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5 Big Stories This Week 9-12-25
In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, troubling signs in the job market, Oracle’s unexpected surge, and more.
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4 AI Stocks + Netflix 9-12-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the stock performance of Tempus AI, Circle Internet Group, Palantir, SoundHound, and Netflix.
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High Unemployment & High Deficit 9-11-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the troubling combination of increasing unemployment and soaring deficits.
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Political Assassination Has No Place Here 9-11-25
In this episode, Scott Becker shares his thoughts on the devastating shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
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Jobless Claims, Tesla, & Oracle Surge 9-11-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest economic and market trends, including a sharp rise in jobless claims, Tesla’s push into robotics and robotaxis, and Oracle’s massive gains fueled by AI infrastructure growth.
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KKR Doesn’t Disappoint 9-11-25
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews KKR’s performance, noting its five-year growth of more than 300% despite trailing some peers this year.
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Apple & Google Provide Some Excitement 9-10-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Apple’s debut of the ultra-thin iPhone Air and rising excitement around the iPhone 17, while also highlighting Google’s strong year-to-date gains and investor confidence.
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3 Keys to Building a Business 9-10-25
In this episode, Scott Becker shares core strategies for business growth.
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5 Stories We Are Following Today 9-10-25
In this episode, Scott Becker covers market gains, Oracle’s AI cloud surge, Wall Street’s outlook, Novo Nordisk job cuts, and Amazon’s AI edge.
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5 Healthcare Stocks Getting Crushed Right Now 9-10-25
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews five healthcare companies down 50% or more over the past year.
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Trends and Tensions in Business Deals with Michael Weis and Michael Burney 9-9-25
In this episode, Michael Weis and Michael Burney, Partners at Weis & Burney Law Firm, share their perspective on market trends, deal structures, and the dynamics shaping today’s mergers and acquisitions.
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Why Do the Chicago Bears Still Suck? 9-9-25
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the Chicago Bears’ ongoing disappointments despite new leadership and talent.
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The 4 Largest Publicly Traded Payers & Their YTD Stock Market Returns 9-10-25
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews year-to-date stock performance for major payers.
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Bike Trips & Bad Decisions 9-9-25
In this episode, Scott Becker shares his humorous takeaways from a wine country biking trip, reflecting on why sometimes it’s best to stick with the hobbies you truly love rather than forcing new ones.
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Private Equity Feels Like a Dumpster Fire Right Now 9-9-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down three major challenges facing private equity today, including stalled exits, declining assets under management, and underperformance compared to public markets.
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