Your Money with Michelle Martin

Michelle Martin looks at significant corporate share buybacks and director deals. Later she examined JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and Tesla’s Elon Musk's comments — that are likely to fuel the bearish narrative in global markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin learns some tips and tricks to outwit the scammer in this conversation with Joanne Lai, Co-author, Don’t Get Scammed!: Understanding Scams and Protecting Yourself Against Them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does one’s life change after surviving a stroke? In the book he has written and illustrated, A Cry in The Dark by Terence Ang brings us a story filled with the realities faced as a stroke survivor.  Dr Moses Koh, Associate Consultant, Rehabilitation Medicine at Sengkang general hospital and Evelyn Koh, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Founder of Aphasia SG join Michelle Martin as they share their experience with stroke patients and what people who care for stroke sufferers can take away from this book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Apple heading for a death cross? Who was one of the biggest gainers on the Singapore market recently? Michelle Martin finds out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is Tesla of Farming? Regular listeners of this show may know the answer but don't fret, Michelle Martin reveals the answer in Market View Minutes. She'll also let you in on what this company has in common with US homebuilders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin asks Arun Pai ( Investments Team, Monk's Hill Ventures) for a primer on carbon credit trading, how to assess S-Reits as an inflation hedge and for a breakdown of what quantitative easing is and its possible impact on markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did US indices lose ground overnight? Are the EV wars heating up and what does that mean for share prices of companies in the sector. Meta's COO is stepping down, how have investors reacted? Michelle Martin surveys the market in this edition of Market View.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a denim type of guy or gal? Well, jeans are big money. Did you know that a pair of 501 originals sells for nearly $200 on Levi’s Singapore website? Ok, $189.90 to be exact. But, wow, that’s a lot of money! The question of the day, though, is this: Are jeans a good investment? Michelle Martin finds out all about it in Market View Minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can new technologies address the need for greater accountability and verifiability? And why is blockchain the missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to establishing clear guidelines for sustainability and ESG frameworks? Michelle Martin asks Bo Bai, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of MetaVerse Green Exchange.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite falling short of expectations in its latest set of earnings, why are analysts still positive on Singtel's growth prospects? Amid the aerospace sector recovery, is it wise to start stocking up on ST Engineering? And what does the US Fed's quantitative tightening mean for markets? Michelle Martin and Ryan have the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shares of the Chinese electric vehicle company Nio are on a roar. Why? Could it be that they’ve bottomed out, following a year of steady declines? Or, perhaps, are some new policies out of Beijing giving the stock a boost? Find out more, with Michelle Martin in Market View Minutes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin finds out what's in store on the 8th of June for classical fans at the Esplanade. Flights of Fantasy is a celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of iconic pianist Tedd Joselson who returns to the public stage for a historic performance. The concert will include piano concertos by Tchaikovsky and Brahms performed by Tedd Joselson and accompanied by Musicians’ Initiative and also feature an intriguing work conceived by Dr Susan Lim and Christina Tan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin finds out what hyper-personalisation of employee experience means for progressive businesses and the growing intersection of work, the metaverse and investable opportunities in this discussion with Shobhit Choubey, Head of Experience Consulting, Asia Pacific, CBRE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will Malaysia's poultry companies be affected by the recent chicken export ban? And how are oil prices reacting to Europe's ban on most Russian oil imports? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang review these headlines. They also talk about how markets are reacting to China's reopening plans, and what this means for the consumer stock market going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do a Korean chaebol, a Chinese finance company, a multinational bank and a US oil company have in common? Here's a hint:  they’re all doing something that investors like! Find out the answer, with Michelle Martin on Market View Minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does Sino-US rivalry today threaten the world's financial ecosystem? What are the financial roots of the conflict? Michelle Martin finds out with James Fok, Author of Financial Cold War.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Nutryfarm lose nearly $7million on durians? Ahead of earnings, what can we expect from Singtel's business and has the US markets finally bottomed out? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang have the answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which market is proving to be one of Asia’s best safe havens? And which sectors in this market appear set to rise further? Michelle Martin has the answers for you, on Market View Minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weaving Southeast Asian folklore, Chinese fairy tale and folk religion with history and magic realism, combined with poetry, Eva Wong Nava, Author, The House of Little Sisters latest book draws our attention to the plight of female bond servants, many of whom were grandmothers and ancestors, whose sacrifices must be remembered for posterity. Michelle Martin finds out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who's your favourite Marvel superhero? And would you invest in the company that owns them? Or perhaps, should you be looking at a different type of marvel, a tech company that maybe even Iron Man would like? Michelle Martin has the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore MAS's recent order for OCBC to hold an additional S$300m in regulatory capital over SMS phishing scams and Twitter shareholders' plan to sue Elon Musk over his manipulation of markets. They also discuss how markets are reacting to better results from US retail sales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What gives a stable coin value? If enough people lose confidence in a stable coin is that enough for its value to go up in smoke? Is it important not to dismiss defi and stablecoins as broad categories? Michelle Martin finds out with Geoff Ira, CEO, TradeTogether and Adrian Chng, Founder and Chairman, Fintonia Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are some retail stocks surging and not others? What the Fed’s latest minutes signal. Martin and Ryan Huang also take a deeper look at Elon Musk's plan to refinance his Twitter bid in an effort to reduce risk and why some condo prices could rise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin finds if the crypto crash has impacted sentiment in defi with guest Vijay Ayyar, VP Asia Pacific & Global Expansion, Luno. