasta Bowl" may be ending;
• Oregon grocery store chains to replace striking workers;
• Episodes of The Apprentice and legal issues in the news;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The December we didn't want to...remember.

What just a week before Christmas? Yikes! If you haven't been out to see the lights, see a great play, ballet or...a bit of hockey we're here to push you along. With me, as he is each Friday is Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine with his list of "Stuff to Do" in the greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Click through and find out who made the cut this week.

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 December 2021

Our newscast comes out of Iowa where yesterday we saw a freak storm rage across the state causing property damage and the life of a truck driver. A reminder of the power of the weather.  Wind gusts as high as 85 mph...we're fine and grateful to have escaped the worst of the storm. In the business news headlines:

• Millions quit their jobs...and why;
• The markets sagged today and we'll share why;
• McDonald's claws back $105 million in severance;
• The fastest selling vehicle in the U.S. is...
• Employees at a candle factory in Kentucky are suing;
• Buy Now - Pay Later is getting a hard look;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Texans are quitting their jobs in mass.

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 December 2021

It was a stunning afternoon as Wall Street collected itself and the markets roared. We'll have those details and more this evening. Meanwhile here in Central Iowa we're watching a huge storm heading east through the state with multiple tornado warnings and winds up to 95 miles per hour.  

• The movement on Wall Street was remarkable;
• Microsoft employees are talking wages and more;
• Kraft will pay you NOT to use cream cheese;
• A deeper dive into what the Fed is doing;
• Air Bus vs. Boeing in airplane sales;
• Apple has closed three stores and why;
• Yet another story about gambling and revenues;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Heard of "Boomerang Employees? You will today.

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 December 2021

When it comes to the business news it's always something and the "something" today was the Fed. Welcome to the business news headlines for Tuesday the 14th of December and stick around for our Small Business Spotlight featuring Schmidt Machine of Upper Sandusky, Ohio.  But first:

• Two things about the markets today;
• OPEC says oil consumption will increase;
• The International Energy Agency says the opposite;
• Jobs, Money and Divorce...it seems there is a link;
• Even 6-Figure earners are having trouble finding a home;
• $35 billion going all in on battery cars says the largest automaker;
• A deeper dive into the Fed Meeting;
• The Wall Street Report;
• "West Side Story" ain't producing...some thoughts.

Those stories plus in our Small Business Spotlight you'll meet Kevin Schmidt whose grandfather, back in 1928, started Schmidt Machine based in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. For a family owned company to have been around that long is a testament to hard work and quality products. Schmidt Machine specializes in creating aftermarket ag parts and does business world-wide.  Meet Kevin...who also does a bit of "standup comedy" when he's not running the business and, yes, he offers up a sample.

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.

Meet Schmidt Machine with Kevin Schmidt

Over the years we've interviewed hundreds of business owners. Some that are in a brand new business and others that have taken over a company that's been around for decades. Today, in our Small Business Spotlight, we're visiting with Kevin Schmidt whose grandfather, back in 1928, started Schmidt Machine based in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. For a family owned company to have been around that long is a testament to hard work and quality products. Schmidt Machine specializes in creating aftermarket ag parts and does business world-wide.  Meet Kevin...who also does a bit of "standup comedy" when he's not running the business and, yes, he offers up a sample.

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 December 2021

Early this morning when we looked at the futures coming in from Wall Street we predicted a better day. Little did we know what was lurking in the background. It's the business news headlines for Monday and here's what we've got:

• The markets tank on renewed fears;
• The "Misery Index" is in the news;
• Don't return it...keep it says three major companies;
• Time for GM to retire the Chevy Bolt;
• Vice President Harris and Central America;
• The Marshall Plan 2.0;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Some Netflix news.

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 & Friday Fun 10 December 2021

The end of another business week and we start the newscast with a number that we thought would do more damage. For the interview...it's the Weekend so Jeff Pitts from Cityview is in the chat it up about stuff to do in the Des Moines Metro.  But, first the news:

• The inflation number didn't rattle Wall Street;
• So what's driving inflation? We've got a list;
• The company says he needs a break;
• The food server fired after getting a $4,400 tip;
• McDonald's spending on...diversity;
• GM says the new electric Silverado will be "un-matched";
• The Wall Street Report;
• Oh, oh...Mr. Big and Peloton.

Welcome to the weekend! And, just like we do at the end of each business week our friend Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Even if you don't live close you'll get a "flavor" of the lifestyle events going down this weekend into next week. Like the East Village Promenade the Nutcracker ballet, Jordan Smith over in Pella, The Tall Grass Theater, "Geezers" in Ankeny, a bunch of basketball, the Iowa Stars take on Milwaukee, Lights, Trivia and a John Walters book signing at Beaverdale Books....whew!

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.

Everything Is New...Meet Alison Haider

One of the great things we get to do is interview a wide variety of people. Folks that have been in business for decades to those who are just starting out. Today our focus is on Alison Haider who is experiencing a new job, a new company and a new community. Alison is the Learning Specialist at Tero International. Here we talk about her new world away from Northfield, Minnesota, what she is learning about the business world and a bit about her love of theater. It's always fun to chat with young people who are really excited about their career path.  Meet Alison! 

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 Headlines & More 9 December 2021

Hey, it's "Friday Eve" and welcome back to the business news headlines. Also, stick around after the news and meet young Alison Haider who recently signed on with Tero International.  It's a fun conversation with you person just starting everything...new.  In the news today:

• We have not seen this since 1969;
• There is now a union at Starbucks;
• Economists urge Boomers to "un-retire";
• "Where have all the workers gone?" We've got answers;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Amazon gets hit with another big fine.

Those stories plus my conversation with Alison Haider who is experiencing a new job, a new company and a new community. Alison is the Learning Specialist at Tero International. Here we talk about her new world away from Northfield, Minnesota, what she is learning about the business world and a bit about her love of theater. It's always fun to chat with young people who are really excited about their career path. 

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 December 2021

There is some good news coming out today about Pfizer and the Omicron Variant and that kicks us off today...thanks for being with us.

• The news is welcome but, get the booster;
• Kellogg's says it will replace 1,400 striking workers...but;
• There is a massive meat recall and we'll share;
• Costco is trying to keep you from Amazon and how;
• "It's a huge gamble" that about Dollar Tree;
• The Wall Street Report;
• He says he is sorry...

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.