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The Business News Headlines 31 July 2024

It's the final day of July 2024 and we've got some of the big business news stories for you on this Wednesday afternoon.  Thanks so much for being with us.  And today we're going somewhere we don't often go.  As you know we don't do politics here but today we do have two stories from that world. 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:

• The Fed sees changes and hints at a rate cut...soon;
• More air-bag inflator news hit today;
• Does StubHub inflate ticket prices? The AG in DC thinks so;
• People are starting to pay closer attention the the 2024 presidential race;
• Some political news from the UAW;
• The Boar's Head deli meat recall is serious;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Surprise! Pending home sales rose in June.

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 30 July 2024

So, did you know that today is International Friendship Day?  You in?

Coming up today a couple of stories about technology errors, the market report and how Americans are feeling about the future of the economy. Those stories and more from this 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:

• What do Americans think about the future of the U.S. Economy?
• The U.S. Senate has passed a bill to protect kids online;
• But the devil will be in the details;
• A report on income differences by race and age makes the news;
• Stalantis is offering white collar workers a buyout and why;
• Spirit Airlines is going to offer perks...for a price;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Starbucks and another tech issue while Delta seeks legal action.

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 22 July 2024

Welcome back! We had a major technical issue while we were on the road this past Friday so we were not able to record the newscast. Sometimes things like that happen but at least it wasn't a CrowdStrike issue. BTW anybody remember seeing images like this on their old TV's?  Thanks for being with us again. 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:

• Three critical data points coming out this week;
• And those will have an impact on the markets;
• The EPA is sending out billions to fight climate change;
• More news about CrowdStrike and the outage;
• A crack down on gambling sites operated by China;
• Yet more "issues" for Dodge and RAM products;
• The Wall Street Report;
• McDonald's is attempting to lure you back...and how.

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 16 July 2024

Our area of the Greater Des Moines Metro has been busy cleaning up after a tornado touched down in the City of Urbandale and Windsor Heights.  There also was damage in downtown Des Moines as the twister made it's way across the metro. The second big storm to hit this area in less than a month. Welcome to the Business News Headlines and we've got some great stories for you.  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:

• The big story today is that of retail sales;
• The numbers surprised many economists;
• Walmart wants you to think "Back to School" shopping;
• And brushing off an old brand at the same time;
• Buying ammo from a vending machine? Yep;
• The U.S. is imposing sanctions over timeshare fraud in Mexico;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The big hit on car dealers from the cyber attack is massive.

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 Headlines and the effort to build a new Sikh Temple in Urbandale, Iowa

Welcome to the VERY LATE edition of the Business News Headlines.  Late because we had tornado activity in the Greater Des Moines Metro.  Along with the business news headlines you'll hear from Baljit Singh Virdi one of the organizers of an effort to build a new Sikh Temple (Gurudwara) in Urbandale, Iowa.  While they have an aging facility in West Des Moines the goal here is to meet their expanding membership and have a building that can also serve as a community center for everyone and not just members of the Sikh faith. And, 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 Fed, inflation and what Fed Chair Jerome Powell said today;
• Macy's says the planned takeover by 2 investment groups is over;
• Millennials now outnumber Baby Boomers;
• And their buying habits are impacting the economy 12 examples;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Vehicle insurance has ballooned and what owners are doing about it.

For the interview you'll meet Baljit Singh Virdi from the Sikh community who wants to build a new temple but first must get a variance from the Urbandale Board of Adjustment.  That story and more about his faith are in this broadcast.

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 12 July 2024

Leading our newscast today is yet another story about…inflation and why Tesla stock has been downgraded to "sell". This is the business news headlines for Friday the 12^th of July…thanks for being here. Also a reminder that we're back with the Business Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL and, yes, we do stream.  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:

• What? Inflation...again?
• And why economists didn't freak out;
• Banks are worried about spending and collecting;
• That AT&T data breach happened...when exactly?
• Tesla stock has been downgraded to "sell" and why;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Seems that X is a "bad actor" in the EU and why.

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 28 June 2024

If you are traveling by air get ready because TSA is expected to, once again, see a huge number of travelers in U.S. airports starting on Saturday. Two words: Be nice. Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL and, yes, we do stream.  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 inflation report should make the Fed...happy;
• The SCOTUS hands big business a bonus;
• From fish market to a glitzy destination in Tokyo;
• A rural retail chain responds to right-wing backlash;
• How bad is the EV issue in the U.S.?  We'll share;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Americans sour on renewable energy...

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 Partly Personal 27 June 2024

Welcome to Thursday.  We had a family issue yesterday that rocked us pretty hard. We had made the decision to have our beloved dog, Oscar, move across the Rainbow Bridge. He was a Lab/Chow mix who had been struggling for the past year with age and joint problems We got him as a rescue at age five or six (nobody knows) and had him for close to ten years. I know that you know...how awful this is. The Vet, who works for Lap of Love was amazing and she came to our home. The company specializes in end of life care in 36 states.  I just thought you should know. 

Today in the business news headlines:

• A new threat for domestic EV manufacturers;
• Walgreens says they will be closing more stores;
• A bit of good news for the housing market;
• Some job numbers and economic data to share with you;
• Temu responds to a lawsuit from Arkansas;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Levi's and H&M report earnings...and news about

  Beyoncé and her country hit "Levii's Jeans."

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 25 June 2024

We kick things off today talking about consumers and how confident we might be about the economy, job market and more.  Also if you hold student debt and you were counting on enrolling in the SAVE plan that was rolled out last summer. Better hang on...we'll get to that story too. 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:

• Consumer confidence falls but there is a but;
• The Associated Press is setting up local news outlets and why;
• Student loan?  Wanted to enroll in the SAVE plan?  Sorry...
• EV maker Rivian saw its stock jump and why;
• Meanwhile Tesla is back in the news;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, another trucking company calls it quits.

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 24 June 2024

Welcome to a new business week!  We had some technical difficulties at the end of last week but grateful to be back with you today. We'll kick things off with a focus on housing issues including rentals. 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:

• A new Biden proposal to boost housing affordability;
• How much does a family need to make to afford...rent;
• More AI trouble this time it's music;
• What Canada is considering to protect workers;
• The flooding in Iowa is...intense. An update;
• The Farm Bill that needs to become law;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Target gets a new third-party partner.

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.