Your Money with Michelle Martin

What's driving Jardine Cycle & Carriage H2 earnings? How did UOL group secure a 364% leap in H2 profit? And why are CDL earnings down so sharply? Michelle Martin break down the details with Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's driving stock markets from the US to Japan and if you wanted to invest in the indices, is Feb 2024 a good time to do so? And what are some ways to think of investing your CPF-OA given the recent changes to the CPF announced in the Budget? Michelle Martin finds out with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the best and worst performing Singapore blue chip company? What's the outlook for data-centre S-REITs? And why is Berkshire Hathaway warning of no more 'eye-popping performance'? Michelle Martin finds out with Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn Lee and Benny Ong from iQuadrant talk about key markets they have looked into and share why an exit strategy, occupancy yield, and an understanding of true rental rates are among their key criteria for overseas property investing. Both also share their view on the Singapore Budget's impact on the property market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in 1978, Harvard's Professor of Psychology Ellen Langer published research on the power of the word "because". Michelle Martin talks about the ideas powering her upcoming Masterclass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Warren Buffet eyeing a market correction? Why is Berkshire Hathaway's eye-popping performance over? A closer look at Seatrium and Raffles Medical and Great Eastern's earnings and a survey of the latest REIT announcing a big drop in distribution. Join Michelle Martin as she surveys the investment world in minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t know what to make of the recent Budget 2024? And wondering how we can make the most of the opportunities presented to us for the rest of this year? Michelle Martin and Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities discuss how an understanding of Budget 2024 can complement your financial planning for this year and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there an argument that dividend stocks will become even more important to investors as we move to a new normal with interest rates? How can one assess a dividend stock? What does it take to build a sustainable portfolio? Michelle Martin unravels it all with Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Genting Singapore’s net profit jump 80% in 2023? Why does Nestle think that growth is set to cool? And what’s pushing the Nikkei to a new record high? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communities that were using the CPF SA Shield strategy have been abuzz after the Singapore budget - today we ask; without a CPF SA account after 55, what can those with sums exceeding the Full Retirement Sum consider doing with their funds? And for those who were considering "shielding" what has really changed? Michelle Martin speaks with CEO & CIO of MoneyOwl Singapore’s first bionic financial adviser Chuin Ting Weber.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What were some of the biggest takeaways of UOB's latest earnings result? How should investors be reading Nvidia's earnings result? And who's in/out of the Dow Jones Industrial Average? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our exclusive panel of experts join Indranee Rajah, Minister, Prime Minister's Office & Second Minister for Finance and National Development in breaking down Budget 2024. Expert Panel: Suan Teck Kin - Head of Research, UOB Ang Yuit - President, ASME (Association of small & medium enterprises) Paulin Straughan - Professor of Sociology, Singapore Management University Ignatius Low - Editor-In-Chief, Lifestyle and Entertainment Media, SPH Media Presented by: Ryan Huang & Michelle Martin Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting ([email protected])See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you wait for a bottom or should you invest when stock markets are at an all time high? What are 3 stocks that gave investors an average of 50% or more returns per year over the last year? How could you assess this EV maker, a platform that revolutionises business, or a drug maker whose supply is being trounced by insatiable hunger for weight loss medication? Michelle Martin asks Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did High Net Worth Individuals gain their wealth and how do they protect it? What are some top strategies that these HNWI incorporate in their investment approach that we can learn from? Michelle Martin puts these questions to Jackson Ng, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Technology Officer, Azimut Investment Management Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out what’s driving Sembcorp Industries’ profit, China’s first home-grown airliner, and how China’s stock market is welcoming the Year of the Dragon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Valentines day, a happy marriage happened right here in Singapore - Hokkaido's finest produce and Peruvian cooking flair have come together. But they will stay together for a limited time. Michelle Martin finds out more about this limited edition experience that brings seafood from once of Japan's best known regions together with the colour and vibrancy of Peruvian cuisine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most talked about decisions unveiled in Budget 2024 is the closure of the Special Account of members aged 55 and above from early 2025. If you were “shielding” what can you do now? What does this mean for those of us who still want to maximize our retirement savings? Michelle Martin finds out with Loo Cheng Chuan, Founder, 1M65 Movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Of the $1 billion of Singapore stocks that retail investors bought in early 2024, which companies stood out? Meanwhile, which S-REITs are attracting the most interest so far this year? And why did Dasin Retail Trust fire the CEO of its trustee-manager? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unpack it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a closer look at the deterioration of the pure play US office Reit sector. With the US Fed interest rate path as vague as ever, which companies are likely to struggle and can investors find attractive opportunities? Michelle Martin asks Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the latest sentiment on pure play US Office S-REITs today? How did Shake Shack perform in 2023? And what is Nvidia buying? