Your Money with Michelle Martin

Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor looks at the top performing SREITS for Q3 2022 and where value in the market is See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Warren Buffett's love for oil giant Occidental Petroleum point to a potential investment option for investors? And why is Elon Musk considering investing in Neuralink's rival brain chip company, Synchron? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang investigate these questions. They also talk about what's behind China's special loans offered to troubled property developers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retail stocks are once again in focus this week, as a number of big US brands report earnings. Which companies do you think are likely to do best — those that offer bargain-basement discounts — or retailers that target high-end consumers? Michelle Martin take's a look at two very different businesses — Dollar General and Macy’s — in Market View Minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Germaine Leonora Tan and Yisle Lim, Co-founder, Hop app give Michelle Martin a tour of their new subscription-based mobile app which gives parents and kids access to the galaxy of edutainment classes with just a click of a button. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We survey US markets, oil prices, energy companies and how markets are reacting to the Fed’s latest messaging indication that they likely would not consider pulling back on interest rate hikes until inflation is down substantially. What is the rationale behind Tencent's plans to divest US$24 billion worth of it’s Meituan stake? Michelle Martin breaks it all down with Sani Hamid, Director for Wealth Management, Financial Alliance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest earnings report from the US big box store Target is giving investors pause. Target is reporting a huge drop in quarterly profits — down 90 percent — as the retailer has had to to sharply markdown prices in order to clear inventory. Well, one company’s challenges is another’s opportunity. Which stocks might stand to benefit from Target’s massive clearance sales? Michelle Martin finds out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Optimism hasn't been higher in the crypto market since early April according to Luno. Michelle Martin and Vijay Ayyar Vice President, Asia Pacific & Global Expansion, Luno discuss the crypto market sentiment, key resistance levels for Bitcoin, the near term outlook for Ethererum, and if its Merge surge is fading. They then tackle meme coins; is a resurgence at hand?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She is prime mover for a national helpline meant to help seniors in real-timeMichelle Martin meets Vice-Chairman of ACES Care Ltd and Executive Chairman of Integrative Learning Corporation, Dr Tan Bee Wan to find out how the ACES HelpLife helpline ( 6797-6797) goes beyond meeting urgent immediate needs, how the data from it will help serve the changing needs of the elderly demographic and how anyone can help grow the vision for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Bitcoin extend its recovery? What's next for China given the recent interest rate cuts? Will oil move lower? Will the US market extend its longest winning streak of the year? Tony Sycamore, Senior Market Analyst, City Index shares his take on the questions with Michelle Martin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you like to invest like Warren Buffett? Michelle Martin tells us how! She looks at a list of all the stocks that Berkshire Hathaway has been buying over the past quarter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Tina Teng, market strategist with CMC Markets discuss the outlook for US and APAC and the different possible strategies for investors. They also look at the emerging picture of the Chinese economy and the possibilities of Tencent reversing a downtrend. Will a new US tax on corporate buybacks see a rush before the law comes into effect? What do the key earnings reports point to for the US retail sector ? Beyond the US, could the chipmakers be flashing warning signs about the global economy. And share of Bed, Bath and Beyond soared 70 percent overnight, could this be a sign that meme stocks are back?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do the best entrepreneurs and pioneers do when faced with uncertainty? How do they face their fears and keep going?When Covid19 hit, Insead Professor of Strategy Nathan Furr worried about his ability to keep teaching. HIs wife Susannah challenged him to use the tools in their new book to get over his fears of a very uncertain future. Nathan and Susannah Furr have written an inspiring guide to face uncertainty with courage. They share with MIchelle Martin how their fascination with the idea of human "transilience" which comes from the Latin root for "leap across", has fueled not only their lives but the idea that though uncertainty lies a possible upside.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A brewery, a miner and an HR consultancy. Which one has record profits? Find out with Michelle Martin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Standard Chartered's Chief Investment Officer for Africa, the Middle East and Europe Mapreet Gill discusses the narrative driving African and Middle East Markets, the evolving tensions between China and the US , China's economy and near term drivers of oil prices in this conversation with Michelle MartinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you think is a better investment: face masks or taxi rides? Might seem like an odd choice, but we have earnings from Medtecs International, which makes face masks as well as an anti-viral nasal spray. ComfortDelgro is also reporting earnings. So which company is doing better? We’ll find out in Market View Minutes with Michelle MartinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who will walk away with wins at the top literary prize in Singapore and how can you RSVP for your seat? Michelle Martin tour's the upcoming literary prize, with William Phuan, Executive Director of the Singapore Book council and speaks with a distinguished literary figure who will be honored at this years award ceremony that happens on the 25th August.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you think is a better investment: face masks or taxi rides? Might seem like an odd choice, but we have earnings from Medtecs International, which makes face masks as well as an anti-viral nasal spray. ComfortDelgro is also reporting earnings. So which company is doing better? We’ll find out in Market View Minutes with Michelle MartinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend discuss his read of the NASDAQ entering the bull market. The currency shock has muddled earnings and helped buoy the stock market, but what has been behind the dollar’s weakness? And given that the US yield curve has inverted again, can you investors, take advantage of better short term yields here in Singapore?