Your Money with Michelle Martin

How could the global risk-on narrative impact crypto markets? What potential growth opportunities does Luno see in Cardano and Solana, having recently added them to its offerings? Michelle Martin finds out with Vijay Ayyar, VP Corporate Development & Global Expansion, Luno.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View, Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan tells Michelle Martin what he's why he's watching out for Singapore listed US-REITs and retail bonds. They also discuss why US automakers are leading indicators of where the economy is moving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seema Taparia shares what she believes women should first do in order to meet their match. Hear who the different opinion makers are which countries she heads to film new episodes Though she won’t reveal her rates, hear how to get her on your side to find a mate in this conversation with Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 3rd Quarter of the year was bleak for US stocks, but that’s history now. Wall Street’s top analysts are focused on the future. They’re looking for companies that will deliver during these last three months of the year and beyond. We have 3 picks for you — one is wholesome entertainment, another makes its money from glitzy casino's, while the 3rd is all about getting people from Point A to Point B. “Which companies are these and how much upside might there be?” you ask. Michelle Martin finds out in Market View MinutesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Feroze Medora, Head of APAC at Gemini take a deep dive into what staking on crypto is all about, the risks involved, and how this instrument compares to other methods of earning yield on crypto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overnight, shares in the Swiss banking giant, Credit Suisse, plummeted 12% to an all-time low! What is leading to this dramatic shift in investors' confidence? And how are markets reacting to the news of British Prime Minister Liz Truss's tax cut reversal? Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan also unravel what triggered the overnight US market rally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an all cash deal that saw a pop of Poshmark shares. Michelle Martin takes a closer look at the 1.2 billion US dollar deal announced this morning — between a South Korean internet giant and a US e-commerce site called Poshmark that’s known as a platform for buying and selling second-hand fashion items.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are rising interest rates causing REITs to fall? And on the other hand, which REITs are attracting institutional inflows? Meanwhile, how might the release of the messages between Elon Musk and Twitter boss Parag Agrawal impact the trial? Find out more with Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Market View Minutes we take a look at the stock markets of two of our biggest neighbours: China and India. Which one do you think is outperforming the other? Well, in terms of results for this past quarter, it’s not even close. Tune in to find out as Michelle Martin has the answer for you, along with some reasons why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On March 27, 1995, Mauricio Gucci was shot dead on the steps leading to his office in Milan, House of Gucci author, Sara Gay Forden was then working around the corner from Mauricio’s office. The established fashion business journalist would cover the developing trial closely for years. Michelle Martin meets the author of the mesmerising non-fiction page-turner that was written over 20 years ago and learns how the murder was a fraction of the scandal and twists of the Gucci story that Sara Gay Forden had been unravelling. You may have watched House of Gucci, directed by Ridley Scott, starring Al Pacino and Lady Gaga, now meet the woman who wrote the book that started it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a probability model run by Ned Davis Research, there is currently a 98.1% chance of a global recession. How true is that? Well today on Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University to give us his two cents about whether he thinks there is a likelihood of an impending recession. He also tells us how exactly Single-Stock ETFs work and if we should consider cash management portfolios as part of our investing strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When market sentiment is overwhelmingly bearish, it’s easy to feel gloomy. So, today, in Market View Minutes Michelle Martin looks at two stocks - both in the red recently - but which analysts say, present good value. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nike reported its earnings and sales that topped expectations, but why aren't investors reciprocal to this news? Meanwhile, why did the Bank of America downgrade its call on Apple? Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan break it all down for us. They also discuss the details behind Singapore's latest property cooling measures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks to Pirakash T, Head of Museum of Ice Cream’s Asia-Pacific region to learn why Singapore was chosen as its first global outpost and what’s ahead for the attraction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fewer million dollar HDB flats? More affordable choices for upgraders? Bad news for sellers or not? Michelle Martin discusses the tighter loan limits in Singapore and what they mean for you with CEO of Propnex Ismail Gafoor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transition - A buzzword that has dominated energy conversations over the last 2 years. Liquified Natural Gas or LNG is often seen as a valuable source that can power the shift to renewable sources. To find out more about the key LNG trends Rachel Kelly spoke to Martin Houston, Vice Chairman, Tellurian. This SIEWcast is brought to you by Singapore International Energy Week and Money FM 89.3 in Partnership with ExxonMobil. SIEW is an annual platform for energy professionals, policymakers and commentators to share best practices and solutions within the global energy space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Market View, Michelle Martin and Willie Keng explore the possible synergies between SATS and Worldwide Flight Services given its recent announcement to acquire the world's largest air cargo handler. They also analyse the rationale behind the Bank