Your Money with Michelle Martin

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang take a look at suitors that are looking to snap up pandemic darling Peloton, including Nike, Apple, Amazon and even Disney. Then, they discuss the criticism behind the unexpected pivot by backpacker hostel operator Sinjia Land to sorghum producer Binex. Plus, an overview of this week's outlook from a host of major companies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Backed by Amazon and Ford Motors, Rivian Automotive's share price has tanked amid the latest rout in tech stocks. So is it a good time to buy the dip? Michelle Martin finds there could be good news on the horizon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With tech stocks’ poor showing this earnings season, is it a good time to buy the dip? And are investors reevaluating their holding and outlook on tech stocks? Michelle Martin pits these questions to Adam Reynolds, Asia Pacific CEO, Saxo Markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sumiko Tan, Executive Editor, The Straits Times shares her thoughts on the making of In This Together: Singapore’s Covid-19 Story is a dramatic insider account of the nation's first two years of the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin is joined by Shane Oliver, Chief Economist & Head of Investment Strategy, AMP Capital to discuss the latest rout in tech overnight and whether it's time to reevaluate tech stocks. Also on the agenda: oil prices, Bank of England interest rates and geopolitical tensions involving Russia and Ukraine. Plus, earnings from Australia, S-Reits and pitting the STI against US stocks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alphabet announced a 20-to-1 split stock, which means shares of the Google parent company will soon be trading at a much cheaper price to attract retail investors. Will this translate to volatility and what can current investors look out for? Michelle Martin gets some insight from Arun Pai, Chief Strategy Officer, FLOW, plus a discussion on the impact of the Joe Rogan controversy on Spotify's business and its share price.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A debate among friends prompted Michelle Martin to pick up this book, which contains a guide on how to navigate your feelings, other people and your interactions. Author Gill Hasson says Emotional Intelligence is a skill; one that we all have the capacity to develop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech giants Meta and Alphabet have released their earnings, with Amazon soon to follow. What will its results look like? Michelle Martin has some hints.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG digest the latest earnings results from tech giants Meta and Alphabet, and discuss the impact of Meta on other tech and social media companies. Then they move to an overview of Singapore REITs and dig deeper to find out why investor sentiment is so negative on REITs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An engineer by training, Shaun Hon made the switch to venture capitalism and has never looked back. Michelle Martin speaks with the 29 year-old to find out the story behind this founder's success, where VC capital in the maritime industry is heading towards, and the secret "sauce" to getting investors to saying "yes". This interview is part of a special series featuring speakers in collaboration with The Peak Magazine's Next Gen Leader's series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Endowus Chief Investment Officer Samuel Rhee tells Michelle Martin about the wealth management platform's latest satellite portfolios and what kind of allocations investors could be looking at. They also talk about Endowus' latest income portfolios that are designed for investors at different life stages to cater to their specific financial needs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could the golden arches turn into gold for investors? Michelle Martin wonders about buying McDonald's shares, following its latest earnings report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang end the week with big news from Keppel and Apple, both of which issued strong earnings reports. They also discuss Singapore's newest listing — a company that counts former National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan as a shareholder. Plus, hospitality and consumer sectors rejoice the return of the Singapore GP, and discussions on Bank of America's potential move from Hong Kong to Singapore, Google Cloud and investing in space with Italian firm D-Orbit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a recent tough conversation, Michelle looked up "Difficult Conversations" by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen for tips on overcoming conversation hijackers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks with Geoff Ira, CEO, TradeTogether and Vijay Ayyar, VP Corporate Development & Global Expansion, Luno to hear their views on whether it is a correction or a downturn dogging crypto assets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Feds have spoken, and they're on track to raise interest rates to fight record inflation. US stocks gained as the news was released, but began to decline in after-hours trade as Chairman Jerome Powell stood hawkish during the press conference that followed. What can we decipher from the upcoming moves from the Feds in March? Michelle Martin gets an angle from Arun Pai, Chief Strategy Officer, FLOW, plus a discussion on the S&P 500 runway and the bond market as a safe haven.