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We find out if there is help for those of you with crepey skin at different parts of your body. Is there a non-surgical solution for those lines on an aging neck or face? Michelle Martin finds out with Dr Lam Bee Lan from Ageless Medical.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snowflake, the Nordic Group, Apple and Luminar Technologies: which companies are UP and which are DOWN? Join Michelle Martin as she also takes a look at 3 exciting tech sectors - and 4 companies, including one here in Singapore- in today’s Market View Minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever heard of the term, identity investor? Well it's an entirely new investor phenomenon that describes a new investor tribe that's turning to alternative asset investments including comic books, sneakers and wine! Joining Michelle Martin on Money and Me is Nico Monroy, Director of Southeast Asia, Cult Wines discusses dominant alternative assets and how wine has performed as an alternative asset.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin takes a look at SNAP's earnings warnings, why the Musk Twitter deal looks shaky, and what that could mean for Tesla. She also gives an overview of US market numbers and Michael Bury's new cryptic warning for investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin looks at global and local outlook for dividend stocks and if companies are paying more or less in dividends to shareholders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin shares her take on BSKIN's "bee" active enriched loose powder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What could Australia's new incoming government mean for portfolios? How has Russia turned the ruble the world's top-performing currency? Why is the Fallout from Terra's fall good for Bitcoin? Michelle Martin puts those questions to Tony Sycamore, APAC Analyst, City Index. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Malaysia's recent halt of its chicken exports from June amid shortage, pushing Singapore importers to increase chicken supply from other sources to what's fueling the US stocks' overnight rally, and the effects of China's Tax Relief of over $21 billion, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore the latest stories making headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of the tech collapse, where are SEA emerging market tech names SEA and GRAB going? Are the companies in terminal decline or will they stabilize?  Michelle Martin finds out with Nirgunan Tiruchelvam, Head of Consumer Sector Equity Research, Tellimer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bargain hunters showed up in force on Wall Street overnight. That doesn’t mean bearish sentiment is gone for good, but it is clear that investors are looking for stocks that offer good value. Join Michelle Martin as she presents several analyst recommendations including a couple companies you may not have heard of, in Market View Minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you raise a child and keep on track with your goals of retiring early here in Singapore? Loh Shurn Lin, Independent Consultant & F.I.R.E Mentor shares her parenting strategies for raising a "low-maintenance child". Hear her strategies that work against raising a material child in a material world in this conversation with Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting off the week on Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang take a look at the improved performance of industrial S-Reits and which companies are worth watching out for. They also discuss how Jakarta's outperforming the Singapore market and what's on investor radars in the week ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you had to choose between buying a milkshake and burger or investing in the company that makes them, what would you do? Both probably sound good! In today’s Market View Minutes, Michelle Martin takes a look at some tech companies, with a side of fries. Stay tuned!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can your child learn critical real world skill in the Metaverse? Michelle Martin finds out with Doyobi Founder & CEO, John Tan. This interview is part of a special collaboration with the Peak Magazine's Next Gen Leader's seriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do Tokyo and Brussels have in common, from an investor standpoint? And is Sydney moving in the same direction? Michelle Martin unlocks the puzzle for you in Market View Minutes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's official! Nio's made its trading debut in Singapore's exchange today! But can we expect to see the stock enter the STI? On a separate note, what does Amazon's plan to lease space at IOI Central Boulevard Towers mean for the property? And to what extent can leisure travel mitigate the effects of inflation? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break it all down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will you know if your insurer will pay for the treatment of your disease? Should you make it a practice to ask if a drug is being used off-label? Do you need critical care insurance? Michelle Martin finds out with Elijah Lee, Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has Elon Musk backfooting on Twitter impacted the way its shares are being traded? And as we take a look at the broader market, have we finally experienced the lows of the year? Michelle Martin gets an overview with Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monk's Hill Ventures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BlackRock this morning released projections that the global bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) assets under management (AUM) will triple to US$5 trillion by 2030. What's in demand in APAC? What innovations are powering the sector? Michelle Martin finds out in conversation with Darren Wills, Head of APAC iShares Fixed Income and Institutional Index, BlackRockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does Target's recent plunge tell us about the state of the American Consumer? And is SIA back in the black? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang have the answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we shouldn't head for the exits in a bear market, where can we find value stocks? Tune in for some ideas on today's Market View Minutes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We decipher the Fed's May moves and discuss how an investor can best position for success given the current market situation. Michelle Martin also asks Cheng Chye Hsern to share his inflationary outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What 2 companies did Warren Buffet buy recently? Is China showing signs of easing on its year-long clampdown on tech giants? And what does the rise in US retail sales mean in the near future? Michelle Martin breaks it all down with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What metal is Elon Musk thinking of mining? And how can you invest in it? Michelle Martin takes a closer look at the metal that's driving clean energy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From former naval officer and sailor to entrepreneur banking on the business of stress reduction. Michelle Martin asks Han Ee how entrepreneurs who want to build a business based on the idea of a global community can get started. Learn also some ways practices to reduce stress in this chat with Lim Han Ee, Founder, The Mindful Village.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the ongoing feud between Musk and Twitter about price negotiation? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang also discuss strategies to combat the coming stagflation and stocks to watch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.