The Business News Headlines 31 January 2025

It's the final day of January and we're about to take a deeper dive into the promised 25% tariffs by the Trump White House. What might be the impact.  We'll get into that and more. Also a reminder that we're back on the air with The Business Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and on News/Talk 1540 KXEL.  Drop in. And, if 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 10 minutes:

• The tariffs what might happen if the promise if fulfilled;
• From vehicles to liquor to fuel to fruits and vegetables;
• Apple iPhone sales numbers for the holiday season are out;
• Berkshire Hathaway cuts 4,000 jobs in the face of huge profits;
• Costco union workers to go out on strike tonight?
• Meanwhile the company has increased hourly pay;
• Joann's Fabrics and Crafts readies labor cuts and why;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, might we be seeing the end of cable "cord cutting"?

Thanks for listening!

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