Becker Business Minute Podcast

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 the staggering wealth of today’s top billionaires.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This episode covers HP’s impressive market performance, Costco’s continued success, and the challenges Ford and GM face due to trade tariffs. We also touch on the broader economic effects of political actions and their unexpected consequences.

In this episode, we explore the factors driving market growth, Fed Chairman Powell’s balanced approach to interest rates, and financial risks facing retirees. We also cover Costco’s stock performance and concerns around capping credit card interest rates.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses NVIDIA’s impressive 144% year-to-date rise, Disney’s challenges with its park business, and KKR’s strong performance amid fundraising difficulties. He also touches on Visa’s antitrust lawsuit and Tempest AI’s ongoing success in the oncology field.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers six crucial business stories, including the contrasting economic realities between stockholders and lower-income consumers, the rise of billionaires like Musk, Zuckerberg, and Bezos, and the remarkable year-to-date performance of NVIDIA. He also discusses Visa’s antitrust lawsuit and the rise of Tempest AI, highlighting key market shifts.

In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares her expertise on consumerism in healthcare and how private equity is navigating this evolving landscape. She highlights trends in patient expectations, technology’s role in improving the patient experience, and how healthcare providers are responding to the shift towards more consumer-driven care.