The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses reports of small-scale layoffs at major banks, including BofA, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Boeing’s efforts to recover from cash burn, Intel’s leadership shake-up and AI strategy overhaul, and Williams Sonoma’s cautious outlook for 2025 despite recent improvements.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Morgan Stanley’s plan to lay off 2,000 employees—about 2.5% of its workforce—amid efforts to cut costs.

Scott Becker discusses the latest Fed meeting, where Chairman Powell signaled persistent inflation, slower growth, and higher unemployment.

In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC shares her journey as an engineer-turned-marketer-turned-consultant-turned-speaker, discussing the challenges and rewards of being a “hyphenate”—someone who thrives in multiple professional arenas.

In this episode, Dr. Rahul Gupta, President of GATC Health, joins Scott Becker to discuss how AI and machine learning are transforming the speed, cost, and success rates of drug development.

In this episode, Scott Becker challenges the rise of binary thinking in politics, business, and society.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores the recent share buybacks by American Eagle Outfitters and RH, questioning the financial strategy behind borrowing to repurchase shares.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down five key market stories, including a rough day for stocks, private equity fund struggles, and surprising comebacks from companies like CVS and Intel.

In this episode, Gregory P. Hawver, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses the growing role of independent sponsors in the deal-making world. He breaks down how independent sponsors differ from traditional private equity funds, their unique deal structures, and why this investment model is gaining traction. Plus, he shares insights on the upcoming McGuireWoods Independent Sponsor Conference – October 14-15, 2025.