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In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses how a major false claims trial is shaping his focus for the second half of the year.

The Markets, NVIDIA, and Tesla All Pointing Up 7-10-25

In this episode, Scott Becker shares a quick market update, highlighting NVIDIA’s historic $4 trillion valuation, Tesla’s modest rebound despite a rough year, and overall positive movement in the markets amid political noise.

Mid-Year Healthcare Private Equity Trends with Amber Walsh 7-9-25

In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker to discuss healthcare deal activity in the first half of 2025. She shares insights on rising deal values, sector-specific momentum in tech and biotech, and shifting dynamics in physician specialties and private equity exit strategies.

Take Less. Do More. 7-8-25

In this episode, Scott Becker shares reflections on “Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker” by

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Personal Notes and Acknowledgments

Happy birthday to ace investment banker and scratch golfer Jeff Golman Mesirow Capital Markets & Investment Banking. Also Thank you to Todd Lippman CBRE and the work you do to support Providence St Mel.

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Events and Personal Highlights

I’m thrilled to give a talk this week July 9th at the Next Level Exchange summer event. The talk is focused on building businesses – lessons from a career of wins and losses. There I will be interviewed by brilliant

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Private Equity and M&A Activity

The largest private equity funds are starting to find their footing. Throughout the year they have been down nearly 20 to 25%. Now Blackstone is down 10% and KKR is down 6%. Big deals are picking up. Mid size and

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Company News and Stock Performance

Tesla drops this morning after Elon Musk jumps back into politics. “Tesla’s Musk Launch of New Political Party ‘Exactly the Opposite Direction’ Shareholders Want, Wedbush Says”. MT Newswires. Tesla is down nearly 7% early today and down nearly 22% year

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Market Movement and Economic Outlook

Futures point down this morning after notching record after record highs. “Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall as Trump warns of 10% BRICS tariff, deals deadline looms”. “https://lnkd.in/g6hGFYez“. See also “US consumers plan to cut back this

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Retail & Legal Disputes

lululemon sues Costco Wholesale. “Lululemon slapped a lawsuit against Costco on Friday, accusing the wholesale club operator of selling lower-priced duplicates of some of its popular athleisure apparel.” Lululemon is down 35% year to date. Costco is up more than 7%.

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Stock Market Performance

The three biggest losers out of the 500 stocks in the S&P 500 index through mid year are UnitedHealthcare, Deckers Brands and Enphase Energy. Deckers is down 48% year to date and United is down 35% year to date. “These

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Automotive & Technology

Tesla dropped more than 5% yesterday and is down 25% year to date. While its sales slightly grew in China, it is expected that its overall sales declined in the quarter. The big questions are can it stabilize car sales

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