Your Money with Michelle Martin

Goldman Sachs has highlighted an automaker and a shoemaker that have reported healthy free cash flows, which are a signal of a good stock buy. Michelle Martin dissects the two names. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no better way to commemorate International Women's Day than with stories and narrated experiences told by women journalists around Asia. Michelle Martin reads Stories Women Journalists Tell by Reta Lee and finds out more about how this collection was put together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can investors leverage the rising prices of commodities with their precious metals portfolio? And how can they safeguard their assets in the face of rising interest rates and inflation? Michelle Martin speaks with Deepak Khanna, Head of Wealth & Trading, Revolut Singapore to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang take an in-depth look at soaring oil prices amid the Ukraine war, its victims -- and winners -- on the stock market. Then, a preview of Apple's upcoming release, a crime involving India's stock exchange, stocks to watch and who's buying a stake in No Signboard restaurant group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its 11th day, oil prices are continuing to climb amid fears of tight energy supply. Which stocks stand to gain an upper hand and have room to grow even more as energy costs soar? Michelle Martin has some names. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fine wine produced better returns than either gold or the Dow Jones in 2021. If you're looking at investing in fine wine, Sam Mudie, Director of South East Asia, Cult Wine Investment tells Michelle Martin how you can get started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The box office success of DC Comics' The Batman could rescue cinema brand and meme stock darling AMC in the markets, but can upcoming releases from Marvel rise to the challenge? Michelle Martin has some thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang kick off the week with a discussion on Berkshire Hathaway's stake in Occidental Petroleum, along with major updates to sanctions on Russia involving banks, Visa and Mastercard, plus Shell defending its choice to buy discounted Russian oil. Next, they analyse China's big NPC meeting, Singapore freezing what it calls 'stolen' crypto, a lookahead to the US CPI and who's taking over Raffles Medical. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nirgunan Tiruchelvam, Head of Consumer Equity Research, Tellimer Research shares with Michelle Martin his takes on winners in the commodities market, and who stands to gain from rising prices amid the Ukraine conflict.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As war intensifies in Ukraine, things are about to get even more expensive. So how can you protect your financial investments? Goldman Sachs notes some dividend growth stocks that are worth putting your money on, instead of losing value in your bank account. Find out what they are from Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang end the week by digesting brokers' takes on Uni-Asia Group, Sea Ltd and Frencken Group, before a discussion on Grab's mega 2021 loss. Next, what investors are looking at in terms of the impact of war in Ukraine and the latest jobs report from the US. Finally, they discuss the euro and movements on Dairy Farm, Jardine Matheson and Visa, and a look at Oiltek following its IPO debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth episode of “Your Health, Your Wealth: Understanding Your Integrated Shield Plan Options”, Michelle Martin gets Juliet Khew, Deputy Managing Director, Raffles Health Insurance to introduce a unique hybrid Integrated Shield Plan called A+RH for those who want the best of both worlds, public and private coverage that is also affordable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Arun Pai, Chief Strategy Officer, FLOW talk about how effective sanctions on Russia would be on the back of its invasion of Ukraine, and what investors can do to safeguard their portfolios that could be exposed to Russia, plus a look at Hong Kong's impending lockdown an the impact it will have on its economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This edition of Market View sees Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang covering analysts' buy takes on SingPost and Yanlord Land, before a recap of US President Joe Biden's State of the Union address and what Jerome Powell thinks of the Ukraine war -- and whether it will influence the Feds' decision to raise rates. The conversation ends with a look at Haidilao, Top Glove, City Developments, Oiltek and a headline from Amazon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus Lim, Co-founder & CEO, ECOSOFTT, winner of INSEAD’s Business as a Force for Good award in 2019, tells Michelle Martin how he and co-founder Stanley Samuel are decentralising and integrating the management of water to ensure it's a sustainable source for communities everywhere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will the Ukraine conflict shape markets for the short and long term, hit investors’ portfolios and influence the Feds’ interest rate hikes? Michelle Martin gets some insights from Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang as they dissect the latest reactions from Wall Street to the Ukraine war, plus moves from consumer companies like Apple and Warner Media against Russia. Later on, they highlight some corporate earnings and chew on macroeconomic data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin makes the case for big value US stocks amid a bearish market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks with Laurent Bertrand, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, BetterTradeOff to learn his biggest money lessons, the end game for his start-up and how he thinks money behaviors can be changed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GoPro is a rare tech company that's getting a nod of approval by an investment firm. What about it signals potential to soar? Michelle Martin finds out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

n this edition of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang's start with updates on the war in Ukraine, Singapore corporates' response and whether US President Joe Biden will address the conflict in his State of the Union debut. The agenda continues with a discussion on EV maker Nio's potential secondary listings, a cyberattack at Toyota on homeground and Tesla shares soaring after news of its Germany facility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin discusses drivers behind the  bullish real estate projections in 2022.Benett Theseira, Head of Asia Pacific, PGIM Real Estate to share more about what the investment firm thinks will.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Berkshire Hathaway, famous for its buy-and-hold strategy, had a banner year in 2021, and it's largely thanks to four giants that are significant to the firm's holdings. Who are they, and how are these stocks working for Berkshire? Find out from Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang catch up on the latest panic in forex markets amid the conflict in Ukraine, and its impact on oil, gold and even the crypto markets. They also discuss corporate angles to the crisis, including moves by BP and even Elon Musk in response to the intensifying war. Next is an analysis of Berkshire Hathaway's latest performance results, before looking at more earnings from Singapore companies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicholas Mak, Head of Research & Consultancy, ERA Real Estate and Michelle Martin discuss the property tax rate hikes for both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied residential properties announced in this year’s Budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paying for private hospital care but actually choosing lower ward entitlements because of worries of cash you will need to fork out of pocket ? Raymond Woo, Head of Personal Sales, Raffles Health Insurance tells us how many Singaporeans are paying more for their IP than they need and why reviewing your IP could save you the cost of being overinsured.