of England's latest move to rescue the UK financial system through a government bond-buying back program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where are the growth areas in the industry seeking to streamline financial operations? Is ASEAN leading or lagging in the evolution of cross-border transactions and integrating technology, finance and business? Michelle Martin discusses the future of digital payments with Rahul Abrol, Co Founder and Co CEO, ChaiPortSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Porsche debut's its IPO amidst market upheaval and a battered pipeline of share sales. Michelle Martin takes a look at what is likely one of the largest public listings in European stock market history, and what its entry could mean for Volkswagen shareholders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Apple stock considered a 'Safe Haven' for tech investors? What are Goldman and BlackRock's current sentiments on the stock market given its 6th consecutive day of losses? And why is Cathie Wood standing by her bullish bets on Tesla, Roku and Bitcoin? Tune in to find out as Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan unpack it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Money and Me, Michelle Martin asks Samantha Yap, Founder & CEO, YAP Global what the Singapore investor audience most needs to know about Web 3.0 and blockchain technology, and her growth outlook on the community driven sector of GameFi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With bearish sentiment dominating the markets these days, investors are wondering where to put their money. No doubt that cash is king — in particular, US-dollar Money Market Mutual Funds. Investors are also, though, increasingly looking at stocks that pay good dividends. “Which companies are these?” Michelle Martin tackles that question todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin looks at investor interest in 2 companies and money market funds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Web3 V.C. LiquidX has acquired a 60% controlling stake in Pixelmon, one of the most successful NFT auctions which raised some $70 million but dismayed with its widely panned artwork. What does a new leadership team minus the project's founder mean for Pixelmon? Can it thrive after a disastrous reveal? And what does this acquisition really mean for buyers of the GEN1 NFT's? Michelle Martin finds out with Giulio Xiloyannis, CEO of Pixelmon and Co-Founder of LiquidX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overnight, the S&P 500 sank to the lowest since December 2020! We look into sell-off. They also discuss an interesting playbook in the face of the rising US dollar. Michelle Martin and Willie Keng then move to weak Pound and hoe that could affect SREIT ‘s with exposure to the UK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that the post-Merge dust is setting, why has the price of Ether fallen after its massive overhaul? What's the next big thing on the crypto calendar, and what needs to happen for this crypto winter to turn? Michelle Martin asks Lawrence Linker, CEO, XD Academy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Her baby was diagnosed as Singapore’s the seventh case of a rare congenital heart defect. Mabel Tan, Financial Services Director, Great Eastern shares how the experience has come to shape her approach to financial planning. She also shares strategies that the sandwiched generation can use to approach financial planning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View, Michelle Martin and Willie Keng give us an update on the latest of corporate share buybacks in Singapore and what these latest actions suggest about the company's outlook. They also discuss the aftermath of the UK's biggest tax cuts and why investors are moving to sell off the GBP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market View Minutes may make you hungry today. Michelle Martin looks at 2 fast food companies that analysts are bullish on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Japan's intervention to support the yen for the first time since 1998 be successful in the long run? Why are companies investing in Japan now? And what exactly has been the sentiment surrounding the US market - a day after its Federal Reserve hiked its interest rate? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang bring you the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If mortgages keep rising is now the time to make a big buy in property? For first time investors, what do they need to know about wading into the market? Send this onto a young person who wants to up their financial game. Michelle Martin discusses these questions and more with Nicole Ng, Head of Learning and Partnerships, The Simple Sum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With interest rates on the rise and inflation taking a bite out of the dollar, it could be a good time to take a closer look at stocks that pay strong dividends. So with that in mind, today in Market View Minutes, Michelle Martin has prepared a list of Dividend Darlings to share with you. These are stocks in the US and here in Singapore that have good dividend yields. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overnight, the US Federal Reserve delivered yet another aggressive rate hike, raising interest rates by 75 basis points. How has the market been reacting to it so far? In other news, why is Reliance Retail setting its eyes on the beauty and personal care market in India? Michelle Martin and Ryan have the details. They also talk about the rationale behind SATS's plan to acquire Worldwide Flight services and what's attracting the attention of Singapore companies in Japan's aged care industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures examine the ramifications of the US's Fed rate hike of 75 basis points & question the 2% inflation target. They also discuss if the thriving days of SPACs are in question and how quadruple witching affects the stock markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets are in a funk but if the time to buy is when prices are low, what’s caught the eyes of some on Wall Street? Michelle Martin looks at 2 stocks of very different businesses that Wall Street’s analysts think offer great value. