The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business

In this episode, Scott Becker covers a turbulent day in the markets, pressure on private equity exits, and notable stock moves across technology, healthcare, and travel.

In this episode, Scott Becker examines Beyond Meat’s steep 80% decline over the past year and its move into protein drinks.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Porsche’s nearly 10% sales decline, driven by a tough China market and slower than expected electric vehicle momentum.

In this episode, Danny Resnick, Managing Director and Wealth Partner at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, and Abe Puerto, Executive Director and head of J.P. Morgan Defined Contribution Consulting, discuss key trends shaping employer-sponsored retirement plans. They cover market timing versus rebalancing, the evolving role of target date funds, the potential inclusion of alternative assets, and fiduciary considerations for plan sponsors.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers the breakup between Saks and Amazon, slowing Porsche sales, Beyond Meat’s pivot, and recent moves across Meta, Apple, Walmart, and DraftKings.

In this episode, Chitra Nawbatt, author, entrepreneur, investor, and host of The CodeBreaker Mindset podcast, shares insights on decision making, leadership, and resilience in a fast changing world shaped by tech and AI. She shares insights into her book and newsletter, and how pattern recognition, pivots, and purpose can help leaders build impact and navigate complexity.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Circle Internet’s recent drop, reflections on investor inertia, and what it feels like to hold declining assets.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Goldman Sachs’ strong earnings, BlackRock’s growth to $14 trillion in assets, and recent market moves including Oracle and Robinhood declines.

In this episode, Dr. Viv Babber, CEO of Lean Six Intelligence Group, discusses why AI success depends less on tools and more on governance, leadership fluency, and decision clarity.

In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares key themes emerging from the JPM Healthcare Conference, including renewed dealmaking momentum, rapid AI adoption, shifts toward outpatient and home based care, and more.