Insight on Business

The Business News Headlines 13 March 2023

Welcome back to the start of a new week for the Business News Headlines and what a day it has been.  The financial world is reeling from the failure of not one but two regional banks and while some say these failures are isolated other warn of impending disaster. What's the real story?  We'll try to answer that question. 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:  

• Bank failures and investors worry;
• A former Fed official says "STOP" with the rate hikes;
• Kraft Heinz and schools...it's a story;
• Dog owners: An increased pet food recall is on;
• Like Easter Baskets? Walmart has a deal for you;
• Third party delivery is harming the brand of this DIY mega chain;
• The Wall Street Report;
• High income folks double down on...renting 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.

The Business News Headlines 10 March 2023

It's the end of yet another work week...well, for some anyway. A reminder that we're back this Sunday at Noon Central and ONLY on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes we do stream.  And, remember to, on Sunday, set your clocks forward if you are in one of the states that continues to have Daylight Savings Time.  There is a movement to do away with it. Me?  I honestly never notice.  We just keep working. 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:  

• A bank collapsed today and it's a big deal;
• What happened and why?  We'll sort it out;
• The US added a bunch of jobs in February;
• Also the unemployment ticked up a bit;
• Guess who is being left out of a surging economy...
• More "issues" over at Wells Fargo;
• The Wall Street Report;
• A streamer is about to get a new name and...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.

The Business News Headlines & More 9 March 2023

We've got a full boat for you today as we talk about a host of things that will impact you and your life...if not today...in the very near future. And, make sure you click ahead for the conversation with a returning guest, Jessica Dunker from the newly minted Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association and the Iowa Restaurant Association. So much to share.  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:  

• No, not layoffs, just looking for folks who want to...quit;
• U.S. automakers and EV's. What that means for workers;
• A closer look at Lithium-Ion batteries and...fires;
• What's the deal with U.S. retailers and...Canada?
• The potato shortage is causing some menu changes;
• The Wall Street Report;
• "They don't know what they are missing." A vanishing job sector.

For the interview you'll meet Jessica Dunker who was first on our newscast way back in 2014. Today she is here to talk about the new Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association and why that was created and she'll offer up some interesting stories about the world of restaurants. Always a great conversation and you can listen to our conversation by clicking on our player!

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 8 March 2023

It's the Business News Headlines wrapped up in under ten minutes. Today a couple of job stories and nearly everybody is waiting on what the Fed might do for interest rates.  Wall Street ended the day mixed and more. But, we're getting ahead of ourselves. 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:  

• Food prices are going down but...not for you;
• Some new job numbers to share with you;
• This German company could see its first operating loss in over 30 years;;
• U.S. regulators to shut down an airline merger;
• Some interesting news about the U.S. economy;
• New Jobs and The Fed...what you should know;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Ford takes the wraps off the "Men's Only SUV".

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.

The Business News Headlines 7 March 2023

Welcome back the The Business News Headlines. One of the things you may not know is this broadcast/podcast was born some 14 years ago by our company Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. The name that we adopted more than 20 years ago tells you what we do. So, the first story we've got today comes from years of experience even if the company we're calling out...is huge. We couldn't help it. And we hope you've had a wonderful Purim. 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:  

• They doubled down on their branding problem;
• What a bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate?
• One social media platform loses the other wins?
• The Dow cratered today and why;
• Some retail chains are seeing a change in consumer spending;
• So...they are expanding options and stores;
• An in depth story about...Hot Dogs!
• The Wall Street Report;
• Homebuyers and Spring and Interest Rates.

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 6 March 2023

Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you are back with us. Coming up today a couple of Elon Musk stories...so what's new? And some retail topics.  Also, click ahead for the conversation with Nick Young from Lincolnshire in the U.K. We'll talk about the horror of Brexit, agriculture, healthcare and more with this long-time businessperson.  And to my Jewish friends and family Happy Purim. 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:  

• Twitter Down...again;
• Tesla drops some prices...again;
• Some Verizon customers to pay more (again);
• Walmart closing all the stores in this city;
• Amazon closing some cashless "Go" stores;
• JP Morgan and Casey's General Store stock;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The industry that is franticly hiring.

Those stories plus a conversation with U.K. businessperson Nick Young the founder of Nick Young Tractor Parts of Lincolnshire about what a pain Brexit has been for his business both from a compliance position and cost. We'll also talk about agriculture in the U.K and Europe plus a conversation about healthcare in Great Britain. To listen click our player:

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 2 March 2023

It's the Business News Headlines back at you again on this the 2nd day of March 2023. In the news today is a shocking report highlighted by the National Association of Realtors that looks at the disparity of Black homeownership and White homeownership. We're going to take a deep dive into that issue so, stay 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 Culture War and...candy is back;
• The Black/White homeownership gap and why;
• Starbucks called out over its anti-union activity;
• And...what they must do according to a labor judge;
• We've got the current unemployment numbers;
• And, labor costs rose...nobody saw that coming;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Heard of the Zoomer to Boomer Office? You will today.

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 1 March 2023

Welcome to the first day of March! This is the month that can bring anything from downpours to a foot of snow to sixty degree weather. Meanwhile, can somebody over at LinkedIn tell us why our video tease has started to post sideways? Back to today: We're kicking things off with a story about advertising, podcasting and that odd thing that happened in January. In addition a couple of retail stories and a recall notice.  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 odd advertising thing that happened in January;
• More mortgage application news;
• Gender pay gap...call it what it is; discrimination;
• Some frightening vehicle recall news;
• New pricing coming to Dollar Tree;
• More sketchy news from Kohls;
• Promise if you "Red Line" you will get caught;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Some airline pilots get a big raise...how big?

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 February 2023

It's the end of the month and March is upon us...you can feel it in the air. Today our first question is, "Might there be a day of the week when Elon Musk is not in the news?" We think not...and frankly it becomes irritating...opinion ours.  Coming up our first news story is about how Elon and Tesla are being sued and you won't believe by who.  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:  

• They are suing Elon and Tesla. Who are "they"?
• Consumers remain wary of the economy;
• Could be worse...take Great Britain;
• The new deal between the EU and Northern Ireland;
• Now we know the "real" cost of the $1.50 Costco combo;
• Target is now "targeting" inflation weary shoppers;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And the U.S. is lagging on RTO...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.