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Given Singapore's core inflation rate rising to 4.8% in July - with no signs of slowing down - where should we park our money today? And what are some options for us to engage in low-risk cash preservation in this market of uncertainty? Be sure not to miss this episode of Money and Me as Michelle Martin takes a deep dive into these questions with Elijah Lee, Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the face of Amazon Air Cargo Flights' slowest growth since early pandemic, to Top Glove's first quarterly loss, and Ford's $1 billion supply-cost warning, are we in for a bearish market? Meanwhile, why is Goldman Sachs bullish on copper in the medium to long term? And should long term investors buy energy stocks now? Find out the details with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Market View Minutes, we take a look at 3 automakers: GM, Ford and Nio. All three companies are making news — but it is a mixed bag. So, which automakers are UP and which are DOWN? Michelle Martin weighs in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Yangzijiang shipbuilding's LNG orders become a growth catalyst for the company? Meanwhile, how much more 'pain' are stocks expecting in the second half of September given its historically bearish results? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang analyse these headlines. They also discuss their outlook for Apple given its recent release of the iPhone 14 and Beyond Meat's latest meat alternative drama...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a day-to-day basis, markets are turbulent. But sometimes, it’s good to zoom out and look at some of the underlying industry trends. For example, companies across the globe — and particularly in the US — are facing a tight labor market. It can be difficult to hire staff. So, what sort of companies are working to solve this problem? Michelle Martin zeroes in on a company that has got Wall Street analysts talking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where are the Asian and global funds moving towards in Asia? As investors search for great companies today in Asia, what data points worth considering? Michelle Martin speaks with Herald van der Linde, Head of Equity Strategy, Asia Pacific, HSBC & Author of Asia’s Stock Markets from the Ground Up to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang survey the latest corporate buybacks here in Singapore, discuss what FedEx's warning last week may mean for the economy, expectations for the Feds hike and where crypto developer, Do Kwon is definitely not hiding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For investors searching for income and stability amidst expectations of the Fed clocking another big rate hike this Wednesday, are there hidden places of value to be found within the galaxy of ETF"s or exchange traded funds? Michelle Martin and Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB Securities discuss the possibilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US stocks are coming off one of their worst trading weeks of the year. The Dow, NASDAQ and S&P 500 all fell 4 to 6 percent last week. A stark warning from FedEx about its earnings and global economic trends rattled investors. In uncertain times like these, where is an investor to turn? Michelle martin finds out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Adobe paying $20 billion to acquire design platform Figma? What does FedEx's disappointing first-quarter shipments results suggest about the future of the worldwide economy? And what are the potential effects of Biden's issuance of a new order to block Chinese Investment in technology in the US? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang get to the bottom of it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frasers Hospitality Trust, suffered a 24 percent dip in share prices after a $1.35 billion proposal to take the trust private fell through.. The privatisation offer seemed generous enough,– at a 7 per cent premium to net asset value (NAV) But earlier this week, the global hotel and serviced residence trust clocked in 74.88 percent of shareholder votes who were in favour of the proposal, narrowly missing the 75 per cent needed for the resolution to pass. Many market watchers were surprised including our guest Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor. We find out why and ask if hospitality Reits listed in Singapore - which have seen a remarkable revival in fortunes- can continue their march forward. Michelle Martin and Kenny Loh also take a closer look at the S-reit landscape month-on-month performance across sectors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the past 30 months, Tesla has been the most-shorted stock in the market. More money has been bet against it — betting that its share price will fall — than any other stock. Well, no more. Which company is now in top position on this dubious chart? And what does it mean for its future? Michelle Martin finds out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore aims to reach net zero by or around mid-century - And as the city state commits to doing its part to tackle climate change - the energy sector plays a key role in reaching the country's targets. Rachel Kelly speaks to Mr Ngiam Shih Chun, Chief Executive, Energy Market Authority as he shares his views on Singapore’s future energy journey. This SIEWcast is brought to you by Singapore International Energy Week and MONEY FM 89.3 in partnership with ExxonMobil. 01:26: What is Singapore's vision for charting the energy transition to 2050? 04:48: What are some of the key challenges when it comes to reaching energy targets for Singapore? 06:07: What are the opportunities and areas of growth for companies? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could UOB's expansion help it overtake rivals DBS and OCBC? Why did unitholders of Frasers Hospitality Trust reject its privatisation? And What are the potential implications of a railroad strike in the US? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang look into these headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is expected to be a big week for the cryptocurrency market, with the Ethereum Merge scheduled to commence today! What does this mean for the supply and demand for Ether? Meanwhile, the release of latest US consumer price index (CPI) data has seen a sharp decline in the crypto market, with Bitcoin plunging over 10% on the same day. Are exchanges feeling the pressure? Michelle Martin asks Vijay Ayyar, VP Corporate Development & Global Expansion, Luno.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.