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The Business News Headlines 3 November 2023

It was the best week on Wall Street since October of last year as we watched the three major indexes pop on the hope that the Central Bank is done raising rates. The other big story was the slowdown in hiring. We'll cover both of those stories and more today. 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.  Here's what we've got for you: 

• It's Friday and we're all wondering about Taylor Swift;
• Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty. Jail time?
• Jeff Bezos is headed to Miami and why;
• Voters in Ohio to legalize recreational pot?
• The Jobs Report was a surprise;
• The second largest shipping company cuts jobs;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Yet another study on where Americans prefer to...work.

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 23 October 2023

So, what's the big deal with the 10-Year Treasury hitting 5%? We'll tackle that question first and believe us when we say it will have a major impact on mostly...everything. Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for the 23rd day of October. Glad you're with us again. 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.  Here's what we've got for you:

• The Ten-Year Treasury...and ouch;
• The off-duty pilot who tried to shut off engines in flight;
• GenZ folks are looking for a more simple life and how;
• The bad news about EV's and the automakers;
• Another update from the UAW strike;
• Times are good in the oil business it would seem;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The SAT and family wealth...a link.

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 October 2023

We kick things off this Friday afternoon with a story about what happened on Wall Street as the equities battle rising bond yields which in turn impact borrowing.  Welcome and glad you are with us again today. 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.  Here's what we've got for you:

• What happened on Wall Street and why;
• An update on the UAW strike;
• Spirit Airlines cancelled 1,000 flights. Why?
• Florida lawmakers head to a special session;
• The new Georgia Medicaid Plan is a flop;
• Hear about the Target boycott?
• Tesla recalls some 55,000 newer vehicles;
• 23 and Me reports yet another data breach.

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 October 2023

Kicking things off today are the remarks of Fed Chair Jerome Powell and what he had to say rocked Wall Street we'll cover all of that in this the report for Thursday the 19th day of October. And, yes, we're glad you're with us again today. Meanwhile, 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.  Here's what we've got for you:

• Jerome Powell on the economy, jobs and inflation;
• Home sales fell again in September. We've got the data;
• A shocking story about IT workers and North Korea;
• Americans are having fewer children. We'll take a deeper dive;
• The Wall Street Report
• The child-care crisis is here and what that could mean.

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.

Iowans for Health Liberty with Dr. Francesca Turner

I attended a recent event where I heard Emily Boevers, MD speak about Iowans for Health Liberty. This is a group that I did not know existed but what she said had a profound impact on those attending. Here, I sit with the co-founder of the group, Francesca Turner DO to learn more about their goal of helping create a health care system for women that is free from government interference. You'll also learn about the need for OB/GYN practitioners throughout the Hawkeye State and some talk about...funding. Meet Dr. Turner:  

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 10 October 2023

We kick off the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines with the question: "Why is Wall Street having a good week when everybody predicted a slow down due to the war in the Middle East?" We'll answer that question first and it all has to do with...money. Meanwhile, 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.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Markets are up in the midst of two wars. What's going on?
• Are you ready for the next blockbuster? Think Taylor Swift;
• Some early thoughts about the Consumer Price Index or CPI;
• The housing market is in an ugly place...and we'll visit;
• Housing Part Two is about generations and mortgage rates;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, finally: It's Prime Time...for Prime Day and projections.

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 & More 4 October 2023

Midweek and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 4th day of October. Just ahead it would seem as if this has been the summer of labor actions and we've got two stories about how unions are flexing their muscle post pandemic. For the interview you'll meet Paul Kelly the President/CEO of MaxiForce the company his father founded back in 1994. But more than a business story you'll learn about the CIA, the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion that resulted in Paul's father Santiago Morales being in a Cuban prison for 18 years. Make sure you click through.   Meanwhile, 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.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• 75,000 health care workers are on strike;
• Las Vegas hospitality workers vote to strike;
• Apple fixing their "HOT" iPhone 15 models;
• More student loan forgiveness has happened;
• The rising cost of buying a home...it's ugly;
• Some food news...think tacos;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Hate to return packages? Uber has a solution.

For the interview you'll meet Paul Kelly who is now the head MaxiForce a business dealing in agriculture and construction diesel engine parts. The business was started by his father Santiago Morales. Here you'll learn the "back-story" of Santiago, the CIA, and the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion that landed Santiago in a Cuban prison for 18 years. To listen click our player. 

And thanks for being with us.

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 3 October 2023

Welcome back and what a day for the equities. Once again they settled deep in the red and the Dow gave back all its gains for the year. What happened?  We'll detail that during this broadcast. Meanwhile, 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.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• The job market...still very HOT;
• That's an issue for the Fed;
• Fed Chair Jerome Powell gets a small business earful;
• President Biden on the 10 targeted drugs;
• Jamie Dimon becomes a soothsayer about the future;
• The future of electric vehicles and...parking garages;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Got Netflix? Get ready to pay more but they have merch.

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 & More 12 September 2023

Today we'll kick things off with some conflicting stories about family life in America.  Are we richer or poorer and what are we to do with child care after September 30? Give us under thirteen-minutes and we'll have you up to speed on some of the big business news stories of the day. Plus you'll meet Claudia Bellony the Senior Manager of Programing for the International Economic Development Council. (IDEC) Did you know there was such a thing?  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.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Poverty in the U.S. soars and doubles for kids;
• Meanwhile U.S. families added billions to their wealth. But;
• Child care centers are about to close...then what?
• "No soda refill for you!" We'll share the change and why;
• Apple held a party today and we'll offer details;
• A truce brewing when it comes to RTO?
• The Wall Street Report;
• How much does it REALLY cost to own a home?

Those stories plus a conversation with Claudia Bellony from the IEDC about a host of things they do for their 4,300 global members. We'll talk about supply chain issues, a warning to China, talent shortages, wages and more. To listen to our conversation make sure you 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.

The Business News Headlines 1 September 2023

Welcome to September and the Business News Headlines for the first day of a new month. A programing note: We will air this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL (and yes we stream) however because the markets are closed on Monday we too will be out of here.  Hope you get to enjoy the Labor Day Holiday Weekend and stay safe. 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.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• There was a surprise in the jobs report;
• A highchair recall made the news today;
• Just how do you define "escort"? A trial in Phoenix;
• Bed, Bath & Beyond lives and the company is noisy;
• The UAW says "unfair labor practices";
• ESPN goes dark on Charter Communications;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The ugly truth about staffing in nursing homes.

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.