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As markets settle into the first trading days of 2026, Dan Koh, Ryan Huang, Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar revisit four very different stocks, Spotify, Pop Mart, Pfizer, and Genus. What's changed and how has each been performing? Join the Breakfast Show on this episode of Companies To Watch as they breakdown the latest headlines, stock moves, key developments shaping each company as the new year b...

New year, new you and new headlines! We look ahead to 2026: we’re just kicking off the new year but already we’re anticipating many events, holidays and upcoming things to note. From sports, to Chinese New Year and Budget 2026, play along at home and let us know how well you do. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo a...

Still unnsure about travel plans for 2026? We have you covered! The Straits Times has put together 7 up-and-coming travel hotspots worth a visit in the new year. Emaad and Audrey summarize the attractiveness of these destinations!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek  Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo credit: ST File  Music credit: Pixabay & its...

The startup pipeline in Southeast Asia is changing. Drawing on AngelCentral’s 2025 analysis of startup applications,  Shao-Ning Huang, Chief Angel & Partner at AngelCentral joins the Breakfast Show to discuss data-driven insights on mid-career founders, what angel investors look for, and why many corporate professionals struggle in startups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

As Southeast Asia positions itself as a global hub for data centres and digital infrastructure, banks are stepping up lending to support the boom. But with growth comes new forms of credit risk. Dan Koh speaks with Rena Kwok, Senior Credit Analyst, Asian Financials, Bloomberg Intelligence , about Singapore banks’ exposure to data centre loans, whether risks are contained, a look ahead to ASE...

It's that time of year where we try to eat healthy, quit drinking, and hit the gym! As 2026 knocks on our doors, we look back at the goals we had set for ourselves last year; and find out what and why we fell short. Audrey and Emaad also share tips from experts on how to make your 2026 resolutions stick!   Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Ye...

Nike is one of the world’s most recognisable brands, but the company is navigating a challenging reset after a period of weak stock performance and uneven growth. Dan Koh and Audrey Siek unpack Nike’s latest earnings, the pressures on margins, ongoing weakness in China, and what recent insider buying by Apple CEO and Nike board member Tim Cook could signal. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone shares her market outlook for 2026, including  expectations for the AI and tech sectors (other investable opportunities in these spaces apart from stocks); risks that could alter the Fed's policy path; the upside potential for gold and silver; and whether oil prices will remain under pressure. Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar See omnystudio.com/liste...

Music may seem worlds apart from branding, content studios, or operating businesses in China. But for JJ Ong, Multi-Hyphenate and serial entrepreneur , those disciplines are deeply connected. In this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show explores how JJ’s early years as an independent musician laid the groundwork for his later ventures — from founding branding and content b...

Paper art may sound niche, but for  Pei Li and Symond, co-founders of PeiPer and PeiPer Arts School , it became the foundation of two profitable businesses. In this Mind Your Business episode, the Breakfast Show explores how PeiPer evolved from artistic practice into large-scale commissions and an arts school serving hundreds of students, and the steps Pei Li and Symond took to build a sustai...

Silver prices have surged to record highs, turning the once-overlooked metal into one of the biggest market stories of the year. Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they discuss why silver behaves differently from gold, why it can be more volatile, and what everyday investors should watch next as prices push into uncharted territory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all love Disney, right? The rides, the magic, the memories. But for Singaporean families, a Disney holiday can quickly turn into a serious financial decision. On today’s Breakfast Bites, we break down the real costs, from flights and park tickets to hotels and premier passes, and explore why so many families are willing to stretch their budgets — or even go into debt — to make...

The US dollar has anchored the global financial system for decades, but cracks are beginning to show. At the same time, artificial intelligence is driving trillion dollar valuations even as real economy productivity gains remain uncertain. Tom Orlik, Bloomberg's Chief Economist examines what is changing beneath the surface of global markets. We explore why confidence in the dollar is being tested,...

