The Becker Report: Becker Business Media

Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, joins the podcast to discuss her top five predictions for dealmaking trends in the wake of the new administration. From antitrust shifts to deregulation and inflation concerns, Holly offers an expert perspective on the opportunities and challenges ahead for the private equity and healthcare sectors.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the recent struggles of Spirit Airlines, analyzing the fallout from the FTC’s decision to block its merger with JetBlue. He discusses the broader implications for the airline industry, from market consolidation to rising ticket prices, and questions the approach of FTC Chair Lina Khan in shaping these market dynamics.

In today’s episode, Scott Becker covers 11 of the top stories impacting markets and business, including the latest on treasury yields, Spotify’s revenue growth, and President Trump’s potential government efficiency advisors. Tune in to hear updates on Spirit Airlines’ merger status, Green Thumb Industries’ performance, and Rivian’s EV advancements, plus some insights from the Becker’s Healthcare annual CEO roundtable.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores the current landscape for mergers and acquisitions, focusing on the potential impact of a pro-business administration, evolving FTC policies, and high-interest rates tied to the federal deficit. Scott shares insights on how these factors could shape private equity investments and the challenges ahead for sustaining growth amid persistent economic constraints.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares three impactful reflections on life and business: the importance of cherishing loved ones, learning from his journey with The Entrepreneur’s Edge book project, and the value of surrounding yourself with positive, driven people.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers eight significant updates in the financial world, including Bitcoin’s impressive rally, Intel’s stock struggles, and the highest U.S. equity exposure in over a decade. He also shares highlights from The Entrepreneur’s Edge audiobook, now available on Apple.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers the impressive year-to-date performance of the “Magnificent Seven” stocks driving the market, with highlights on NVIDIA’s nearly 200% surge, Meta’s surprising 70% rise, and gains across Amazon, Tesla, Google, Apple, and Microsoft. Tune in for a quick breakdown of these market leaders’ impact.

In this episode, Scott Becker dives into six core concepts for effective due diligence, including aligning leadership, understanding key business drivers, prioritizing critical risks, and mastering industry insights. These strategies aim to guide investors toward smarter, more informed deals in the private equity space.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses seven major stories shaping the business and private equity landscape today, from the surge of the “Magnificent Seven” stocks and Bitcoin’s new high, to top diligence strategies for successful deals. Tune in for insights on market trends, inflation, and effective investment tactics.

On today’s episode, Scott Becker explores how Tesla’s recent success may be linked to favorable political connections, with the EV giant up 20% year-to-date while rivals Rivian and Lucid struggle. He also shares insights on big market moves from Pinterest, Expedia, and Peloton.