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The Business News Headlines 29 December 2023

It's the final "business day" of 2023 and we'll take stock of not only the markets but also the economy in the coming minutes. Also a reminder that we're back Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream.   If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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: 

• So how did the equities do in 2023? We'll share;
• Also the economic picture of the past year makes the news;
• And a look at what next year might bring;
• A civil rights leader escorted out of a movie theater,
• and yes, this is a business story;
• Some new news on mortgage rates looking forward;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, 2024 could be a big year for IPO's.  Like who?

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 28 December 2023

Welcome to the final Thursday of 2023. Light trading on Wall Street as investors are eyeing the New Year's Holiday. This is the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we kick things off today with a look at the corporations who are leaving China and what companies are flocking there.  However, it's not exactly what China...wants. Hey, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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: 

• China the GDP and what U.S. companies are flocking there;
• If you are an Amazon Prime Video user'
• you are getting something "extra" next year;
• Weight loss drugs and Medicare makes the news;
• Jobless numbers are in and what they mean;
• More positive news on mortgage rates;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And The Color Purple rakes in the cash.

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 27 December 2023

Light trading on Wall Street but the three major indexes did eke out another winning day. We'll get to that story soon but first we'll take a look at the shocking news that deals with social media sites and the huge amount of revenue they make from...kids.  Stay with us on that one. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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: 

• Kids. Social Media Revenue and a call for regulation;
• Clean energy was a clear winner in 2023;
• Apple can sell those two high end watchers...for now;
• The founder of the Glock firearm has died. We'll share his story;
• The 5 Most Expensive States in the U.S. are...
• The Wall Street Report;
• Another online retailer calls it quits.

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 26 December 2023

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for this the 26th day of December. We trust you had a wonderful Christmas weekend. Today starts the Kwanza Festival and in the UK and Canada it is Boxing Day...and no, there are no fights.  We kick things off with a story about you and your consuming. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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: 

• Yes, you did consume ahead of Christmas...wow;
• A deep dive into a Gift Card story;
• Apple is trying to get some watches back on the market;
• GM is giving consumers another reason to pause in buying an EV;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, secret remote jobs may be a big thing next year.

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 22 December 2023

Ah, yes, the Friday before the big Christmas Holiday. Image: Some of the grandkids line up for the shot. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for this the 22nd day of December where all you need to do is give us less than ten minutes and we'll bring you up to speed on a host of business stories as well as share what happened on Wall Street and why. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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 BIG inflation story you need to hear;
• The markets in light trading;
• Good news for folks living in Grindavik;
• What? Counterfeit Ozempic?  How is the big question;
• Still shopping? Good news, retailers are offering deals;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Record number of package deliveries but...there is a but.

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 21 December 2023

Remember yesterday when the Dow sank by over 475 points? Today the Blue Chips gained 322 points on the day.  That, my friends, is a swing of nearly 800 points. Pretty remarkable. Tomorrow investors will be watching for the preferred Fed inflation report. Yes, we'll share. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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 former Mayor of New York City files for bankruptcy;
• Porch Piracy is on the rise. What some shippers are doing;
• Well, we're in the Holiday Travel Rush and what to expect;
• The economy. We'll dig into some important numbers;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Boomers and their money. It's quite the story.

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 20 December 2023

Take a pinch of recession worries, mix in a dash of profit taking, add a pound of rate concerns and you get the mess that was Wall Street today. We'll kick that off first this evening. Thanks for being with us for the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 20th day of December. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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 markets tumbled and why;
• Musk and Tesla battle unions in several countries;
• The Federal Trade Commission and kid safety made the news;
• The Justice Department looks at a Texas "bait and switch" case;
• Got a SiriusXM subscription? Ever tried to cancel it?
• The Wall Street Report;
• And Tesla story number two.  Benefits and the UAW?

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 19 December 2023

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 19th day of December. Some of you have asked if the equities markets will close early this coming Friday and the answer is no.  Wall Street usually closes early on Christmas Eve but because that falls on Sunday the markets are already closed and will reopen on Tuesday December 26th. Hey, we're here to help. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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: 

• Meat processor JBS is in hot water in Brazil;
• Last minute shopper? We have some good news;
• EV owners or perspective owners will like this story;
• A look at population number and growing states;
• Some good news about the housing market;
• Economic data due Thursday is important;
• The Wall Street Report
• A major hack has impacted millions. We'll share.

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

A Spiritual Journey in Music with James Goodlett

If you are a regular listener to Insight on Business you have met James Goodlett before but, even if not, you hear his name at the end of every newscast. James is the creator of so much commercial music for films, podcasts and commercials. And yes, he created our theme as well. Here we sit down with James and talk about his other talents such as his role as the Music Minister at his church and how he works with young  people to hone their musical skills. Recently James launched his website at Jam Good Productions .This truly is a spiritual journey and we invite you to learn more. Here is James Goodlett:

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and Music News 18 December 2023

Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines glad you are with us again today. First up today the story of steel in the United States and a big change that is about to happen. Make sure you click ahead for the interview with the very talented musician James Goodlett in a new conversation that talks about his spiritual work, how he mentors young musicians and about his very successful business of producing high quality commercial music for everything from film to podcasts. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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: 

• U.S. Steel began in 1901 and change is in the future;
• Southwest Airlines to pay a hefty fine and why;
• More tragic news from the Nursing Home Industry;
• Can we talk about the economy...again?
• The Wall Street Report;
• Apple pulls their Apple Watch...and why.

For the interview you'll hear from the very talented James Goodlett whom we've worked with for years. He not only talks about his role as the Music Minister at his church but also how he is mentoring young musicians and where he gets his creativity when it comes to his music that is featured in everything from film to podcasts. To listen to our conversation about Jam Good Productions and more click our player below. 

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.