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Podcast Summary: Becker Business

Episode: Intel, Meta Platforms, & Lucid Motors: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly
Host: Scott Becker
Date: June 25, 2026

Episode Overview

In this concise episode, Scott Becker provides an insightful snapshot of the current state of three major companies—Intel, Meta Platforms, and Lucid Motors—framing each as “the good, the bad, and the ugly.” The episode evaluates recent stock performance and market sentiment for each company, offering high-level takeaways for business professionals and investors.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Intel: The Good

[00:09]

Massive Turnaround: Intel’s stock has surged 263% year to date—a remarkable rebound that caught many off guard, including Scott.
Nvidia’s Influence: Notes Nvidia’s involvement with Intel as a catalyst for the stock’s rise.
Investor Reflection: Scott reflects on missed opportunities:

“Woulda, coulda, shoulda, I wish I invested in Intel.” (Scott Becker, 00:18)
Summary:
- Intel is the standout positive story among the three; an unexpected success in 2026.

2. Meta Platforms: The Bad

[00:36]

Sharp Decline: Meta’s stock is down nearly 30% from its 52-week high.
Prolonged Struggle: Performance has looked “really frail over the last few sessions, last few months.”
Market Sentiment: Refers to a Bar Chart article highlighting persistent negative outlook:

“Nothing seems to be going right for Meta Platform.” (Scott Becker, 00:46)
Summary:
- Meta is characterized as struggling, having lost significant value and facing unfavorable coverage.

3. Lucid Motors: The Ugly

[01:00]

Major Underperformance: Lucid Motors, an electric vehicle company, is down about 75% over the last 12 months.
Comparative Landscape:
- Called “the poor stepchild to Tesla and Rivian.”
- Notes even Tesla is down this year, but Lucid’s decline is far more severe.
Dire Assessment:

“That’s a disaster in, in the big scheme of things.” (Scott Becker, 01:12)
Evocative Metaphor:

“Lucid Motors taking it on the chin, finding no charge in its electric vehicles...” (Scott Becker, 01:27)
Summary:
- Lucid Motors represents the episode’s “ugly,” as a company unable to recover amid shifting EV and tech markets.

Memorable Moments & Quotes

On Intel’s Rally:

“That’s a massive turnaround that at least many of us didn’t see coming to the US.”
On Meta’s Slump:

“Nothing seems to be going right for Meta Platform.” (00:46)
On Lucid’s Plunge:

“That’s a disaster in, in the big scheme of things.” (01:12) “Lucid Motors taking it on the chin, finding no charge in its electric vehicles, down 75% over the last 52 weeks.” (01:27)

Important Segment Timestamps

Start of Analysis: [00:09]
Intel’s Surge: [00:09–00:29]
Meta’s Decline & Market Sentiment: [00:36–00:51]
Lucid Motors’ Struggles: [01:00–01:35]
Quick Recap of the Three Companies: [01:35–01:39]

Tone & Style

Scott Becker’s tone is direct, analytical, and conversational—inviting business enthusiasts to reflect alongside him. He sprinkles in personal commentary (“Woulda, coulda, shoulda…”) and vivid metaphors (“taking it on the chin”, “finding no charge”) that make the financial news more relatable and engaging.

Takeaway

Scott Becker delivers a swift, accessible review of three tech and EV giants, spotlighting the stark contrast in their trajectories for 2026:

Intel shines as the comeback story (“the good”)
Meta Platforms struggles to regain momentum (“the bad”)
Lucid Motors faces steep challenges (“the ugly”)

Investors and business watchers are left with concise, actionable insights into market winners and losers for the year.

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This is Scott Becker with the Becker Business and the Becker Private Equity Podcast. Today's discussion is Intel, Meta Platforms and Lucid Motors. The good, the bad and the ugly. So here's the deal with these three companies. First, the good, intel is about 263% year to date. That's a massive turnaround that at least many of us didn't see coming to the US And Nvidia got involved with intel, but a massive, massive Turnaround, up about 260% year to date. Woulda, coulda, shoulda, I wish I invested in Intel. Second, Meta Platforms stock is down nearly 30% from its 52 week high and it's looked really frail over the last few sessions, last few months, it's really struggling. A great article in Bar Chart. Nothing seems to be going right for Meta Platform. So that's the bad and they're done about 30% of the last 52 weeks. So that's the good is intel, the bad is Meta Platforms. The ugly has to be Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors, the electric car maker. It's sort of the poor stepchild to Tesla and Rivian. Although Tesla's down 2 year to date and Rivian, I haven't seen what their stock is doing most recently, but ultimately Lucid is down about 75% over the last 12 months. That's a disaster in the, in the big scheme of things. So those are our three stocks today. The good, the bad and the ugly. Intel up 263%. Meta platforms, Facebook down about 2830 over the last 52 weeks. And Lucid Motors taking it on the chin, finding no charge in its electric vehicles, down 75% over the last 52 weeks. Thank you for listening to the Becker Business and the Becker Private Equity Podcast. Looking forward to our CEO summit next month and can't wait. Thank you for listening to the Becker business and Becker Private Equity podcast. Thank you very much.
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