Becker Private Equity & Business

In this episode Scott Becker provides a quick market update.

The markets fell again yesterday. The Nasdaq down 1.02%, the S&P 500 down .88%, and the Dow down .73%.

The markets point down again today.

Oil up to nearly $80 a barrel, Bitcoin down below $22,000, and the 1 year treasury right around 4.89%.

In this episode, Scott discusses what happens when activist, and possibly hostile investors come to your company looking to invest.

In this episode, Scott gives 10 notes about the market for February 9th, 2023.

In this episode, recurring guest Rick Kes, a Partner at RSM, discusses updates on the 2023 private equity deal environment.

In this episode, we are joined by regular guest Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, to share an update on private equity deal activity in 2023, her thoughts on talent management in tough economic times, and advice for leaders.

In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of setting new goals, finding new challenges, and finding new passions.

In this episode Scott Becker shares 4 quick notes on Chipotle.

Chipotle reported great overall results but missed estimates and the stock fell 6% pre-market.

Income up 68% YOY in 4th quarter to $223.7 million.

Revenues up 11%, earnings per share missed estimates.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Higher prices, same store sales up 5.6% and higher labor costs.

In this episode Scott Becker shares 6 key thoughts on Zoom.

Zoom to lay off 1,300, 15% of workforce.

Zoom Overall a very profitable company.

It’s next earnings call is Feb 27th.

Stock jumped nearly 10% on news of cutting head count.

It’s stock is down nearly 40% over the last year.

And more!

In this episode Scott Becker shares some thoughts around the importance of recovery and rest in order to truly reach peak performance.

In this epiosde Scott Becker discusses:

Markets climbed yesterday after remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Futures point down this AM.

eBay laying off 500.

Zoom to lay off 1,300, 15% of workforce.

Chipotle reported great overall results but missed estimates and the stock fell 6% pre-market

Biden takes aim at share buybacks, an economic policy that makes little economic sense.

One theme of today's podcast is recovery, rest and sharpening the saw and its need whether in business, sports, or life.

Microsoft is like Apollo Creed and back at it to fight Google in the search engine game.

Bed Bath & Beyond drops 48% yesterday.

Bitcoin stable at $23,165.

The 10 year rises to 3.67%, the 1 year to 4.89%.

Oil at $78 a barrel.

And more!