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The Business News Headlines 25 May 2023

The stock market was up and down today and we'll share the final numbers in just a bit. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Grateful that you're with us again today.   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:   

• Surprise, the economy grew more in the 1st quarter than reported;
• Mortgage rates climb again;
• Meanwhile April pending home sales held steady;
• NIVIDA shocked investors with their report;
• Will they or won't they...think The Fed;
• A deep dive into the Aging of America;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Hey, A&F is...back.  You in?

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 24 May 2023

elcome back to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 24th day of May. Along with the headlines make sure you click through for a high power conversation with Tommy Breedlove the best selling author of "Legendary" who will outline what it takes for you...yes you...to become legendary.  I promise you'll learn so much and what a fun conversation. 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:   

• More travel advisories about visiting Florida;
• Target pulls merchandise due to threats;
• One major player says the U.S. will not default;
• The CDC is investigating a salmonella outbreak;
• A retail success story that was not supposed to happen;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Seems that Tesla's favorability ain't so...favorable. 

For the interview...you are in for a treat. Recently we covered the Central Iowa Business Conference, a program from the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, where nearly 260 business people came together to network, take part in break-out sessions and listen (and learn) from amazing people like best selling author with his book "Legendary" and the man behind Legendary Life Moment.  I'd attempt to share exactly what that is all about but...why not hear it from this inspiring teacher, Tommy Breedlove.

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 9 May 2023

We're just a few hours from "wheels up" as we head to Washington, D.C. for a bit of conversation with elected leaders and other business people during the Annual Greater Des Moines Partnership DMDC Event. While out of our studio here we'll be airing some banked business conversations as well as some timeless interviews from the past several years. We'll be back in time for The Business Week in Review that will air on Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. 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:     

• Turbo Tax is sending out checks are you in line?
• Hear about the four billion dollar mattress deal?
• One more time on the economy and looming recession;
• Dish smashing vs. cord cutting...it's getting bad out there;
• Another retail chain to close more stores;
• Speaking of closing shop...a Burger King story today;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The very long road to pay equity at a mega bank.

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 4 May 2023

Yes, we know...you've heard this dozens of times today but let us also chime in: "May the Fourth be with you...."  This is the business news headlines for Thursday the 4th day of May, grateful that you're with us and spending some time with the stories we've got cooked up for you.  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:    

• Jury says, "Not guilty!";
• Wall Street is freaking out about banks;
• Seems you are also concerned about...banks and your money;
• Two words would solve the issue of a lack of workers;
• And, we'll tell you what they are and why it matters;
• Beer is having a large time in the first quarter;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Retail troubles in many downtown locations and how we know;
• Meanwhile mix "historic" with small shops...a winner.

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.

Economic Development in Snohomish, WA with Garry Clark

It's been a journey for Garry Clark. He didn't grow up in the best of circumstances but through hard work and an eye on success Garry moved on from "tough times" to a plum job as the Economic Alliance for Snohomish County and based in Everett. We caught up with Garry, who was headlining a recent League of Iowa Cities convention and talked with him about his life and what moves him to action. We clearly enjoyed getting to know this very bright and motivated man.  You can listen here. 

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 18 April 2023

We know...you've been worried about this for months. Today is the Federal Income Tax Day but if you've not yet filed there is still time for you to request an extension. But, get busy. Today in the business news headlines well kick things off with what we said earlier in the week that proved to be 100% spot on.  So why did Fox News settle with Dominion? We think the answer is pretty clear. 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:   

• The settlement with Fox News and why that had to happen;
• It's a confusing time for the economy...some thoughts;
• May 1st could be an important date if you watch television;
• Netflix to pull the plug on what made it a household word;
• Corporate defaults are high...what's going on?
• Walmart says retail is OK...but, there is a but;
• Giving food away rather than trash it?  It's a story;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Insert ChatGPT into the stock market and you get?

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 4 April 2023

Like we indicated in the open today...did you feel a bit distracted by what was going on in NYC? Maybe just a little?  One thing we're glad about is that we don't do it. "It" being politics. What a deal and welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you are with us again today. Just ahead some of the big news stories of the day and perhaps some you may have missed. 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:  

• GM says their voluntary buy out was a success;
• Job openings in the US shrank;
• Which should give the Fed pause...maybe?
• Old becomes new over at Old Navy;
• The culture war hits...beer! Say it ain't so...
• Thinking of buying an apartment building? Some news;
• Home sales rebound a bit and why;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Gen Z has gone sour on this commodity and what to do about it.

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 30 March 2023

Welcome back and we're grateful that you're with us again today as we report on some of the big business news stories of the day. One other thing for you to know about is that tomorrow at 8:30AM Eastern we'll get a reading on inflation as the The Bureau of Economic Analysis is set to release Personal Consumption Expenditures or PCE. That should give us a reading and, perhaps a glimpse of what to expect from the Fed? 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:  

• Will they or won't they go...bankrupt;
• Notice something odd about canned drink products?
• Another day another Dominion vs. Fox News story;
• Unemployment claims ticked up a bit and;
• Do you see anything cruel about cheering for more unemployed families?
• Sam's Club targets Costco with another cheaper food item;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Big cities are seeing a rebound in population;
• And, we'll share what percentage of workers are remote...all the time.

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 28 March 2023

It's being reported by the Associated Press that the shooter in Nashville brough nine firearms into the school.  Nine. Had the shooter not been neutralized by the swift action of the Nashville Police one can only imagine...tragic all around and the U.S. Senate needs to get it together. End of rant but...  In the business news headlines for today we're looking at a host of items that are all impactful.  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:  

• Apple Pay Later is...what?
• Consumer confidence is trending upward;
• Next in the witness chair from Fox News is...
• Which nation supplies the bulk of oil to Europe?
• Walmart in some legal trouble...you can not do this stuff;
• AMC Theaters are back in the news and why;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Heading to a wedding?  Check your credit.

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 27 March 2023

Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines!  We're grateful that you're spending some time with us.  Coming up today we kick things off with a tipping story and how you are spending more in more places in more ways.  Also, make sure you click ahead and give a listen to our conversation about advertising and marketing with  Jeff Pfeifer of TractorHouse.com. 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:  

• Tipping or having you pay worker wages;
• The settlement comes to $240,000 and why;
• Disney begins laying off workers...how many?
• The economics of...Food Stamps or SNAP funds;
• This recreation vehicle maker just bought a battery plant;
• Farmers to get more federal assistance;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Got a "side hustle"?  Nearly half of you do.

For the interview you'll meet Jeff Pfeifer of TractorHouse.com.  We hooked up during a recent trip to Nashville for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association and talked advertising, marketing, niche publications, media choices, website and more.  No matter what industry you are in this is a conversation that should interest you.  To listen, click our Media 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.