Your Money with Michelle Martin
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Money and Me: Earnings Season begins in the US, China Stock Market closing in on a 10 trillion USD valuation, Top Glove's bull run, Medtecs and UG Healthcare and Singapore's second quarter GDP
Michelle Martin speaks to Swapnil Mishra, Head of Private Wealth at Kristal AI, to discuss US banking stocks, China’s stock market closing in on close to a 10 trillion USD valuation, Top Glove’s bull run, Medtecs and UG Healthcare’s fall in profits and Singapore’s second quarter GDP estimates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: Retire with 4 million by age 65 through CPF
Accumulate four million for your retirement nest egg mainly through your CPF? That's an achievable ( couple) goal according to Loo Cheng Chuan. Michelle Martin crunches the numbers, looks at the interest rates and finds out how Cheng Chuan's CPF know-how and a little investing knowledge can help anyone achieve the goal of retiring as a multi-millionaire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Singapore's Second Quarter GDP down 12.6 percent year on year , Why markets in the US are down , and Tesla share price
Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss Singapore's second quarter advance economic performance worse than expected, officials in California delaying the states reopening plans and the impact on the US market and US President Trump denouncing all claims over the South China Sea, amongst other top headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: The Fundamentals of credit investing, Yield Curves indicating investor confidence and OCBC’s credit review
Michelle Martin speaks to Andrew Wong, Credit Research Analyst, OCBC Bank to discuss the fundamentals of investing, relatively flat yield in June and investor confidence and OCBC’s monthly credit review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Diversity following Singapore's election
Michelle Martin speaks to Mano Sabnani, Veteran Journalist and former editor of the Business Times to discuss a breakdown of the election results, the impact of a change in governance on the strength of a mandate and the implications of the election on Singapore's business environmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Local markets on the back of election results, the management of government linked companies and the waning US dollar
Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss local markets on the back of Singapore's elections, and Hong Kong's opposition drawing thousands of supporters, the impact of elections on the management of government linked companies like Sembcorp and SIA and the greenback posting its biggest weekly loss last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: Rally to continue? Time for natural gas in your portfolio? Also, the future of the world's largest corporate bond ETF
Shares in mainland China have been rallying - what could spark a market correction? Buffet in his first post-pandemic deal buys the gas network assets of Dominion Energy in a US$4 Billion dollar deal, does this indicate strength in the utility sector? And who is the top holder of the largest corporate bond ETF? Michelle Martin finds out what investors are talking about with Swapnil Mishra, Head of Private Wealth at Kristal AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Levi Strauss shares, the Hong Kong US dollar peg, locally listed engineering firm Boustead and tech companies weighing in on Hong Kong
Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss Levi Strauss' warns of a weak second half, the Trump administration threatening to undermine the US-HK dollar peg, investment interest in Wirecard, speculation around Boustead and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Making data a team sport
With an influx of data to organise, delivering data throughout an organisation is integral. Michelle Martin speaks to Stu Garrow, Senior Vice President of Sales and General Manager Asia Pacific at Talend, a global leader in cloud data integration and data integrity about managing data quality in organisations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will the bull market continue in China markets?
Michelle Martin speaks to Ryan Huang about a rally in China due to state media and retail investments, China's CSI 300 index, a bull market in Hong Kong, ISM data of the US service sector, Amazon's rally and Hi-P.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: Evaluating the S-REIT space a few weeks after Phase 2
Michelle Martin and Gabriel Yap, Chairman of GCP Global evaluate the S-REIT space, debate the winners and losers of the market and summarise the performance of REITS in phase 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: It is still a good time to enter the REIT space and here is why
Michelle Martin speaks to Ken Foong, Equity Analyst at Morningstar Investment Adviser Singapore Pte Ltd to discuss the REIT sector on the back of organisations and the retail sector resuming in Phase 2, Suntec REIT and its resilient nature, CapitaLand Mall Trust and why it is still a good time to enter the REIT space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Quant Fund makes 108 percent by dumping Chinese stocks a day after buying, Berkshire Hathaway interest in natural gas, Capitaland's profit warning
On Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss a quant-trading firm making 108 percent this year by selling every stock bought the previous day, Berkshire Hathaway purchasing natural gas transmission and storage assets and Capitaland's total profit after tax and minority interest expected to be materially affected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: Equity Market Opportunities and the implications of a vaccine
Michelle Martin speaks to Vikas Pershad, Fund Manager at M and G investments to discuss opportunities in the equity markets in the US, the implications of potential developments in vaccines on investor confidence, and developments ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Little Luxuries: A fitness tracker that helps you rest better?
Fitbit Charge 4 has Fitbit’s 30 million-plus active users around the globe. Is this a luxury that can help you rest better and improve your workouts? Michelle Martin finds out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Jobless Claims, Tech Company Earnings, Optimism in the Travel Sector
On Market View today, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss jobless claims rising more than expected in the US, the NASDAQ hits the best index of the century, the delisting of equities on the Singapore exchange and Hong Kong's Singapore property and banking stocks with exposure to China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: If FOMO is driving markets should you take risk on or off the table?
