The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business

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The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business episodes

July 19, 20245 Stories We Are Watching Today 7-19-24
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the following stories:
Jobless Claims up.
Walgreens Boots Alliance is down 54% year to date.
CVS Health is down 22% year to date.
UnitedHealth Group is up 9% year to date.
Tesla is now flat year to date after being down at one time more than 35%.
5 min
July 18, 2024 10 Stories We Are Following Today 7-18-24
In this episode, Scott shares 10 stories to watch.
6 min
July 18, 2024 Navigating the Current Deal Climate with Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP 7-18-24
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, about the evolving deal environment in 2024. They discuss the increase in broken deals, extended hold periods, and the cautious approach of buyers in the current high-cost capital market, offering insights into the private equity landscape and future trends.
11 min
July 18, 20248 Stories We Are Watching Today 7-18-24
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the following stories:
The Nasdaq dropped 2.7% yesterday.
The 1 year treasury yield is at 4.86%.
Domino’s dropped nearly 12% yesterday.
Five Below, the retailer no one goes to, dropped 25% yesterday.
Snap Inc. sank nearly 10% yesterday.
The market is set for a small rebound today. It’s now falling.
NVIDIA fell 6.62% yesterday.
Bitcoin opens right near $65,000.
4 min
July 17, 2024 Navigating Leadership and Deal Trends in Healthcare and Private Equity with Holly Buckley 7-17-24
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods. Holly shares her insights on effective leadership, the importance of communication and strategic planning, and current trends in healthcare and private equity, including increased interest in healthcare IT, pharma services, and life sciences.
9 min
July 17, 2024 BlackRock vs. Blackstone, Rent Control, and Market Leaders: Key Insights 7-17-24
In this episode, Scott Becker compares BlackRock and Blackstone, discusses the top three public PE funds, and critiques rent control policies. He also reviews the current standings of the five largest companies by market cap, highlighting significant market movements and trends.
6 min
July 17, 2024 Jeff Bezos & Amazon: 8 Quick Points 7-17-24
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights eight key points about Jeff Bezos and Amazon’s meteoric rise. From Amazon’s humble beginnings as an online bookstore to becoming a $2 trillion market cap giant, Becker delves into Bezos’ innovative business philosophy and the strategic decisions that fueled Amazon’s success.
6 min
July 16, 2024 Navigating Healthcare Investment Trends with BPOC’s Greg Moerschel 7-16-24
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Greg Moerschel, Managing Partner at BPOC. They discuss BPOC’s strategic focus on lower middle-market healthcare investments, current industry trends, and valuable advice for emerging leaders and founders in the healthcare sector.
19 min
July 16, 2024 13 Stories We Are Watching Today 7-16-24
In this episode, Scott Becker covers 13 key stories, including Apple’s surge to a record market cap, United Health Group’s financial impact from a cyber attack, and the latest trends in private equity with insights on BlackRock, Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo Global Management. Tune in for a comprehensive update on market movements, company performances, and noteworthy developments.
8 min
July 15, 2024 Current Trends in Middle Market Private Equity with Richard Kes of RSM 7-15-24
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. They discuss key economic indicators impacting private equity, the outlook for interest rates, and the increasing focus on bolt-on acquisitions to drive growth in the middle market.
9 min