Becker Business Podcast: "10 Stories We Are Following Today 10-10-25"

Host: Scott Becker
Date: October 10, 2025

Overview

In this brisk episode, Scott Becker highlights ten business stories and stock market updates that have caught his eye, mixing market performance headlines with brief commentary, and closing with quick shout-outs to notable podcast guests. The tone is conversational, energetic, and colored with Becker's opinions and humor.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ferrari's Major Drop

• [00:24] Ferrari pulled a dramatic move in the market, dropping 15% in a single day.
  • "First, Ferrari dropped 15% yesterday, largely a debacle."
  • Becker frames this as a significant and surprising event for the renowned automaker.

2. Restoration Hardware (RH) Continues Slump

• [00:32] RH is experiencing a rough year, being down 52% year to date and declining a further 7% just yesterday.
  • "Second, RH keeps on getting crushed. It's down 52% year to date and fell 7% yesterday."
  • Emphasis on the ongoing challenges in specialty retail.

3. Nvidia's Ongoing Surge

• [00:42] Nvidia maintains a remarkable streak, with a massive $4.7 trillion market cap and up 43% YTD.
  • "Third, Nvidia keeps rolling. It's at 4.7 trillion market cap and 43 year to date."
  • Becker notes Nvidia’s momentum in the AI and chip sector.

4. Open Door Technologies Climbing Steadily

• [00:50] Open Door Technologies sees significant year-to-date gains after a recommendation to Becker.
  • "Fourth, Open Door Technologies is up 408% year to date."
  • "When I started watching, it was up 480 year to date. I don't think I'm the problem, but it’s still up 408 year to date."
  • Playful self-awareness about timing stock watching.

5. Palantir's Remarkable Run

• [01:08] Palantir (with Peter Thiel connection) is another favorite for Becker, up 145% YTD.
  • "Paleontir, my favorite...Peter Teal Co. Is up 145 year to date and keeps on rocking."

6. Grindr’s Underperformance

• [01:18] Grindr faces a 30% decline YTD.
  • "Grindr is going soft and is down 30% year to date. I know that's so childish. Sorry."
  • Becker injects some humor about the dating app’s rough year.

7. Soundhound AI’s Slide

• [01:26] Soundhound, once an AI darling, is now down 6.3% YTD.
  • "Soundhound, which was last year's AI superstar...now down 6.3% year to date this year."
  • Highlights volatility of trends in AI stocks.

8. Tilray’s Upswing

• [01:38] The cannabis stock surges with a 22% gain in a day.
  • "Tilray, one of the Cannabis stocks jumped 22% yesterday. A big day for Tilray."
  • Notes positive movement in an often-challenged sector.

9. MLB Quick Hits: Cubs & Dodgers

• [01:46] Lightens up with some quick Major League Baseball updates.
  • "The Cubs evened the series with the Brewers...Game 5 sudden death elimination game tomorrow."
  • "Also, the Dodgers knocked out the Phillies. I love the Phillies fans...So I'm sorry to see the Phillies knocked out, but it is what it is."
  • Sports fandom adds a personal touch and breaks up business talk.

10. Meta Platforms (Facebook) Staying Strong

• [02:05] Meta keeps delivering, up 25% YTD.
  • "Finally, Meta platforms keeps rocking and rolling. It's up 25% year to date."

Featured Podcast Guests & Community Highlights

• [02:15] Special mention of recent podcast guests:
  • "We're also thrilled today to feature AI Consultants of the Month Sharon Easterling on the Becker Business Media Podcast."
  • "Yesterday, Alyssa Rap, CEO of Empower Aesthetics, as the CEO of the Month on the Becker Business Media Podcast."
• Becker expresses appreciation and excitement for featuring these guests.

Notable Quotes

• Scott Becker [00:24]:
  "First, Ferrari dropped 15% yesterday, largely a debacle."
• Scott Becker [01:18]:
  "Grindr is going soft and is down 30% year to date. I know that's so childish. Sorry."
• Scott Becker [01:46]:
  "The Cubs evened the series with the Brewers. Amazing series, game 5 sudden death elimination game tomorrow. Can't wait for that."
• Scott Becker [02:15]:
  "We're also thrilled today to feature AI Consultants of the Month Sharon Easterling..."

Episode Flow & Tone

• The episode adopts a rapid-fire pacing with quick transitions through news items, mixing finance, market data, and Becker's humor, opinions, and quirks.
• Focus remains on delivering actionable market highlights with minimal digressions, making it highly listenable for busy professionals.
• Touches of personality—stock market jokes, passionate sports fandom, and gratitude for guests—create an engaging, informal vibe.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:24 – Ferrari’s drop
• 00:32 – RH’s downward trend
• 00:42 – Nvidia’s rise
• 00:50 – Open Door Technologies’ boost
• 01:08 – Palantir’s gains
• 01:18 – Grindr’s slide and Becker’s joke
• 01:26 – Soundhound’s reversal
• 01:38 – Tilray’s rally
• 01:46 – Baseball updates (Cubs & Dodgers)
• 02:05 – Meta’s performance
• 02:15 – Shout-outs to Sharon Easterling and Alyssa Rap

This episode offers a punchy, accessible rundown of stock market events and trends, with Becker’s personal touch and real-time reactions making the business news both informative and lively.