Episodes

In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Tesla reported record profit in Q4. IBM announced that it is cutting nearly 4,000 jobs. SAP also announced significant layoffs. Meta/Facebook which has seen less excitement and growth in their platform, reinstated President Trump’s Facebook accounts. Further in the Elon Musk watch, it’s being reported that he is raising equity to pay down some of the debt taken on to finance the Twitter acquisition. Microsoft is both investing heavily in ChatGPT and ...

This episode features Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC. Here, she shares her thoughts on when it is appropriate to abandon either a product or business idea that isn’t working.

In this episode Scott Becker discusses 4 quick thoughts on Microsoft and their earnings release.

In this episode Scott Becker discusses The Biden Administration targeting Google, non-competes, and other aspects of big business. There is a lot of of uncertainty currently regarding the FTC non-compete proposal.

In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Futures point down this AM on increased concerns of recession and softening corporate earnings. The Biden Administration targets Google, non-competes, and other aspects of big business. Lots of uncertainty currently regarding the FTC non-compete proposal. Microsoft met its earnings forecast but barely missed its revenue forecast. Great call yesterday with the Becker’s Healthcare CEO advisory board. Incredible to visit with Salvatore Buscemi on the inv...

This episode features Andrea Lee Linna, Partner at McGuireWoods, LLP. Here, she discusses the FTC moving forward in banning non-competes & what that will mean for health systems & private equity firms.

In this episode, Scott discusses 10-12 quick market notes for Tuesday, January 24th 2023.

In this episode Scott Becker discusses 5 big takeaways from the news coming out of the WEF conference in Davos.

In this episode Scott Becker discusses the success of the film “Avatar” and how it shows you must be great at something.

In today’s shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Marc Benioff, Chairman and CEO of Salesforce.

In this episode, Scott discusses reasons for the market going up, including inflation slowing and the Fed steadying out interest rate hikes.

In this episode Scott Becker discusses Elliott Management taking a big stake in Salesforce.

In this episode Scott Becker discusses the concept the importance of choosing if something is a hobby or something you truly wish to excel in.

In this episode Scott Becker discusses: The markets jumped Friday on news that it looks like the Fed will slow the pace of interest rate hikes. Year to date the Nasdaq is up 7.25% and the S&P 500 is up nearly 4%. The Dow is up 72%. Futures are flat this AM. The 1 year treasury is close to 4.67%, the 2 year has fallen to close 4.17%, and the 10 year opens around 3,48%. Tesla is up nearly 24% so far this year. Elliot Management has taken a multi-billion-dollar stake in Salesforce. Bitcoin h...

In this episode Scott discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with people that see the best in you.

In this episode, Scott discusses the ramifications of Wayfair laying off 10% of their workforce, and how they got to this point.

In this episode, Scott discusses how independent studies are not always truly independent.

In this episode Scott Becker discusses Google announcing job cuts of 12,000 people and the current state of the advertisement industry.

In this episode Scott Becker discusses the current strife in the government around whether to raise the debt ceiling or not.

Here, Scott discusses progressive lawmakers in blue states are pushing in a coordinated way to raise taxes on the wealthy.

In this episode, Scott discusses: New jobless claims came in low at 190000. This signals the labor market remains tight and will give the Fed the ability to keep raising rates albeit at a slower pace.

In this episode Scott Becker Discusses: CEO of Google announces job cuts of 12,000 people, 6% of its workforce. Reid Hastings the noted founder of Netflix is moving to the role of Executive Chairman from Co-Ceo. Jamie Dimon the well-regarded CEO of JP Morgan made $34 million last year.

In this episoe Scott Becker discusses: The markets fell again yesterday. Futures are flat this AM. New jobless claims came in low at 190,000. Google announced job cuts of 12,000 people, 6% of its workforce. Progressive lawmakers in blue states are pushing in a coordinated way to raises taxes on the wealthy. Jamie Dimon the well-regarded CEO of JP Morgan made $34 million last year. Reid Hastings the noted founder of Netflix is moving to the role of Executive Chairman from Co-Ceo. Crypto l...

In this episode Scott Becker discusses how if a business has too much debt, it makes them fragile.