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cut the 15-month waiting period, rethink ABSD for Singaporeans to be able to afford a second property and reintroduce Singapore's estate tax for some. Dr Lee Nai Jia from the PropertyGuru Group and Michelle Martin discuss why Property Guru is recommending a rethink of what the Singapore property market in 2024 needs to balance affordable housing, social equity and Singapore's positioning as a financial hub that welcomes the wealthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know that the US stock market is the largest and most liquid stock market in the world, so what incentive is there to look beyond US markets? Michelle Martin speaks with Adam Reynolds, APAC CEO, Saxo to discuss how to build a globally diversified portfolio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out what’s driving Far East Hospitality Trust’s higher distribution per stapled security, the impact of ex-General Prabowo’s victory on the rupiah, and how Casino operator MGM managed to beat fourth-quarter estimates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you search up the meaning of 'Ikigai' in the Oxford English Dictionary, it describes the concept of "a motivating force that gives one a sense of purpose". But why is it still so often misunderstood today? Michelle Martin invites Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend to find out the true principles to ikigai and how we can effectively integrate into our lives as we continue our pursuit of fulfilment and purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founded in 2020, N&E Innovations is a med-tech company that has innovatively engineered 100% natural antimicrobial compounds that are non-toxic, eliminating and removing virulent particles with long term effect, while preventing transmission and mitigating resistance. Derived from upcycled food waste, the company has developed a circular economy application to transform food waste into Vikang99, a first-in-the-world, potent antimicrobial agent derived from upcycled food waste It is also through N&E's innovative solution that has not only allowed the reduction of greenhouse gas production but also offers sustainable alternatives to traditional antimicrobial agents like titanium dioxide, which can harm the environment and human health. Host Michelle Martin speaks to Didi Gan, Founder of N&E Innovations Pte Ltd to find out how N&E Innovations has developed a circular economy application to transform food waste into Vikang99, a first-in-the-world, potent antimicrobial agent derived from upcycled food waste -- About the Awards: Launched in 2008 and now in its 16th year, the EE Awards is an annual event that recognises the bold ambition of young businesses in Singapore and the region that are under ten years old, celebrating their business innovation, resilience, and excellence. It is jointly organised by The Business Times, Singapore’s only financial daily published by SPH Media, and OCBC, Asia's Best SME Bank.The 2023 EE Awards are supported by Mastercard, Oliver Wyman, Rajah & Tann Asia, RSM - Singapore, A*Star - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Enterprise Singapore, and Paia Consulting. For more information on EE2023, please visit: https://www.ocbc.com/business-banking/emerging-enterprise-awardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Singapore stocks kick off the Year of the Dragon? Who are some of the winners/losers of the F&B sector during the latest earnings season? And what's the latest on inflation in the US? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang crack down the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is co-living more than a passing fad? How much would it cost to live in such spaces and who is investing in the space? Today on Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites Eugene Lim, Founder, The Assembly Place to find out how co-living housing is transforming the Singapore real estate landscape and why co-living is here to stay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the significance of Diamondback’s purchase of Endeavor Energy? Why is Gilead Sciences acquiring CymaBay? And what does history say about the stock market and gold in the year of the Dragon? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are recent economic developments such as high interest rates, inflation and increasing GST shaping the way we financially plan today? How exactly do we make our money work harder for us? Find out with Michelle Martin as she speaks to Keef Wong, Financial Services Manager, PhillipCapital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Lim Soo Ping was Singapore's third auditor-general. He shares with Michelle Martin how his new book aims to encourage people to speak with confidence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s driving growth in Marco Polo Marine’s Q1 gross profit? What’s the latest on Starhub’s earnings? And why is a drop in China’s consumer prices bad for the economy? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What implications might the upcoming US elections have on overall market performance? With AI generating a surge in demand for energy, how can investors play on this trend? And will China's attempts to prop up its stock market be enough to revive it? Michelle Martin asks Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monk’s Hill VenturesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out how Disney was able to beat earnings estimate, why China is replacing its top markets regulator, and a quick run on the What's Hot, What's Not list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin finds out what young professionals in Singapore are basing their confidence on for retirement and if they can do better with Alice Tng, Wealth Manager, PhillipCapital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are DBS' earnings coming under pressure? What do BP & UBS have in common? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang as they break down the latest market actions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CoNEX Healthcare is a Singapore-based healthcare technology enterprise that is transforming patient care with PreSAGE® - a patented patient-monitoring platform that combines privacy-preserved thermography and artificial intelligence for fall prevention By utilising thermography sensors, CoNEX combines proprietary artificial intelligence models with novel image processing techniques to monitor and predict patient movement in a privacy-preserved manner. Co-developed with Tan Tock Seng Hospital, PreSAGE has been adopted as the standard fall mitigation care solution for high fall risk patients in public and private hospitals today, enhancing patient safety with high accuracy, thereby providing healthcare staff with peace of mind in knowing that patients are adequately and safely cared for by an intelligent smart solution Host Michelle Martin speaks to Tan Sweeyen, Founder & CEO, CoNEX Healthcare to find out how CoNEX Healthcare is combining proprietary artificial intelligence models with novel image processing techniques to monitor and predict patient movement in a privacy-preserved manner -- About the Awards: Launched in 2008 