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Allbirds, New York City Taxes, & Snapchat 4-17-26

In this episode, Scott Becker shares a quick update covers Snap’s layoffs, Allbirds’ surge after shifting toward AI, and growing debate around new tax policies in New York.

Carvana, Amazon, & Autos 4-16-26

In this episode, Scott Becker explores Carvana’s improving customer experience and Amazon’s expansion into auto sales.

The Markets Are Bouncing Back, Hoorah, Hoorah! 4-16-26

In this episode, Scott Becker shares a brief update on the market’s sharp comeback, led by major tech stock rebounds and improving sentiment.

Trends for CFOs 4-16-26

In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker is joined by Chris Lacy, Joseph Calvanico, Nathan Freystaetter, & Craig Levy to discusses evolving CFO priorities, highlighting the shift toward real time data, strategic leadership, disciplined capital allocation, and AI adoption amid economic volatility and growing demands for faster, more actionable insights

NVIDIA & Amazon Bounce Back 4-15-26

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the recent recovery of NVIDIA and Amazon, noting their return to positive territory and the role of AI growth and diversified business lines in driving the rebound.

AI Business Use Cases 4-15-26

In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker hosts a panel with Amanda Verner Thompson, Brett Jansen, and David Friedman on real world AI applications, highlighting

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Lifestyle & Personal Notes

Watch House of Guinness on Netflix. “Ideas are a commodity. Execution of them is not.” Michael Dell. I’m golfing with a guy who beat me once all summer and now thinks he is Tiger Woods. Delusional.

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Becker Business Media & Leadership Spotlights

Thrilled to see the Becker Business Media Becker PE podcast pass 8 MM downloads. Thankful to feature each Ted Widen as founder of the month and I loved getting to interview Sai Huda, Founder and CEO of CyberCatch. Thrilled to

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Company Performance & Stocks

Peloton dropped more than 12% yesterday and is down 16% YTD. Starbucks dropped 5% Monday and is down nearly 11% YTD. Brian Niccol is trying to work his magic. The Big EV makers. Lucid dropped 8.37% yesterday and is down

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Hedge Funds & Major Investors

Coatue, one of the nation’s moat successful hedge funds, sold shares of Amazon and bought shares of CoreWeave. The Motley Fool Coatue sold nearly 596,100 shares of Amazon and bought 3,300,000 shares of CoreWeave, a stock backed by Nvidia. Billionaire

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Market & Economic Updates

Stocks point up this am after giving up ground yesterday. “US stock futures marched higher on Wednesday as Wall Street waited for the latest Federal Reserve minutes to provide hints to future policy amid a shutdown-driven dearth of data.” Yahoo

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Personal Notes & Inspirations

Two of my favorite concepts Mel Robbins “Let them”. Don’t water dead plants. PS.  Thank you to the Becker’s Healthcare team for a tremendous conference week. Next up the 31st Annual ASC Meeting October 16 to 18. A remarkable week.

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Healthcare & Private Equity

Private equity backed companies own nearly 8.5% of hospitals in America and employ around 6.5% of all drs. A couple of the PE backed hospital chains like LifePoint are very well run. The concept that PE is the main problem

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Media & Rankings

The Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast ranks 1st in the Apple business News rankings this week.  Becker Business Media Becker Private Equity and Business Wall Street Breakfast WSJ’s Take on the Week Bloomberg’s Daybreak WSJ Minute Briefing To learn

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