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The Business News Headlines 28 August 2023

It's the final week of August and the markets rebounded again today.  We'll get to those numbers in just a moment. Spend under eleven minutes with us and you're up on some of the big business news stories of the day. Meanwhile, to reach us on social media 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:

• Amazon says you've got to spend more to get free shipping;
• Farmers Insurance cutting jobs just like other companies;
• American Airlines fined big time for too many tarmac delays;
• High income young people fleeing New York and California;
• And, we'll share where they are going.
• Some are outraged at what servers are making...no, really;
• Freight companies see an uptick in demand and why;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The employment shortage continues in so many job areas.

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 9 August 2023

For those of you in the know...know that today, here in Iowa, it's State Fair Eve. Yep, the Iowa State Fair opens it's gates on Thursday and over one million people are expected to attend the eleven day adventure.  Long ago voted the number one state fair in the nation...it's something to see. (Photo with Lyle Kreps the owner of Stockman's Inn next to the Cattle Barn.) Enjoy and thanks for being here for the business news headlines. Give us under twelve minutes and you'll be up to speed on some of the biggest business news stories of the day. 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:

• Sorry China we can't do business with you...
• Apple is about to mess with your muscle memory;
• The writers strike hits 100 days...now what?
• Climate Change and massive insurance losses;
• One U.S. city has kicked inflation to the curb;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Target to give more options to shoppers and why.

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.

Iowa, Israel and Economic Opportunities with Debi Durham

At a recent meeting of the bipartisan Iowans Supporting Israel the Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority , Debi Durham, spoke about her experiences while visiting there and what opportunities there are in both Iowa and Israel for future expansion. Here you'll learn about the verticals Iowa excels in, a discussion about other nations and the workforce issue that nearly every business here and...everywhere...is facing. A conversation with Debi Durham.

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 27 July 2023

One of the stories we just didn't have time for is about beef prices and here it is: USDA released retail meat prices detailing what consumers were paying for meat in June. All fresh aggregate retail prices of beef hit new all-time highs in June, increasing to $7.57 per pound, about 3 cents per pound over the previous record high in October of 2021. Retail fresh beef prices are 3.1% higher than last year at this time. Retail pork prices continued to decline, coming in at $4.68 per pound, about 5% lower than last June. Broiler retail prices ticked higher. The composite price is 2% higher than last year but just under a new cord high by 4 cents. Now you know and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 27th of July.  Don't miss out on the conversation below with Debi Durham (pictured) from the Iowa Economic Development Authority as we talk about Iowa, Israel workforce challenges and the unique location of the Hawkeye State.  Click ahead for the news and, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Tick Spit and Red Meat...no, this is real;
• Surprise says the U.S. economy;
• The White House weighs into housing issues;
• Tesla and a "secret suppression" group;
• Tipping...getting out of control and why;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Today is "Black Women's Equal Pay Day". What that means.

For the interview we're joined by Debi Durham the Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority who recently addressed Iowans for Israel about economic opportunities, the unique location Iowa enjoys and so much more. To listen to that conversation 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 and More 26 July 2023

Yes, it's hot here in Iowa...too. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines and make sure you click ahead for a conversation with entrepreneur and business coach Dane' Johnson (photo). She is an amazing and interesting woman who helps executives with both their professional and personal life. How?  Click through to learn more about what she does.  We think you'll enjoy the conversation.  And today is the 30th Anniversary of our long time sponsor Tero International.  We thought you should know and congratulations to our friends there. Also,  if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Two things from Jerome Powell and the Central Bank;
• Meanwhile the Congressional Budget Office has some thoughts;
• Automakers unite on charging stations;
• More on folding phones that have yet to catch on;
• Oops...Allstate Insurance and North Carolina made the news;
• Travel perks from...Walmart? Yep and why;
• The Wall Street Report;
• How seasonal workers combat inflation.

For the interview you'll meet Dane' Johnson a business coach who works to help improve the professional and personal lives of executives. Learn more about this entrepreneur by clicking 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 7 July 2023

For some of us it's the end of another busy week and a reminder that we'll be back this Sunday with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. You can catch that show Noon Central Time.  Our guest this week in Patrick Palmer (photo) who has an interesting business of helping promote and sell items with aging adult film actors. Hey, it is a business. So, are you on Threads yet?  You can find us @Insight_On_Business. 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 new jobs numbers are in and what they mean;
• The 77th Anniversary of President Carter and First Lady Rosalyn;
• Treasury Secretary Yellen is in China and why you should care;
• Meat packing plants and teenage workers...again;
• President Biden takes aim on "junk" insurance;
• To be "financially secure" what most Americans need to make;
• Is America too expensive to live here? What some are deciding;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Mortgage rates climb yet again.

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 June 2023

Welcome to a brand new month and the Business News Headlines for Thursday the first day of
June. This week we're coming to you from Henderson, Nevada where we're covering a business group known as the Used Parts Network...more about that in just a bit. 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:   

• Two big retailers are alarmed about the economy;
• The confusing state of the job market;
• Mortgage rates climb once again;
• Why Florida home insurance costs four times the national average;
• Will automakers groan about this proposal?
• The Wall Street Report;
• And something partly personal about Steve Haas.

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.

Brexit, Agriculture & Healthcare with Nick Young

It's not very often that we hear directly from a citizen of the United Kingdom about...business. Here you will meet a returning guest, Nick Young from Nick Young Tractor Parts located in Lincolnshire who has plenty to say about the difficulty and expense associated with Brexit.  How just to sell a tractor or tractor part to someone in Europe is not only time consuming but also very expensive.  Nick does not hold back in his condemnation of what he calls a business killer.  We also chat a bit about farming there and in Europe as well as the healthcare system. It truly is a wide ranging conversation from the NTPDA 2023 Conference and Trade Show held recently in Nashville. 

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.

If You Ship Anything...THIS!

Today we’re talking about shipping and logistics. My guest is Steve Haas from Freight Partners Group…and what he has to say is so vital for any business that is shipping anything and, he has a bit of good news about the supply chain. Seriously, if you are in the business of shipping anything from large items to small things this is a conversation you need to hear.  Steve covers all the bases from offering choice in trucking companies to insurance and what he calls being a "partner in your efforts".  

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 24 October 2022

Welcome back to the start of another busy business week.  Coming up today: Kraft Heinz continues to raise prices, but there is or can be a problem brewing. Wall Street rallied yet again and what is the favorite restaurant chain for Gen Z?  We’ll tell ya.  It’s the business news headlines for Monday the 24^th of October, thanks for being with us.  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 danger of raising prices on food;
• The markets continued their rally;
• The favorite restaurant for Gen Z is...
• They say mortgage rates will drop when/to what?
• So, will home prices fall to become more affordable?
• Beyond Meat and a new product hits store shelves;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Pfizer to increase COVID vaccine by 4 times the price now.

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.