and now in its 16th year, the EE Awards is an annual event that recognises the bold ambition of young businesses in Singapore and the region that are under ten years old, celebrating their business innovation, resilience, and excellence. It is jointly organised by The Business Times, Singapore’s only financial daily published by SPH Media, and OCBC, Asia's Best SME Bank.The 2023 EE Awards are supported by Mastercard, Oliver Wyman, Rajah & Tann Asia, RSM - Singapore, A*Star - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Enterprise Singapore, and Paia Consulting. For more information on EE2023, please visit: https://www.ocbc.com/business-banking/emerging-enterprise-awardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a closer look at the Earth Fund raised by the Twynam group which invests in decarbonisation-related companies with a strong focus on technology. Joining Michelle Martin is Johnny Kahlbetzer, Chair of Twynam Funds Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which region is responsible for McDonald’s revenue miss? Why did Estée Lauder’s share surge even as the company announced its plan for a job cut? And what other companies are making headlines on the earnings front? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From “bombed out valuations” to a big gap between digital penetration rates and demand. If 2024 is the year for inflection for S-Reits, where can we dig into for opportunities? Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan discuss 3 mid-cap S-REITs worth looking into today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should investors be reading Jeff Bezos’ plan to sell up to 50 million Amazon shares? Why is Silchester increasing its stake in ComfortDelGro? And what are 3 stocks that top Wall Street analysts recommending for solid upside? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's driving Amazon's earnings? Why did Meta shares jump 14%? And what are 3 takeaways from Apple's earnings? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To what extent will chaos in the Red Sea impact commodity counters? Michelle Martin finds out with Nirgunan Tiruchelvam, Head of Consumer and Internet at Alethia Capital, Equity Research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find out What's Hot, What's Not with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang as they look at Qualcomm, Mastercard, Novo Nordisk, and Boeing. They also discuss what were some of the highlights coming out of the Fed meeting, and what we can expect from stock market performance in February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To what extent are Singaporean wealthy investors in the long game with ESG investing? How are fund houses responding? Michelle Martin finds out with Oliver Wickham, Asia Partnership Director, St. James’s Place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The resilience of the Singapore real estate market in 2023 despite government intervention and fragile economic conditions can certainly make it daunting for new buyers to step into the market. But are there areas still worth looking at today? And what do interest rates mean for buyers?Michelle Martin puts these questions and more to Benny Ong, CEO, I Quadrant and Ivan Cai, Founder, Head of Research, I Quadrant as they discussed the current state of Singapore's real estate market, where you can find growth opportunities, and the 2024 property outlook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's powering Microsoft's growth? Why isn't Alphabet's advertising keeping up? And what are some of the biggest takeaways of this season's earnings so far? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang investigate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TROOPERS is a Malaysia-based, digital HR Tech platform that seeks to grant equitable access to flexible work for all Malaysians to work and earn in a legitimate, transparent, and accountable ecosystem. Since inception in 2017, TROOPERS has grown to become Malaysia’s flexible job-matching platform, working with a range of esteemed brands across Malaysia to meet all their flexible manpower needs in terms of on-ground activations, offline marketing, merchandising, in-store promotion, logistics, warehousing, concerts and shared services. Through the integration of technology, TROOPERS redefines the way work is done by empowering hiring managers with an end-to-end flexible manpower solution as well as job seekers with a singular integrated platform that enables them to consistently get access to jobs Host Michelle Martin speaks to Craig Goonting, Chief Operating Officer, TROOPERS Innovation to find out how his company is building an inclusive and holistic platform and ecosystem to execute flexible work. -- About the Awards: Launched in 2008 and now in its 16th year, the EE Awards is an annual event that recognises the bold ambition of young businesses in Singapore and the region that are under ten years old, celebrating their business innovation, resilience, and excellence. It is jointly organised by The Business Times, Singapore’s only financial daily published by SPH Media, and OCBC, Asia's Best SME Bank.The 2023 EE Awards are supported by Mastercard, Oliver Wyman, Rajah & Tann Asia, RSM - Singapore, A*Star - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Enterprise Singapore, and Paia Consulting. For more information on EE2023, please visit: https://www.ocbc.com/business-banking/emerging-enterprise-awardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore-based Helport gives us a glimpse of the future of human-machine collaboration, why it is looking to expand to North America and how progressive companies today are looking beyond bots to reach new levels of customer satisfaction? Michelle Martin speaks with Guanghai Li, CEO, Helport to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the liquidation of China Evergrande mean for China and the global property market? Why is FanDuel parent Flutter listing on the NYSE despite it being a British company? And what’s the latest on S-REITs earnings results? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang present the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young Kwek Leng Beng "hardly spent money", lived in a shabby apartment and often cooked, because it was cheaper. His fellow students in London had no idea he came from a wealthy family. To what extent did being born into wealth, help lay the ground for his later business success? How did his relationship with a controlling father - who had a view on how Mr Kwek crossed his T's on cheques, and set a bedtime of 9 pm when his son was grown enough to date - mold his personality and attitude towards business-building? Michelle Martin finds out in this conversation with bestselling author and biographer of "Strictly Business - the Kwek Leng Beng Story", Peh Shing Huei. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.