The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the year-to-date stock performance of major private equity firms like Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo Global, alongside health insurers UnitedHealth, Cigna, and CVS. Tune in for insights on which companies are thriving and which are facing challenges.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers the Fed’s unexpected 50 basis point rate cut and its impact on the markets, NASDAQ’s rally, struggling home sales, Mark Cuban’s defense of billionaires, and the latest on Trump Media. Tune in for a quick take on key economic developments.

In this episode, Scott Becker is joined by Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, to discuss major trends in healthcare private equity. Holly shares insights on interest rate caps, deal volume, regulatory headwinds, and the impact of California’s AB 3129 bill on healthcare transactions.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares 14 essential investment principles, covering topics such as saving strategies, maximizing employer-sponsored funds, core portfolio allocations, and the importance of long-term market involvement. These tips are designed to help both new and experienced investors build a solid investment foundation.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights five key stories, including the Fed’s anticipated rate cuts, Elon Musk’s potential to become the world’s first trillionaire, Berkshire Hathaway’s top stock holdings, the performance of Tempus AI, and Tenet Healthcare’s impressive transformation.

In this episode, Scott Becker talks with Matthew Mitchell, former head coach of the University of Kentucky’s women’s basketball team and current CEO of The Winning Tools. Matthew shares insights from his transition into the corporate world, where he applies the leadership principles that brought him success on the court to help businesses achieve sustained success. Tune in for an engaging discussion on teamwork, discipline, and how to build a winning culture in any organization.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the balance between staying focused or expanding in business, emphasizing the need to strive for greatness. He also covers America’s growing debt, Amazon’s return-to-office policy, Microsoft’s continued success, and Tupperware’s decline into bankruptcy.

In this episode, Scott Becker contrasts Tupperware’s decline with Microsoft’s sustained success, highlighting Microsoft’s constant innovation and growth. He emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement, citing Microsoft’s $60 billion stock buyback and expansion into areas like LinkedIn and Azure.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on the downfall of Tupperware and the critical importance of continuous innovation. Using Tupperware’s bankruptcy as a cautionary tale, he highlights the need for businesses to stay vibrant, improve constantly, and avoid becoming commoditized.

In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, about strategies for narrowing goals and staying focused to close the year successfully. They discuss the importance of discipline, commitment, and finding balance between hard work and rest.