The Business News Headlines and More 8 January 2024

Welcome to a brand new week and the business news headlines for this the 8th day of January which also is the opening day of the Iowa Legislature.  To that end make sure you click ahead for the interview with Joe Murphy the President of the Iowa Business Council which is made up of some of the largest corporations in the state. And, 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: 

• Tech stocks ruled and crude fizzled;
• A federal funding deal and it matters;
• Tiger Woods and Nike part company;
• Gadgets will be on display in Las Vegas;
• Treasury Secretary Yellen on "shell companies";
• European supermarkets and "Shrinkflation" issues;
• The Wall Street Report;
• A record number of empty offices in major cities.

Now, make sure you click ahead and listen as we talk legislative priorities with Joe Murphy from the Iowa Business Council.  To listen to that conversation click this link.

Thanks for listening!

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