Becker Private Equity & Business

FedEx is down 19% overnight as it warns about slowing volumes and sales.

The markets fell yesterday and our set to fall again today.

Treasury yields are at their highest level in years and set to go higher. The one year broke the 4% barrier. The 10 year is close to 3.5%.

In this episode Scott discusses the Anthony Scaramucci and SkyBridge Deal with FTX.

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The markets were slightly up yesterday after their worst day in years Tuesday.

Oil is right around $88 a barrel.

Bitcoin has fallen back again to around $20,000.

The 10 year yield is at 3.41. It's 52 week range is 1.29 to 3.48%.

Futures point slightly down today and poised to give back yesterday's gains. It is like looking at the scale after a few bad days of eating, I can't quite bring myself to open up the accounts on the websites and look at the results from Tuesday just yet.

McDonalds CEO raises crime concerns for business in Chicago.

US mortgage rates top 6% and housing affordability becomes a debacle.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares two top market updates.

Inflation came in higher than expected. CPI at 8.3%. Markets were anticipating closer to 8.1%

Yesterday, the markets seen their worst day since June 2020.

In this episode Scott shares 5 key thoughts on building a business and investing,

In this episode, Scott shares 4 thoughts on how to run a business successfully during a recession.

Watch headcount & be careful not to over hire.

Take care of your customers.

Go easy on debt.

Invest carefully & in areas with the highest probability of success.

In this episode Scott discusses the importance of not looking for love and emotional support from your private equity investors.

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Markets finished higher yesterday extending a 4-day win streak.

The Nasdaq gained 1.27%, the S&P 500 1.06% and the Dow .71%.

Futures point up today.

Bitcoin has risen nearly 17% over the last few days.

Oil is back to close to $90 a barrel.

B of A survey shows investors fleeing equities en Masse on fear of recession.

Peloton co-founder John Foley resigns from the board.

Goldman is laying off hundreds of people.

In this episode, Scott gives a market update for September 13, 2022.

In this episode, Scott discusses allocation of equities versus debt, which is important to both long term returns and mental health.  While long-term outcomes are important, Scott stresses the equal importance of managing your mental health when investing.