Becker Private Equity & Business

In this episode Scott Becker discusses United Airlines and American expecting great profits in 2023.

In this episode Scott Becker discusses:

The markets were mixed yesterday with the Nasdaq slightly up and the S&P 500 and Dow slightly down.

Futures point up early this AM.

Bitcoin continues to rise as its back at $21,000.

Oil is rising again and is up to $82 a barrel.

Cannabis is recovering from an awful fourth quarter and last year.

The 10 year opens flat at 3.53%.

The 1 year treasury has dipped to 4.67%.

Goldman Sachs stock dropped nearly 7% yesterday as it missed Q4 earnings forecasts.

Party City files for bankruptcy.

And more!

In this episode, Scott highlights the exemplary leadership of Michellene Davis, President & CEO, National Medical Fellowships, Inc.

In this episode, Scott discusses the importance of partnerships in business, sports, and in life.

In this episode Scott Becker compares government debt to poorly managed individual credit card debt.

In this episode Scott Becker discusses the BlackRock vs Goldman debate over the 60/40 portfolio. BlackRock with $8.6 trillion under management says it's outdated. Goldman still says it's a valid building block for portfolios.

In this episode Scott Becker discusses 3 different perspectives on government debt.

In this episode Scott Becker discusses:

The markets are closed today in honor of legendary civil rights leader and advocate Martin Luther King and MLK day. In healthcare today's shout out of the day goes to the remarkable Michellene Davis, Esq., who leads National Medical Fellowships and who is a fierce advocate for health equity.

The markets had a great day Friday and for the week last week.

Increasingly different perspectives on the national debt debt in DC. Janet Yellen says raise the debt ceiling. Kevin McCarthy says cap government spending. Barron's writes "Too much government debt could become a big problem for the stock market". And the nation.

“Electric Vehicles Made Up 10% of All New Cars Sold Last Year” - WSJ.

BlackRock vs Goldman spar over the 60/40 portfolio.

As a segue from 5, 3 core types of portfolios

Growth- 70 to 100% Equities. 0 to 30 percent bonds.

70 to 100% bonds. 0 to 30% equities.

30 to 70% equities. 70 to 30% bonds.

And more!

This webinar, recorded on 1-12-23 discussed the outlook for the private equity deal market in 2023. More or less deals, multiples and more.

The webinar featured:

Rick Kes, Health Care Partner at RSM US LLP

Hector M. Torres, Managing Director, Healthcare Investment Banking at DC Advisory

Moderated by Scott Becker, Partner at McGuireWoods, Publisher at Beckers Healthcare, Board Member, Author

BlackRock saw profits and revenues drop in the 4th quarter. But their all-important AUM, or assets under management, grew back to $8.6 trillion. That’s the most important leading indicator for an asset management firm.