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin compares the earnings of two companies whose products are probably in many of the food products you use but don't realise to find out which is performing better.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does the new normal require a fresh look at the cashback vs air miles credit card debate? Just how far can you get on miles? Should you be looking beyond those attractive sign up bonuses and what does our featured guest wish his younger self knew about credit cards? Michelle Martin finds out in conversation with Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB SecuritiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is the USD weakening and what does this mean for markets?To what extent have investors stopped worrying about interest rate hikes? Is the NASDAQ in a new bull market?And which sectors are expected to outperform? Michelle Martin puts these questions to Charu Chanana, market strategist with Saxo Capital Markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin looks at the corporate earnings of HawParCorp, PropNex and OUESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do current indicators for inflation mean for the markets? Is the NASDAQ back in a Bull Market? As inflation cools Apple moves closer towards erasing its 2022 losses, good news for Apple Bulls? Why is China criticising the new US chip law as a threat to trade? And should you take a leaf from Softbank and look again at Alibaba shares? Michelle Martin discusses issues that matter to markets with Jack Kouzi, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Director of the VFS GroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are investors interested in the semiconductor space reading from the US Chips and Science act? Will it shake up the semiconductor industry. What key factors would indicate oil prices will fall further? Musk has sold a 6.9 billion dollar stake in Tesla in case he is forced to buy Twitter to circumvent an “emergency sale” of the EV stock should he have to buy Twitter. How are investors reacting? We also look at Airbnb which has bought 2 billion dollars worth of stock back, is this a sign that the stock is cheap? Michelle Martin and Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures get to the heart of the issuesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which COVID-19 vaccine did you get? Pfizer or Moderna? These two pharmaceutical companies have become household names over the past couple years. And they have reaped windfalls as a result. But which company is better positioned to succeed, as vaccine sales drop? Join me in Market View Minutes, as we take a closer look at this — coming up soon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bank in China, a consumer company and a Singapore hospitality Reit are on Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan and Michelle Martin's list of potential dividend stocks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Joe Biden signed into law a new competition law overnight called the Chips and Science Act. Will it shake up the semiconductor industry? What is the outlook for the sector which has seen disappointing earnings forecasts? Investors will have their eyes on key data out from the US this evening, but what could be even more important than CPI figures? Why is Buffet bullish on energy stocks and where could oil prices go? Azeem Sheriff, market analyst with CMC Markets discusses the issues that matter to investors with Michelle MartinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corporate earnings season is in full swing, and it can be challenging to sort through the numbers. No question that banks and energy companies are doing well. But what about our locally-listed construction, healthcare and manufacturing companies? Join Michelle Martin in Market View Minutes for a special Lightning Round of UP or DOWN! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are the winners and losers given the US Democrats' latest Signature Tax and Energy Bill? What is Berkshire Hathway buying? And what's the latest in the Twitter-Musk saga? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang have the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin looks at which flat types and areas are commanding good prices and takes a closer look at study of consumer sentiment of property here in Singapore in this edition of Money and Me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several airlines, including Singapore Airlines, have had to cancel flights to Taiwan as tensions ramp up with China's military exercises. Have financial markets been rattled? Sani Hamid, Director for Wealth Management, Financial Alliance shares his overview of the geopolitical headline in focus for the week Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and discusses the outlook for the Chinese tech sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corporate earnings season is upon us and it can be challenging to sort through the numbers. There's no doubt that banks and energy companies are doing well, but what about electronics retailers, shoe-makers and other industries? Michelle Martin runs down the list in today's special Lightning Round of Up or DownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another bank earnings report is on Michelle's radar today as DBS reports a 7 per cent rise in net profit for the second quarter. Michelle Martin invites Kelvin Wong, Analyst, CMC Markets to share more on his views on the prospects for DBS and other Singaporean banks. They also discuss the global market impact from Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, give an overview of the performance of REITS and discuss the outlook on Gold as inflation mounts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've packed your bags but a day before your trip you get test positive for covid. WHo is going to reimburse the cancellation costs for your trip? What sort of insurance overs comprehensive coverage before, during and after your trip should Covid hit? Michelle Martin finds out with Kelvin Lim, CEO, HL Assurance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you follow the news on social media companies like Meta and Snap, you’d think that the market for online ads is lousy. A slowing economy leads brands to advertise less as consumers become more thrifty, right? What if there actually was another company that’s attracting those ad dollars instead? Find out more with Michelle Martin on Market View Minutes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang have in focus the boost in OCBC's and Far