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Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist, IG assesses how OCBC's Q1 5% decline in earnings stacks up against the other local banks. This comes as OCBC chief executive Helen Wong flagged heightened uncertainties but said the bank continued to see deposit inflows and loan growth, while portfolio quality remained sound.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laila Pence, President & Co-Founder, Pence Wealth Management discusses how the new US-UK trade deal will impact markets and the economy. She also shares why she likes sectors such as defence, big tech and AI and weight loss drugs. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In celebration of Europe Day (May 9th), the Breakfast Crew has prepared a quiz that tests your knowledge of this wonderful continent, with questions relating to language, politics, history and even flags! Play along and try your luck!   Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnys...

Following a string of automotive companies warning substantial impacts to their bottom lines as a result of Trump’s tariffs, it looks like Toyota has joined the bandwagon. From a lukewarm finish to their recent fiscal year to a disappointing forecast, what does this year mean for the iconic carmaker? Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unpack the full details on Trump’s tariff...

Citing rising risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation and the wave of uncertainty unleashed by US President Donald Trump’s trade policy, the US Federal Reserve announced that they will be keeping interest rates unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5%. How should investors be reading this move and what does it suggest about the trajectory of the policy rate path for the rest of this year? Closer...

AI isn’t just a tech tool — it’s a new language of strategy, culture, and innovation. But are business leaders ready to speak it?  Parry Singh, Founder & Chief AI Whisperer, ClayboxAI joins the Breakfast Show to discuss his mission to help executives not only understand AI, but embed it deeply into the fabric of their organizations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

In the face of chip giants like Nvidia and Intel, AMD does not waver. In fact, it stands out as a viable alternative, offering powerful and cost-effective solutions that pushes the boundaries of performance and efficiency. And their technological prowess shows in the latest earnings report card. Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they dissect the key factors driving strong growth in the semiconducto...

What do you do when you wake up? While there is no hard and fast rule about the healthiest way to start one's morning, sleep and circadian rhythm experts do agree on a few ways that can't hurt. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey reveal more!   Presented by: Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek  Produced and Edited by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contribu...

Aris Dacanay, HSBC Asean Economist discusses how with all the talk around US tariffs, which economy in ASEAN faces the largest headwinds and how they can respond. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

José Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers, discusses how investors are embracing defensive positions as stocks are continue to lose ground this week as several firms signal profitability concerns in light of tariff pressures. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine having a personal wardrobe butler—someone who stores your clothes in pristine condition, catalogs each item digitally, and lets you browse your closet from your phone. Need a dress delivered for dinner or want to resell that designer piece you’ve only worn once? Done.  Barbara Yu Larsson, Founder and CEO of PAKT joins the Breakfast Show to share how she’s helping peo...

In one of the market’s biggest surprise moves and the second-largest fashion deal ever, Skechers has agreed to be taken private by 3G Capital for US$9.42 billion in the footwear industry’s biggest buyout to date. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang investigate the motivation behind this latest buyout and what going private would mean for the third largest footwear brand in the world. See omnystudio...

Having an educational conversation with your kids can be a difficult task at the best of times. Which makes talking to them about money at a time where uncertainty is the only constant (be it in the stock markets, or in relation to tariffs, inflation and a possible recession) a challenge to say the least.  Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss experts' suggestions on how parents can broach this sens...

Jingyi Pan, Economics Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence PMI Team discusses the latest readings signaling that business conditions continued to improve and at the fastest pace since last November. The headline seasonally adjusted S&P Global Singapore Purchasing Manager’s Index - a composite single figure indicator of performance – rose to 52.8 in April, up from...

Dave Sekera, Chief US Market Strategist, Morningstar Research Services discusses how to position amid the tariff environment, as well as why investors should ignore data points like GDP releases. He shares some of his winners in the current earnings season including Microsoft and Meta, plus other stock picks. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forget business-as-usual. Companies today are being forced to rethink everything from how they work, how they grow, and how they stay relevant in a world moving at the speed of AI. Damien Kopp, Managing Director, RebootUp & Founder, KoncentriK joins the Breakfast Show to discuss the intersection of technology, innovation, and organizational resilience, and how his firm is helping companies not...

“ Be Fearful When Others Are Greedy, and Greedy When Others Are Fearful ”. “ If You Don’t Find a Way to Make Money While You Sleep, You Will Work Until You Die. ” These are some of the iconic pearls of wisdom shared by the legendary Warren Buffett in his various Berkshire Hathaway letters. After all, when the world’s biggest investor says something, it is advisa...

Kelvin Wong, Senior Market Analyst, OANDA previews the top earnings due this week and what to watch out from the likes of DBS, UOB, OCBC and Walt Disney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the dust settles from GE2025, we are taking a look back at the viral moments, memes, and trends that shaped election coverage, with a focus on a younger, digitally-savvy crowd. From "Taskforce Man" to "Look Left Look Right" remixes, we gain a behind-the-scenes look into the Straits Times' 'Young and Political' initiative, and how the past two weeks played out in the media space. Audrey cha...

As one of the biggest technology companies within the global payments industry, it’s no surprise how reliant we are on Mastercard. In fact, it’s almost safe to say that we’ve all experienced using their branded electronic payment cards to make purchases both online and at brick and mortar stores. And it shows in their latest financial report card. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang unpack th...

Let’s talk about something you definitely have sitting at home right now — that little stash of painkillers in your medicine cabinet. The over-the-counter meds like Panadol, Acetomenophin… maybe some Ibuprofen. When used correctly , these meds are safe and effective and very helpful when we’re not well. But how many of us actually follow the instructions perfectly? Studies...

Brenda Vingiello, Chief Investment Officer, Sand Hill Global Advisors breaks down the takeaways from the latest earnings from Apple, Amazon, Airbnb, and Reddit. Key issues include the projected impact of tariffs on their outlook, as well as how ad spending is holding up amid concerns over consumer spending sentiment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consumers are cutting back - not a big surprise - considering the uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs, that will in turn weigh on business sentiment and the economic projections for 2025 may lead to cautious investor backdrop in Asia. Carolyn Dawson, CEO of Founders Forum Group discusses how this affects the startup ecosystem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What comes to mind when you think of holding on to a part of someone you love? Photograph? Or maybe a piece of jewelry? But what if your next piece of diamond is made of something or someone you love? On this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks to Andrew Lim, Founder, Together Diamonds , to discuss how he’s transforming hair and fur into custom lab-grown diamonds, and hi...

From ride-hailing, food delivery, and digital payment solutions, Grab Holdings has grown to become one of the biggest behemoths within the superapp landscape. And it looks like their growth isn’t slowing down! Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they cruise through Singapore’s iconic green app’s latest financial report card if the ride-hailing giant is able to continue their growth mo...