Becker Business Podcast Summary

Host: Scott Becker
Episode: Top Stories We Are Following Today – 11-19-25
Date: November 19, 2025

Episode Overview

In this episode, Scott Becker delivers a concise yet insightful rundown of the top business stories dominating the markets on November 19, 2025. With a rapid-fire approach, Becker highlights key news around major tech earnings, market movements, and notable policy proposals impacting investors and the broader economy.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Nvidia Earnings – All Eyes on a Tech Leader

• [00:11] The market’s primary focus is on upcoming Nvidia earnings.
• This announcement is anticipated to have major ripple effects across tech and broader equity markets.
• Quote:
  • "The markets are really waiting on Nvidia earnings. That's probably the number one story... We'll see how it plays out." – Scott Becker [00:14]

2. Bitcoin’s Slide – Crypto Volatility Continues

• [00:31] Bitcoin dropped again, down about 5% for the day and falling below $90,000.
• Ongoing concerns about whether this decline will extend or stabilize.
• Quote:
  • "Bitcoin's down again about 5% today, back under 90,000. We'll see if that sell off continues and what that looks like." – Scott Becker [00:32]

3. Trump’s Tariff Payout Proposal – Controversy Over Fiscal Policy

• [00:44] Former President Trump floated a $2,000 direct payment to citizens, funded via a tariff-driven mechanism.
• Becker expresses strong disagreement, citing the nation’s $38 trillion debt and criticizing it as “gaming of the system.”
• Quote:
  • "This to me is the gaming of the system when a country's $38 trillion in debt. We think this is just an absolutely horrible idea." – Scott Becker [01:01]

4. Google Outperforming – A Strong Year for the Tech Giant

• [01:15] Google (Alphabet) is highlighted as the best-performing company among the “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks so far in 2025.
• Up nearly 50% year-to-date and continuing to gain ground, though still trailing giants like Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft by market cap.
• Quote:
  • "Google continues to rock and roll. It's actually having the best year of the magnificent seven year to date..." – Scott Becker [01:18]

5. StubHub’s Steep Decline – Trouble for the Ticketing Company

• [01:49] StubHub shares suffered a massive 9.5% drop in a single day, bringing its total yearly loss to 60%.
• Once lauded for steady performance, now “getting absolutely smashed.”
• Quote:
  • "StubHub tanked about nine and a half percent today. It's down 60% year to date... Just getting absolutely smashed right now in the markets..." – Scott Becker [01:52]

6. Opendoor Technologies – A Volatile Digital Real Estate Player

• [02:05] Opendoor Technologies drops another 12% today.
• Despite big swings, still up an eye-watering 312% year-to-date—but that’s a pullback from highs of 480%.
• Quote:
  • "Open Door Technologies... down again today 12%. It's up about 312% year to date, but that's down from about 480% when I first started to watch it." – Scott Becker [02:08]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Market Uncertainty:
  "So much interesting business news going on that the head is almost spiraling in it." – Scott Becker [02:22]
• Direct, Candid Opinions:
  "We think this is just an absolutely horrible idea." – Scott Becker (regarding Trump’s tariff payout) [01:02]
• Skeptical Take on Market Darlings:
  "Just getting absolutely smashed right now in the markets and we'll see if that continues." – Scott Becker (on StubHub) [01:55]

Important Timestamps

• 00:11 – Introduction to the day’s top stories
• 00:14 – Nvidia earnings anticipation
• 00:32 – Bitcoin's 5% drop and implications
• 00:44 – Trump’s $2,000 tariff payment proposal
• 01:18 – Google’s strong 2025 performance
• 01:52 – StubHub's sharp decline
• 02:08 – Opendoor’s volatile surge (and pullback)
• 02:22 – Closing remarks on the abundance of business news

Summary

Scott Becker’s update efficiently covers six pressing business headlines, blending market data with pointed commentary. From technology earnings buzz (Nvidia) and crypto volatility (Bitcoin), to polarizing fiscal proposals (Trump’s idea) and stock moves (Google’s rally, StubHub and Opendoor’s volatility), the episode offers investors and business watchers a brisk, sharp snapshot of what’s moving markets right now.
Becker's candid, matter-of-fact tone and concise delivery make for an engaging wrap-up of late-breaking business developments worth tracking closely.