Top 5 Stock Decliners of the Year 12-27-24
In this episode, Scott Becker examines five major stocks with significant losses this year, including Walgreens Boots Alliance, Intel, Moderna, SiriusXM, and Avis Budget, with declines ranging from 54% to 65%.
Top 5 Stock Gainers of the Year 12-26-24
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights five standout stocks of the year, including MicroStrategy, Palantir, Carvana, Reddit, and Hims & Hers, with year-to-date gains ranging from 210% to 436%.
Are Self-Help Books Helpful? 12-26-24
In this listener-inspired episode of the podcast, Scott Becker discusses the value of self-help books and how their impact depends on the reader’s mindset and motivation.
Apple, Peloton, and Boeing: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 12-26-24
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest on Apple, Peloton, and Boeing. Apple continues its dominance with AI innovation, Peloton faces questions about sustainability amidst high debt, and Boeing shows signs of potential recovery.
Homeownership Costs & How They’re Changing 12-25-24
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses an issue highlighted by the Wall Street Journal: the growing burden of insurance, taxes, and HOA fees now surpassing mortgage payments for many Americans.
3 Quick Thoughts for Christmas 12-25-24
In this episode, Scott Becker shares three uplifting thoughts and motivational quotes.
NVIDIA & Microstrategy: Is it a Time to Buy or Sale? 12-24-24
In this episode, Scott Becker examines the remarkable year-to-date performances and recent downturns of NVIDIA and MicroStrategy.
5 Stories We Are Following Today 12-24-24
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on NVIDIA’s stock fluctuations, Starbucks union strikes, speculation around Walgreens going private, MicroStrategy’s volatility, and two major mergers involving Honda-Nissan and Xerox-Lexmark.
Two Lists for January 2025 12-24-24
In this episode, Scott Becker shares his vision for 2025, emphasizing the importance of strengthening personal relationships and business partnerships, while also setting goals for improved health and fitness in the new year.
Big Box Retailers Go Broke 12-23-24
In this episode, Scott Becker analyzes the recent bankruptcies of the Container Store and Party City, exploring the critical business lesson of offering “need-to-have” versus “want-to-have” products.