The Business News Headlines and More 5 February 2025

Today we'll start things off talking about the LA wildfires and the problems local residents are having with their insurance companies and what California is trying to do to resolve so many issues. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 5th day of February...glad you are with us again.  Also, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 11 minutes:

• Homeowners and California insurance issues;
• Tariff Talk: What will cost you more...soon;
• Super Bowl ads are coming. How wacky can they get?
• AI app DeepSeek and a company barred from doing business in the US;
• Some labor news out of Whole Foods;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, Starbucks is redoing their marketing message and why.

For the conversation you'll meet Paul Petrus the Senior Lead Facilitator for Best Corporate Events.. We met Paul in New Orleans last month and the work he did in two team building events was spectacular. If you have anything to do with planning your next corporate meeting make sure you check out Best Corporate Events.

Thanks for listening!

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