Insight on Business

The Business News Headlines 10 September 2024

We kick things off today with a surprise bit of news about your income.  No, really and it's such good news, and makes total sense given our reporting on consumer spending, that we have to let you in on what has happened. Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines.  Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:

• Can we talk about your...income?
• Inflation is predicted to once again go down;
• Starbucks new CEO and the "coffee shop vibe";
• Google and Apple lose in the European Union;
• Australia to limit social media access for young teens;
• BMW lowers its sales and income levels for this year and why;
• Shoppers flock to get up to 50% off.  Where?  We'll share;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, why Bank of America is, once again, increasing it wage levels.

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 Central 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 Sam Sapkota 3 September 2024

Welcome back to the first weekday of September.  Hope those of you living in the U.S. and Canada had a great Labor Day Holiday Weekend.  But, not we're back and just in time for an awful start on Wall Street. Much like August the three major indexes fell, big time and we'll start with that story.  Stick around because after the news you'll hear from Sam Sapkota about venture capitalism, Shark Tank and the company he and his business partner purchased just this past March that has really taken off. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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: 

• It was awful on Wall Street and why;
• The question might be, "Has the Fed waited too long?";
• Solo dining is a trend...no, really!
• Another deadly accident think drinking and auto-technology;
• The Wall Street Report;
• More bad news for Elon and "X".

Now meet Sam Sapkota a former venture capitalist who will give you a "behind the scene" look at that profession and how it's nothing like Shark Tank.  We'll then spend some time talking about the company he and his business partner purchased back in March and how Revival Concrete Coatings has grown and become so profitable in just...months.  

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 Central 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 August 2024

It was a fitting end to the month of August as we watched Wall Street end the month on a high note. (Maybe a good time to check your 401k!) More about that in just a bit.  We kick things off today talking about...yes...inflation and more good news.  Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:

• More positive news about inflation;
• We now do expect a rate cut in September;
• Speaking of inflation check what happened in Europe;
• X has been banned in Brazil and why;
• The Teamsters in Canada filed some legal suits and why;
• The Wall Street Report;
• If you are traveling this holiday weekend...you will not be alone.

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 Central 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 22 August 2024

Here are the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 22nd day of August and we kick things off today by focusing on the rail strike in Canada and, yes, it will impact the United States. (Photo Credit: Reuters) Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on social media 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 Rail Strike in Canada and its impact;
• U.S. stocks weakened ahead of the Fed speech tomorrow;
• A legal case against Amazon can move forward and why;
• A new COVID-19 vaccine is on the way...this week;
• Home mortgage rates fell again. Welcome news for buyers and sellers;
• Looking for a food deal? Chilies has one for you and it beats fast food;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, who REALLY owns X?  The names are released and what that means.

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 Central 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 July 2024

The day before the Independence Day Holiday here in the U.S. and a reminder that we're going to be out tomorrow as well. As Wall Street goes, so too do we. We will, however, be posting a number of past business conversations on our social media feeds.  Speaking of which, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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 travel rush is underway and what to expect;
• What the Central Bank minutes tells us;
• We'll take a closer look at the ADP report on employment;
• Microsoft agrees to pay $14.4 million to some employees and why;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, more lousy news from the housing sector.

Thanks for being here!

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 Central 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 June 2024

Not sure if you noticed or not but today is the Summer Solstice meaning it is the shortest night and the longest day of the year.  And, get this, it is the longest day in the past 228 years. Impressive! Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 20th of June and we've got plenty to cover. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media 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:

• Foreign investments and the Supreme Court;
• Limiting social media use for children is real;
• Some inflation news out of the U.K.;
• No more "plastic pillows";
• You know that gas powered leaf blower...
• New unemployment numbers are out;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Some hot sneaker news wraps us up.

Thanks for being here!

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 Central 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 a Programing Note 7 May 2024

This is National Teacher Appreciation Day and Week so we kick things off today with a shout-out to those of you who teach our children and help guide them toward a productive life. It really does matter and we are grateful.  This is the Business News Headlines for today the 7th day of May.  Thanks for being here. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media 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:

• Teacher Appreciation Deals;
• TikToc is going to court;
• Good news about Social Security?  Maybe;
• And what would solve the issue...we think;
• The Boy Scouts of America is doing a name change;
• EV news out of Rivian;
• Disney dragged on the markets today and why;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Panera and "Charged Sips" made the news.

Also a brief programming note as we head to Washington, D.C. for the next couple of days with the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

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 Central 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 May 2024

Hello Friday! Welcome to the Business News Headlines for today the 3rd day of May and thanks for being here. A reminder that we're back on the air this Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL.  Insight on Business the News Hour features some of the top business news stories of the past week, a look at the markets and this week an incredible guest in author Austin Frerick. He's recently released a bombshell of a book, "Barons - Money, Power and the Corruption of America's Food Industry".  What is so stunning about this read is that Austin names...names. Come by on Sunday for a listen. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media 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 Job Numbers came down but still hiring is happening;
• There are big changes on who is getting hired and who...isn't;
• Big changes in tax credits for EV buyers and why;
• Aetna reaches a major settlement think LGBTQ+;
• Walgreens, Candy and TikToc...yes, it's a thing;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Families are traveling together and what they are doing.

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 Central 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 History 2 May 2024

Welcome to Thursday and the Business News Headlines for this the 2nd day of May. One other thing before we get into the newscast: Some time ago I sat down with author, community connector and podcaster Ben McDougal. You may know him from 1,000 Cups Des Moines. Anyway here is that conversation we had about the beginnings of Insight on Business and some fun conversation about what it takes to be creative every day the title is Consistency Counts. Meanwhile, 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:

• Jobless Claims and the U.S. Job Market;
• Black taxpayers get audited more often and why;
• Microsoft and Malaysia made the news;
• Peloton is axing 400 workers and its CEO;
• Mortgage rates climbed yet again;
• The Wall Street Report;
• A zinger! Google paid Apple big money for...

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 Central 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 18 April 2024

It's been a busy day here at "Radio Ranch" as we've been following a string of economic reports that continues to show the strength of the U.S. economy even in the face of crippling interest rates and stubborn inflation. And we start things off today detailing those reports. Meanwhile, 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 economy and unemployment;
• The economy and home sales;
• The economy and mid-Atlantic manufacturing;
• Who wins? Plastic or the environment a Starbucks story;
• The TikToc ban gets new life in the U.S. House;
• The sad story of Tesla stock prices yet again;
• The Wall Street Report
• Where are tech workers headed? You might be surprised.

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 Central 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.