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The Business News Headlines and More 25 January 2024

For some it was a big surprise but to us it's what we expected. As you may know we've been bullish about the U.S. economy while others wrung their hands expecting a major recession. We heard about it from big banks to the many talking heads predicting doom and gloom. But, there is a but and we cover that first up.  Also today you'll meet Darren Fife the entrepreneur who created the company Eco Source which has become a major player in the world of the environment. 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 "surprising" story about the U.S. economy;
• The FTC is taking a look at AI and giant tech companies;
• Temu is opening its doors to U.S. sellers;
• Corporate tax cuts and the "trickle down" theory;
• What that all really means;
• The Wall Street Report;
• What? Pokémon with…guns?  

For the interview you'll meet Darren Fife the entrepreneur who just a little over seven years ago founded Eco Source a company that has expanded and become a major player in the world of environmental issues. Click our player, below, to listen. It's a great 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 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 4 December 2023

We kick things off today with a big story about AI and what Europe is attempting to do to regulate the new technology but the EU is facing headwinds from Big Tech. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Monday the 4th day of December, we're glad you're here.  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: 

• Europe, AI and Regulations kick us off;
• Spotify cuts more staff and why;
• Uber is said to be joining the S&P 500 this month;
• The Alaska Airlines purchase of Hawaii Air is raising eyebrows;
• What was a "hot idea" during the pandemic is cooling off;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And the 2023 Word of the Year has..."style".

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 30 November 2023

The end of a very good month for Wall Street and today the Blue Chips of the Dow gained over 520 points.  We'll cover all of that and why in just a bit. Today we've got a focus on what we're looking at moving forward when it comes to interest rate...cuts. That should be good news for U.S. consumers. 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 Fed watches this inflation gauge and today...
• It was a great month for Wall Street;
• OPEC+ will cut oil production and why;
• Meta shuts down thousands of fake accounts;
• Tesla finally delivers 12 Cyber Trucks.  But...
• Janet Yellen talks about the economy and jobs;
• A senior economist predicts rate cuts next year;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Threads to expand next year? We'll share...where.

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 6 October 2023

All we can say is that the jobs report released today from the Bureau of Labor Statistics was, in a word, stunning! That report has a direct impact on Wall Street and perhaps the Central Bank. In this broadcast we'll share those stories and more. Oh, that photo? It was a Friday Mid-Day coffee break with a cup (Made in the USA) from our friend Ken Chester and his show, TechMobility.  Thanks Ken! 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 jaw-dropping jobs report in detail;
• What it may mean for the Central Bank and inflation;
• Credit and Credit Cards a new report from WalletHub;
• A big announcement from the UAW strike made news;
• Georgia and medical marijuana a first in the nation;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, PayPal is headed to court...we'll share 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.

The Business News Headlines 5 October 2023

We kick things off today reporting on a sluggish session on Wall Street.  Why so sluggish? Investors are anxious about the non-farm jobs report that is due out tomorrow morning. Why? If the job market remains hot it's likely the Fed will continue to raise interest rates.  Why is that? Take a listen to find out.  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 danger in the jobs report;
• The 30-year fixed rate is the highest in 23 years;
• More changes over at X. Weary yet?
• Bottled water and liver disease and a big fine;
• Costco selling one-ounce gold bars...a bit strange;
• EV's or Hybrids? The winner is...
• The Wall Street Report;
• New drugs that suppress food intake scares food manufacturers.

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 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 2 August 2023

It's the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 2nd day of August. Thanks for being with us again today. If you spend less than ten minutes with us you'll be up to speed on a host of the top stories of the day and today brought several surprises. 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 or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Going, Going...Gone. Sorry Mr. Edison;
• The markets tanked today and why;
• Why are gas prices increasing? Several factors;
• We're talking about Mega-Millions;
• That credit downgrade and what that means;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Small businesses took the hiring lead last month;
• The rise in special education enrollments and a problem.

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 29 June 2023

A quick programing note: We've added new mics in our studio and we've not yet gotten the bugs worked out.  (It's a process...) Letting you know in case you're hearing things a bit differently today. But, we carry on. 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 economy? Doing just fine thank you;
• Targeting rural areas Arizona leads;
• Southwest pilots closer to a strike?
• Some football news about J.J. Watt;
• The COLA for Social Security next year;
• Some shocking news from National Geographic;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Something else to worry about: The earth is tilting more.

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.