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.
Resilience in Sports, Business, & Life 12-23-24
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the power of resilience, from personal challenges like returning to sports after setbacks to navigating significant life changes such as job loss and company turnarounds.
7 More Stories We Are Following Today 12-23-24
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights private equity successes with Apollo Global Management and KKR, explores concerns about U.S. economic reliance on debt, and discusses trends in cannabis stocks, GI procedures, and the digital health space.
10 Stories We Are Following Today 12-23-24
In this episode, Scott Becker covers 10 key stories, including the recent bankruptcies of The Container Store and Party City, trends in car pricing and consumer preferences, Bitcoin’s first weekly decline since the election, and standout performances from companies like Palantir and MicroStrategy.
Are You Growing? 12-21-24
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the question, “Are you growing?”