Fabien Yip ,  Market Analyst, IG, discusses the AI rally, Q3 GDP outperforming expectations; the current Fed policy trajectory for 2026; a sliding greenback; and a stellar run for precious metals gold and silver. Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As 2025 draws to a close, markets have delivered strong gains. Global equities are up sharply, Singapore stocks have hit record highs, and gold has surged on geopolitical and rate-cut expectations. But beneath the headline numbers, questions remain about growth, valuations, and what lies ahead in 2026. Dan Koh speaks with Vasu Menon, Managing Director of Investment Strategy at OCBC Bank , to break...

Christmas and Coca-Cola have long been intertwined, from the iconic red trucks to seasonal packaging and global campaigns. But this year, as the company reports solid third-quarter results and leans into its 2025 holiday campaign, the festive season is also shaping up as a market signal for consumer behaviour. On Companies to Watch, Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar unpack Coca-Cola’s latest financia...

Earlier this month, Emaad decided - after much deliberation - to get a hair transplant done.  The location? Islamabad, Pakistan The total number of grafts transplanted? 4,234 Tune in as Emaad relives the whole experience, from pre-op fears to being on the operating table to the meticulous aftercare protocols.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by...

Shukor Yusof, Founder & Analyst, Endau Analytics discusses the aviation industry outlook for 2026 from the perspective of potential jet fuel price trajectories, forex risks and geopolitical tensions, and how these factors may influence investor sentiment.  Produced and presented by Emaad Akhtar Photo credit: ST File See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you remove rent, large service teams, and foot traffic from the restaurant equation? In this episode of Mind Your Business, Pristina Mok of Fragment Dining joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how she built a private dining business from her own home, the cost structures, pricing strategy, menu design, customer acquisition, and the trade-offs involved in building a sustainable, ha...

As Christmas approaches, more travellers are choosing getaways and shared homes over traditional hotel stays, putting Airbnb firmly in focus during the peak holiday season. On Companies to Watch, Dan Koh, Emaad Akhtar , and Ryan Huang look at how holiday travel trends have evolved in recent years, what Christmas demand reveals about consumer spending on experiences versus material gifts, and what...

U.S. markets climb into a shortened holiday week, led by gains in artificial intelligence stocks like Nvidia, Micron, and Oracle. David Abella, Director of Investments at GoalVest , explains why strong earnings have kept markets resilient in 2025 despite rich valuations, where tech and dividends fit in a portfolio, and what investors should expect as volatility picks up heading into 2026. Produced...

As 2025 draws to a close, markets are navigating a volatile mix of AI disruption, geopolitics and macro uncertainty. China’s GPU challengers MetaX and Moore Threads are raising fresh questions about Nvidia’s long-term dominance, just as the threat of tighter U.S. trade restrictions looms over the chip sector. Add a delayed U.S. GDP report and thin year-end liquidity, and investors are...

Preventive health is a fast-growing industry in Asia, but one still struggling with fragmented data and unclear guidance. The Breakfast Show invites Hari V. Krishnan, Co-Founder & CEO of Genie Health , to discuss how lessons from building billion-user tech platforms are now being applied to healthcare, and why successful health innovation requires trust, behaviour design and long-term thinking...

Cash flow remains the heartbeat of every small business, yet in today’s climate of volatile tariffs, higher operating costs and unpredictable payment cycles, many SMEs are finding it difficult to keep liquidity steady.  According to the 2022 ASEAN SME Transformation Study by UOB, Accenture and Dun & Bradstreet, 82% of business failures are linked to poor cash-flow management, servin...

As Christmas approaches, few companies feel the pressure quite like toy makers, and Hasbro sits right at the centre of the festive season. From Monopoly and Scrabble to Nerf and Transformers, the company’s brands are Christmas staples in households around the world. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang look at what this holiday season could mean for Hasbro, what toy and board-game sales reveal about consu...