Episodes

  • Navigating Strategic Shifts in Private Equity with Matt Wolf of RSM 9-30-24

    Navigating Strategic Shifts in Private Equity with Matt Wolf of RSM 9-30-24
    Sep 30 2024
    In this episode, Matt Wolf, Healthcare Senior Analyst and Business Valuation Leader at RSM, joins Scott Becker to explore how changing interest rates and macroeconomic conditions are influencing strategic investors in the private equity space. They discuss the impact on acquisitions, divestitures, and deal-making strategies for healthcare and beyond.
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    11 mins
  • 5 Market Trends: Jeep’s Struggles, Bitcoin’s Gains, and Economic Indicators 9-30-24

    5 Market Trends: Jeep’s Struggles, Bitcoin’s Gains, and Economic Indicators 9-30-24
    Sep 30 2024
    In this episode, Scott Becker highlights five key stories, including Stellantis’ recent struggles, Coinbase’s fluctuations alongside Bitcoin’s impressive 55% year-to-date rise, and challenges in the U.S. job market. He also shares insights from the Levin-Becker Economic Fear Index and celebrates 300,000 downloads for the podcast.
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    3 mins
  • 7 Key Market Updates: Stock Performance, Economic Shifts, and Industry News 9-30-24

    7 Key Market Updates: Stock Performance, Economic Shifts, and Industry News 9-30-24
    Sep 30 2024
    In this episode of the Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast, Scott Becker shares insights on seven key stories shaping the business landscape today. He discusses the mixed market signals, highlights impressive year-to-date gains for the NASDAQ and S&P, and explores challenges faced by companies like Stellantis, Ryanair, and Acadia Healthcare.
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    3 mins
  • Three Key Stats + the Three Amigos 9-28-24

    Three Key Stats + the Three Amigos 9-28-24
    Sep 28 2024
    In this episode, Scott Becker discusses three major economic stats, including the August Personal Consumer Expenditures Index, GDP growth, and weekly jobless claims. He also highlights the world’s wealthiest individuals, the “Three Amigos” – Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk, each worth over $200 billion. Tune in for insights into inflation, economic growth, and […]
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    2 mins
  • Introducing the Becker Economic Fear Index: Tracking Market Concerns 9-28-24

    Introducing the Becker Economic Fear Index: Tracking Market Concerns 9-28-24
    Sep 28 2024
    In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the launch of the Becker Economic Fear Index, a new tool to gauge economic anxieties among business leaders. He shares personal insights on market panics, the importance of proper financial allocations, and how having the right strategy can help weather economic uncertainty.
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    4 mins
  • Apple’s iPhone Sales: Lukewarm Demand and Changing Consumer Habits 9-27-24

    Apple’s iPhone Sales: Lukewarm Demand and Changing Consumer Habits 9-27-24
    Sep 27 2024
    In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the lukewarm sales of Apple’s iPhone 16, exploring how consumer buying habits have shifted from high excitement to practical upgrades. Despite softer iPhone sales, Apple remains a tech giant with a $3.5 trillion market cap.
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    3 mins
  • Five Market Updates: Costco Misses, iPhone Sales Slow, and Gen Z Workforce Trends 9-27-24

    Five Market Updates: Costco Misses, iPhone Sales Slow, and Gen Z Workforce Trends 9-27-24
    Sep 27 2024
    In today’s episode, Scott Becker covers key business stories including Costco’s revenue miss, lukewarm iPhone 16 sales, and companies’ frustrations with Gen Z workers. He also discusses China’s economic efforts, Dell’s office return mandate, and notable stock movements for Walgreens Boots Alliance and Trump Media.
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    3 mins
  • The Future of Productivity and AI in Healthcare with Matt Wolf of RSM 9-26-24

    The Future of Productivity and AI in Healthcare with Matt Wolf of RSM 9-26-24
    Sep 26 2024
    In this episode, Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Business Valuation Leader at RSM, discusses the impact of productivity trends on economic growth and the potential of generative AI to revolutionize healthcare. He explores how these technologies could free up clinical time and drive enterprise value in the coming years.
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    6 mins