Michelle Martin and Arun Pai, Chief Strategy Officer at Flow discuss FOMO driving markets, why 59 Chinese social media apps like WeChat have no future in India and what could that means for social media companies valuations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
COVID-19 vaccine progress? Pfizer and BioNtech and why Gold is going up?
Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang pore over US manufacturing and jobs reports and what investors are seeing.They also discuss if COVID-19 vaccine progress can power Pfizer and BioNtech. Then they look at Gold; should it find support at $1800, how much farther might it rise?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: Use your CPF to invest in passive funds?
Michelle Martin speaks to Samuel Rhee, Chief Investment Officer at Endowus to find out what options are available for investors who want to take the passive investment route to grow their CPF. Samuel also discusses Endowus latest offering for investors who want better options keeping liquid and managing their cash in a low interest rate environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reflecting on the first day of the second half of the year - US stock market & Hong Kong national security
On Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss the aviation sector, Anthony Fauccis prediction that there could be 100,000 new COVID 19 cases a day in the US, China's national security law in Hong Kong and the implications for markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: Singapore's property space - Have we reached inflection point?
Who is buying? Where are they buying? Are there signs of resilience in any particular sector? What is the future of office space in downtown Singapore? How has the resale residential sector coped? Michelle Martin speaks to Mr Ismail Gafoor, CEO and Executive Chairman of PropNex to discuss the state of the property market vis-a-vis the Covid-19 pandemic, noticeable trends in the property space and the factors influencing property purchase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Time for an upgrade ?
Michelle Martin speaks to Tobias Berger, Chief Operating Officer of Upgrade Pack about how the business of upgrades is pivoting you a new normal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Local Elections, Backlash for Facebook and mattress unicorn Casper accused of misleading investors
On Market View today, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss Chesapeake Energy filing for bankruptcy, backlash for Facebook, mattress unicorn Casper accused of misleading investors with IPO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: Equities in China and South Korean and Singapore, what's next?
Michelle Martin speaks to Sean Taylor, Chief Investment Officer for Asia-Pacific at DWS for an analysis of Chinese and US trade, the Hong Kong Security Law, an analysis of South Korea economic data and value and growth in the US market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Oppo and the search for realism in the palm of your hand
Michelle Martin speaks to Dylan Yu, Marketing Manager at Oppo Singapore to discuss Oppo's efforts to bring high quality entertainment to the consumers with their partnership with Netflix and their research and development effortsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Volcker Rule overhauled, Nike retail reports, SIA branching out, Hin Leong
On Market View, Michelle Martin speaks to Ryan Huang about the overhaul of the volcker rule and the implications for banks, Nike's retail reports unexpected loss as sales tumble 38% as shares fall, Singapore Airlines potential joint partnership with Vistara, fraud allegations for Hin Leong and regional early morning trading.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: E-Mini Futures, Wirecard, Singapore on the rebound?
What are e mini futures? Does the buildup of short positions indicate a sell off is near? What can investors make of the big Wirecard loss of euros? Morgan Stanley says equity valuations have bottomed out. Is risk on is a good idea?Michelle Martin speaks to Arun Pai, Chief Strategy Officer at Flow to discuss E-Mini Futures, Wirecards debacle, Singapore stocks on the rebound and Mapletree Industrial Trust's recent moves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Insurance for the work from home crowd?
Michelle Martin speaks to Winston Ng, Country Director of GoBear Singapore to discuss the first insurance product that offers flexible protection against specific risks that residents face while working at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IMFs grim projection, Qantas restructure and job cut, GNC bankruptcy and Pony Ma
On Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss IMF's projection of a 4.9 percent economic contraction as concerns mount over a second wave, Qantas cuts 6,000 jobs in a post COVID 19 restructure, GNC files for bankruptcy in the US and Pony Ma, China's new richest person. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: What's driving equity markets and where are the growth opportunities
How do you screen stocks for the social media sector? Which sectors are likely to continue their rally? No silver lining needed for gold currently? Michelle Martin speaks to Ankit Khandelwal, Chief Investment Officer at Maitri Asset Management to discuss growth opportunities, the current outlook for technology stocks and an outlook for the equity market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Breaking down the 18.5 percent fall in global trade and Wirecard's continued debacle,
On Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss WTO's 18.5 percent fall in global trade year-on-year in the second quarter, scrutiny over Wirecard's CEO detained on accusations of inflating his balance sheet and regional trading, MapleTree Industrial's purchase of data centres and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: Stay at home vs remote work companies? Why Fastly is outperforming Zoom, what does backwardation of oil signal?
Michelle Martin speaks to Jeffrey Halley, Senior Market Analyst, Asia Pacific at OANDA to discuss the unfolding narrative of the US-China trade war, the idea of growth over graves, remote working companies, the Wirecard debacle and stocks to watch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Leadership During a Crisis - Amit Midha, Dell Technologies
Michelle Martin speaks to Amit Midha, President of the Asia Pacific and Japan Region and the Global Digital Cities business for Dell Technologies to find out how Dell is navigating their operations and leading in unprecedented timesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whose share performance has overtaken Zoom? Market reaction to Apple’s chip decision.