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang analyse the Fed's latest announcement that it's on track to raise interest rates in March. Also in the conversation – previews from Microsoft, Apple, Tesla and Boeing; plus a look at Singapore's third SPAC listing and earnings reports from a host of S-Reits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goldman Sachs is coming off a blockbuster year in 2021, but investors aren't cheering this as the bank has started to lose ground. Some may say this represents a buying opportunity, but others think most are overweight on Goldman shares. So which side should you take? Michelle Martin has analyses to help you decide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle checks out a book by a man who built an 8-figure business in two years. He may have made his wealth in forex markets but now shares his rules for personal financial and entrepreneurial success. Hear an excerpt of The Magical Rule of Three by Mario Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin gets the thoughts of Swapnil Mishra, Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University on MAS' off-cycle move to raise the appreciation of the Singapore dollar and what it could mean for consumers, businesses and overall trade. He also shares his opinion of the Feds' rate hike frequency and schedule, Singapore’s experience of inflation and support levels for Bitcoin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang crunch the numbers from Microsoft, the first among many releasing its earnings report this week. On the macro front, they discuss analysts' expectations of tonight's Fed meeting on interest rate hikes, what economists predict from MAS in their April meeting and the future of tech stocks. Plus, a round-up of news on meme stock darling AMC, General Motors, Nvidia, Sea Limited and Singapore Reits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it better to invest in Grab or Sea? Or should you stay away from both, given the rout in tech stocks? Michelle Martin looks at both Nasdaq-listed companies, and what positions you can consider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Michelle's pick for a warm and inspirational read for any woman dreaming of starting her own business and longing to be a mum. Womanhood, motherhood and business success; can a woman really have it all? Sharon Wong, Founder and CEO, Motherswork shares her story and advice on how to juggle the elusive balance many women still struggle with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang hone in on bright spots in US stocks and shares some early corporate earnings, including from IBM. Then an update on the A-Log and ESR Reit vote, plus corporate news from Frasers Logistics and Commercial Trust, Olam, Starburst, and two S-Reits.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks with Deborah Cunningham, Chief Investment Officer, Global Liquidity Markets, Federated Hermes about her expectations on the Feds' rate hike timetable, what liquidity could mean for tech stocks and Asian markets, and which sectors or vehicles could lose in a rapidly rising environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is IBM's new CEO Arvind Krishna's move to pivot the company to the cloud and artificial intelligence paying off? It looks like the strategy is paying off. Find out why from Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin tells us why Herald Van Der Linde's new book, Asia's Stock Markets – From The Ground Up is a must read. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday, the Nasdaq Composite index declined 2.7%, sending tech stocks into correction territory and seeing their worst week since 2020. Where can the Nasdaq go after this? Michelle Martin gets some answers from Nirgunan Tiruchelvam, Head of Consumer Sector Equity Research, Tellimer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is an ACP, an LPA or an AMD? These are some important acronyms to know when it comes to end-of-life planning. Michelle Martin and Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend break down each one, and discuss how much end-of-life planning costs and why it's priceless for peace of mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang start the week with a discussion on the postponement of the ARA Logos-ESR Reit vote and how Singapore's first SPAC listings performed on their debut, plus the upcoming Novo Tellus Alpha Acquisition launch this week. Then they delve into Solana's network troubles and how much Singtel just paid to buy a stake in an Indonesian bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food, feed, fuel. These are all important resources derived from one single aquatic plant: algae. So with that in mind, how much do you think the market for algae is worth? Try US$320 billion! Michelle Martin has more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can we learn from the OCBC phishing scam? Is China doing the right thing by cutting rates to stabilise the yuan? Will India’s LIC IPO be a big win? And what do the new MAS rules mean for crypto advertising? Michelle Martin gets the lowdown from Arun Pai, Chief Strategy Officer, FLOW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some 469 OCBC customers lost at least S$8.5 million in phishing scams involving SMSes impersonating OCBC Bank in December. Michelle Martin and Raju Chellam, Chief Editor, AI Ethics & Governance Body of Knowledge take a closer look at this phishing scam. Here’s what you should know and what you can do to protect your money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our look at European stocks Michelle Martin looks through a list, handpicked by HSBC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang end the week with a focus on all things