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin talks about two companies in very different sectors that are beating market expectations with their soaring share prices. Find out who they are in this edition of Market View Minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's final Market View sheds light on sanctions imposed on Russia following its incursion of Ukraine and what's prompted a stock market rebound in the hours since, plus reactions from oil, gold and currency markets and even a boost for cybersecurity stocks. Then a look at more corporate earnings out of Singapore, a discussion on results from SIA and ST Engineering and a look at new Catalist-listed LS 2 Holdings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Arun Pai, Chief Strategy Officer, FLOW discuss what the Ukraine crisis has investors mulling over versus acting on. They also discuss the potential future of wealth taxes in Singapore.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goldman Sachs is betting on three companies  that stand to benefit from the country's new green hydrogen policies. Why? We find out out with Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang's analysis of Hong Kong's latest budget and the fading potential for Singapore to replace the city as Asia's premier financial hub. They take a look at market impact from the Ukraine crisis, particularly on prices of wheat and soybean. Plus, a look at some local corporate earnings and Meta's latest move in the metaverse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore will raise the carbon tax rate from the current $5 per tonne of emissions to between $50 and $80 by 2030, in a move that will help the Republic reach new, more ambitious climate goals. Mark Addy, Partner, Energy & Natural Resources, Tax, KPMG in Singapore and Michelle Martin discuss what this means for households ,businesses and Singapore's green strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More people who used their CPF to pay their housing loans were unable to fully refund the amount after selling their properties in 2020, compared with the previous two years. So how can we balance the use of our CPF funds for home and retirement, or even investments? Michelle Martin gets Elijah Lee, Associate Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities to share his experience and advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets are looking weak so far this year, but it's because they're going through a correction. It happens nearly every two years and is often driven by fear and speculation, not fundamentals. So how can investors, both seasoned and new, navigate market corrections safely? Michelle Martin has some facts that might put you at ease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Hump Day edition of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang digest the latest corporate results from a slew of Singapore companies from across different sectors. Then a look at the latest developments on the Ukraine crisis, how bitcoin investors are reacting and Krispy Kreme’s results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Yeo Kai Eng, Asean Indirect Tax Leader, Ernst & Young Solutions take a closer look at the suite of major changes to Singapore's tax system, recently announced in the Budget 2022 speech by Finance Minister Lawrence Wong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will the Ukraine crisis and the Fed raising interest rates to cope with rising inflation influence your portfolio? Michelle Martin gets a read from Robert Hoffman, Head of Investment Counsellors, Citi Private Bank in South Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss the latest news surrounding the Ukraine crisis and how it's sent US futures, gold and oil markets into a frenzy. Closer to home, they glean corporate reports from a slew of Singapore companies and why luxury sports cars are lost at sea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are an investor looking to move your funds amid the Ukraine border crisis, Michelle Martin has three different strategies you might be able to adopt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin invites Barnabas Gan, Economist, UOB to break down the key announcements delivered during Finance Minister Lawrence Wong's budget speech last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation between Michelle Martin and Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor that takes a look at the S-REITs earnings season -- big and not-so-big winners -- and what MCT shareholders can expect from the Mapletree merger to MNACT.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang begin the week discussing the ongoing tensions on the Ukraine border and the latest moves among Western powers. Then they break down Singapore's Budget 2022, the so-called Health Cross seen on the Nasdaq and concerns surrounding China's Zhenro Properties. Market View ends with an analysis of the Australian dollar and news of a Sime Darby plantation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warren Buffett is known for his buy-and-hold strategy and looking for companies with good long-term value. Are they paying off? Analysts are positive on his investment firm Berkshire Hathaway, especially with the pile of cash the firm is sitting on. And the bigger question on investors' minds: will Berkshire Hathaway continue to buy back its own shares? Find out more from Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second episode of “Your Health, Your Wealth: Understanding your Integrated Shield Plan Options”, Dr Morrison Loh, Head of Medical Directorate, Raffles Health Insurance Director, Commercial, Raffles Medical Group helps us understand why and when we should review our Integrated Shield Plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dubbed the Tesla of farming, Deere has been indicated as a 'buy' by Barron's. Deere is planning to roll out a fully autonomous driving tractor this year and analysts think the company will be able to weather inflation. Find out how from Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang end the week's Market View with a look at the latest earnings results from Genting and prospects ahead for competitors Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands. Then, an analysis of Cathie Woods' latest comments plus updates from Walmart, Cathay Pacific, Tesla, Meta, Shake Shack and Standard Chartered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sea Limited's $16 billion wipeout following a ban on one of its mobile apps by India puts investor focus ln geopolitical fault lines. Michelle Martin gets some advice from Arun Pai, Chief Strategy Officer, FLOW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Walmart releases its earnings results later this evening and is a bellwether for consumer activity in the United States. The retail giant's shares normally drop after its earnings call, Michelle Martin surveys analysts calls on the stock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin welcomes back Ryan Huang to discuss Singapore's latest easing of Covid-19 curbs, including the announcement of new Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs). Their agenda continues with an analysis of the upcoming US Federal Reserve meeting minutes, NATO's latest remarks on the Ukraine border, and updates from Shimao, Nvidia, DoorDash and Cisco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever heard of the Moneyball methodology in investing? Investment content platform The Joyful Investors have managed to grow their personal portfolio from five digits to a seven-figure sum in six years using this strategy and now share their tips with individual investors. Hazelle Soon, co-founder and CEO, The Joyful Investors tells Michelle Martin how they did it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.