On Market view, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss Apple's transition to their own Intel chips, Fastly shares and escalations of US China tensions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read: A Fickle and Restless Weapon
In "A Fickle and Restless Weapon" three friends with special abilities battle a surveillance state. Michelle Martin speaks to Jason Erik Lundberg who takes us beyond the page of his new novel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: Opportunities as economies reopen, screening biopharma and green recovery
Michelle Martin and Jacob Doo, CIO of Envysion Wealth Management discuss US and Singapore markets, critical opportunities for investors, Zombie Markets and distortions and IEA's green recovery plan to 'fix the global economy.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Revenge Spending, 63 million SGD bungalow, Growth areas in Singapore, National Jobs Council
On Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss the main factors influencing markets and Singapore property market, viewings &sales this past weekend, and DPM Heng Swee Keat's reiterating the governments commitment to infrastructure investment and innovation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: Can you time the market for FOREX?
Michelle Martin speaks to Jin Dao Tai, Founder of LCMS Traders and ForexBriefcase to discuss global events moving currencies, entering the FOREX space and pairings traders should keep an eye onSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read: The Inversion Factor
Michelle Martin discusses the The Inversion Factor and the implications of hyper-connectivity, in the space of the Internet of Things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market View, June 18
On Market View today, Timothy Go sitting in for Claressa Monteiro and JP Ong speak about data centres and servers, Hong Kong Festival Walk and the phasing out of the Aunt Jemima brand as brands turn to more socially conscious decisions in line with calls to shun institutionalised racism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: Re-opening and stock upsides, Zombie Markets, JD.coms secondary listing
Michelle Martin speaks to Arun Pai, Chief Strategy Officer at Flow about the delicate balance between policies, identifying trends in the labour market to utilise labour effectively, Zombie markets and JD.com's listingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Singapore’s First Contactless Car Buying Service
Carro, Southeast Asia’s largest automotive marketplace announces the launch of its contactless purchase service that enabled consumers to buy pre-owned vehicles with no face-to-face interaction. Michelle Martin speaks to Manisha Seewal, Group CMO of Carro to discuss Carro’s value proposition, what it means for consumers and their business strategy going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phase 2 reopening and potential upsode, US- China tensions and lower tariffs, Singapore stocks and Hertz audacious share sale that isn't
On Market View, Michelle Martin speaks to Ryan Huang about the implications on phase 2 on Friday in Singapore, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on former national security adviser John Bolton’s claim that Trump asked China’s Xi for help and Hertz announcing plans to issue 500 million stock sales in the backdrop of Hertz filing for bankruptcy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: Day traders changing market dynamics? Fed buying Corporate bonds and Australia-China tensions
Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy has made waves in recent weeks for his rambunctious day-trading and encouragement for similar risk-loving investors, the FED unveils stimulus and what form are mounting tensions between Australia and China taking? Michelle Martin speaks to Michael Berman, CEO & Founder of PsyQuation to make sense of markets this midweek.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Retail Sales up more than 17 percent, a drug to help COVID, cases across the US
On Market View, Michelle Martin speaks to Ryan Huang about US retail sale data in the US up more than 17 percent, dexamethasone trials indicate some success in reducing deaths, the FED buying corporate bonds, spikes in cases seen in the US and Beijing and the IMF preparing for recession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: How to extend support for overseas employees
Michelle Martin speaks to Lee Quane, Regional Director of Asia, ECA International to discuss the stresses that employees face during lockdown and support networks, structural changes that companies will need to think about to provide support and flexibility for their employees and the disruptions on the workforce of COVID-19.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Singapore's Phase 2, The FEDs corporate bond buying program, secondary listings in Hong Kong
In Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Hung discuss Singapore's announcement of Phase 2 to start from Friday, the US Fed launching a corporate bond buying program and the implications of secondary listings in Hong Kong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: V for S-REITs
Phase 2 begins on Friday, what will the implications be on the REIT sector? Michelle Martin speaks to Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor about the fluctuations in the S-REIT index to date, optimism in industrial and hospitality REITs and the data REIT space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: Sembcorp and SembMarine Divorce settlement, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Chan Chung Sing's televised address, Lendlease REIT and spaces to watch
Expectations for 5.8 % GDP contraction for Singapore - what can investors read from this? Sembcorp Marine and Sembcorp Industries, Singapore pledge to globalisation in a changing world and outlook for Lendlease REIT. Michelle Martin chats with Swapnil Mishra, Head of Private Wealth, Kristal AI, for an investors take on hot topics of the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read: My BFF is an Alien
On Read, Michelle Martin is joined by Vivian Teo, Author of My BFF is an Alien, to discuss her debut as an author, her use of creative literary devices to appeal to her audience and reflections on the childhood experiences that young people can relate toSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.