SPACs! From the big SPAC matchmaking frenzy in the US to Singapore's edge over Hong Kong to be Asia's ultimate SPAC hub. Then they talk about the CEO with a big pay numb Surbana REIT and how Amazon is going back to brick and mortar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ilian Mihov, Dean and the Rausing Chaired Professor of Economic and Business Transformation at INSEAD, discuss if inflation has been underestimated and his inflation expectations for Singapore and global markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang talk about Microsoft's record breaking acquisition deal of Activision Blizzard for almost $69 billion, and what's in the bag of this potential deal. Next. they discuss Unilever's unwavering pursuit of GSK consumer arm despite an initial rejection. Rounding up the agenda: Reactions from Goldman Sachs significant slowdown in Q4, Shopify Ecommerce deal with China's JD.com, SIA Engineering's 10 years deal with Rolls-RoyceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you retirement-ready? How much is enough to retire comfortably? These are some of the burning questions you should be asking, as you start thinking about your golden years. Michelle Martin seeks some answers on retirement planning from Tan Chuan How, Chief Agency Officer, NTUC Income.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investors are applauding over news of Microsoft buying 'Call of Duty' maker Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, making it the largest ever deal in the history of the gaming industry. Find out more from Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Singapore's first SPAC listings make their debut this month, it's time we got to know more about these blank-cheque companies. Michelle Martin enlists the expert opinion of Choo Oi-Yee, Chief Commercial Officer, ADDX on whether this signals Singapore's global and regional positioning as a SPAC hub and if they are safe for investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang talk about the latest scams to hit Crypto.com and OCBC Bank, and the MAS advisory to crypto firms against advertising. Next, they discuss India’s upcoming IPOs by Life Insurance Corporation and OYO Hotels and why investors are excited. Rounding up the agenda: China’s lowered interest rates, what the Bank of Japan will decide at today’s meeting, Singapore’s home sales and updates on Comfort Delgro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unitholders of ESR-Reit and Ara Logos Logistics Trust will soon need to make a decision on the merger of the 2 real estate investment trusts (Reits).The proposed S$1.4 billion merger will be effected by way of a trust scheme of arrangement and will see ESR-Reit acquiring all of ALog Trust's units in exchange for a combination of cash and new units. What will they decide at their EGM on January 27?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Analysts say Bitcoin has tested the key support level of US$40,000. Will Bitcoin hit 'new highs' this year or even reach that $100,000 in June (purported by some) despite its rough start? Michelle Martin gets insights and a crypto outlook for 2022 from Vijay Ayyar, VP Corporate Development & Global Expansion, Luno. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tik Tok star, Cliff Tan takes us through his first book which mines an ancient art for modern interiors. Michelle Martin chats with Cliff Tan, the London-based Singaporean about how he used lockdown time to kickstart his hugely successful TikTok channel of over a million users and his new book Feng Shui Modern. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang start the week with three themes on investors' radars — China's slowing growth and why investors see this as a positive; Japanese Prime Minister's Fumio Kishida's capitalism policy not sitting well with investors; and what to expect from the upcoming earnings season from the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Sycamore, APAC Analyst, City Index joins Michelle Martin in this episode to discuss moves by two of the world's biggest economies — the US Federal Reserve hints at quickening the pace of raising interest rates, while China moves the other direction by cutting rates on policy loans for the first time since April 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The STI is off to a roaring start to 2022, outperforming key global and even Asian markets. Banks and S-Reits are leading the charge, and investors are seeing them as safe havens. Find out why from Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More people who used their CPF monies to pay their housing loans, were unable to fully refund the amount after selling their properties in 2020, compared with the previous two years. Were you one of them? Michelle Martin finds out why this could be happening and how to avoid the situation  with Mister Boon, author, The Landlord Club: Untold Strategies to Maximise Rental Property ReturnsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research shows that most habits around money are set as young as age 7. So how can parents navigate this tricky topic and cultivate healthy financial habits in their children? Is it ever too early to invest? Michelle Martin finds out from Will Rainey, author of Grandpa’s Fortune Fables and founder of financial education platform, Blue Tree Savings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG discuss US Fed Chair Jerome Powells latest messaging about its future policies. Also in the conversation, a round-up of Chinese property firms facing key payments and news on Tesla, Microsoft, Sea and iFast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.