Eastern's profits and their prospects looking forward. They move on to geopolitical rumblings in China and Taiwan as the world's most watched flight touched down on Taipei. Michelle and Ryan also discuss global corporate updates as BP reports huge quarterly profits and Alibaba and Tencent struggle with shrinking sales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big hurdle for entrepreneurs is making a successful pitch. Michelle Martin invites John Aguilar, Author, The Art and Science of the Pitch to share key insights from his new book. This serial entrepreneur and host of The Final Pitch on CNN Philippines also shares what he will be looking for here in Singapore for his next reality show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite the US economy being in quite the lurch, investors have their eyes on last Thursday's and Friday's market rally. Is this a sign that the worst is over and now is the time to get back into the stock market? Michelle Martin invites Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University to share his opinion on his market outlook and his recommendations to investors in these uncertain times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past two years, one company, more than any other, has come to personify the ups and downs of bitcoin. Well, MicroStrategy is a software and analytics company. But ever since its CEO, Michael Saylor, started investing the company’s money in bitcoin, MicroStrategy has been viewed by investors as a proxy for crypto. That’s not such a good thing these days, as bitcoin is trading far, far below its all-time highs. Michelle Martin discusses what this means for Saylor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As HSBC's profits beat market expectations in second quarter, can HSBC continue their surge and fend off pressure for it to split up? On the geopolitics front, how will China react to Taiwan being confirmed as part of Nancy Pelosi's itinerary? With Malaysia announcing that it may be able to resume exports amidst a chicken surplus, what does this entail for Malaysia's poultry industry and will we finally have Malaysian chicken back on our store shelves? Michelle Martin & Ryan Huang answer these questions and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Enough is always elusive - when you reach it, you're not the same person you were when you first decided where your line was" Investors have all sorts of different motivations and aspirations driving them and sometimes it's important for us to pause and take stock of our financial portfolios and personal lives. Michelle Martin invites seasoned investor Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend to share his mid-year reflections on how stormy markets and personal family milestones will shape his approach moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do these completely different items/assets have in common? Sounds like it could be the basis for a mystery thriller. But, no, in today's Market View Minutes, Michelle Martin runs through a solitaire edition of Up or Down as she evaluates the earnings of 3 Singapore-listed companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With overseas and local banks reporting higher than expected earnings, what is driving their business and will the good times for them continue? What does last week's rally in the markets mean for the Federal Reserve's attempts to rein in inflation and will the rally continue? What can we expect from the geopolitical rumblings due to US Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi's starting of her APAC trip here in Singapore? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang answer these questions and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money is often at the heart of family conflicts and few may be equipped to deal with the difficult conversations that may arise due to financial troubles. How can you improve your ability to hold conversations about money? Michelle Martin invites Mrs Sarojini Padmanathan, from the Alliance for Action to Strengthen Marriages and Family Relationships (AFAM) to reframe family conversations about money and help families navigate this thorny issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you think is a better investment: travel, coffee or tractors? Which industry is making more money? Well, three major companies in these sectors announce their earnings this week: Airbnb, Caterpillar and Starbucks. What are the markets expecting? Michelle Martin finds out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the US economy contracting by 0.9% and it technically being in recession, Melissa Hyak and Ryan Huang focus on how US and Asian markets are reacting to find them in a surprisingly upbeat mood at the start of the day. Melissa and Ryan discuss whether this means investors should likewise shrug off the bad news. They also highlight UOB's court case against the Shimao group and evaluate the state of the travel industry as SIA profits rise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With their main revenue stream being so travel dependent, how did YouTrip, Southeast Asia’s leading multi-currency neobank, not only survive the global lockdowns but even plan their expansion? Melissa Hyak speaks to Caecilia Chu, CEO, YouTrip to find out about YouTrip's latest launching of their new B2B platform, YouBiz, and about YouTrip's business model. This interview is part of a special collaboration with the Peak Magazine's Next Gen Leader's seriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you risk it all and give up a well-paying stable career in Finance to try and pursue your passion? Well, the siblings Lena Chan, Co-founder & Pastry Chef, Mad About Sucre and Eric Chan, Co-founder, Mad About Sucre did just that, opening their gourmet restaurant. Lena even went one step further, flying to Paris to hone her craft at Cordon Bleu. Melissa Hyak speaks to them to find out more about their incredible career switch and how they managed to distinguish Mad About Sucre from the rest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the back of the US Federal Reserve 75 basis point interest rate hike, Melissa Hyak and Ryan Huang discuss what investors and companies are looking out from the Fed. They also run through how wall street fared overnight as some key US sectors managed to outperform expectations and rebound. However, they also highlight three companies- Meta, Ford, Kering less than stellar performance and discuss their prospects looking forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What caused Wall Street’s worst daily performance in nearly a month? Ryan Huang has the answers. He also gives an overview of the performance of US tech earning overnight, and earning stocks to watch out for the rest of this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.