The Becker Report: Becker Business Media

In this episode, Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, joins Scott Becker to discuss how economic uncertainty, government spending cuts, and market volatility impact private equity investors.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down nine major stories impacting the markets, from a steep market downturn and Tesla’s sharp drop to airline struggles and the latest moves by Reddit, Robinhood, and Trump Media.

In this episode, Scott Becker answers a listener’s question about whether cutting government spending will lead to higher unemployment.

In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the natural evolution of leadership, sharing personal experiences of mentoring individuals who eventually surpassed him.

In this episode, Scott Becker gives a special shout-out to Steve Mendes and Steve Werner, highlighting their relentless drive, dedication to improvement, and commitment to making a positive impact—embodying the spirit of “gritty wellness.”

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the sharp market downturn, the impact of government spending cuts, and the ongoing trade war, highlighting how uncertainty fuels market instability.

In this episode,  Scott Becker discusses GDP measurement, a golf match victory, the benefits of “addition by subtraction,” and a quick tip to beat procrastination.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the market caps of the five largest companies—Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Alphabet (Google), and Amazon—amid recent NASDAQ declines.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses key market trends, including a sharp decline in the S&P and NASDAQ, concerns over reduced government spending potentially leading to a recession, and the political dynamics influencing economic policy.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the impact of rising financing costs on private equity exits and valuations.