Live Well with Michelle

A geopolitical shock meets market momentum as oil, EVs, and equities collide. The arrest of Venezuela’s leadership puts energy markets back in the global spotlight. Which EV maker has overtaken Tesla? Which is racing toward EV profitability? Meanwhile, we check in on Berkshire's first test under new leadership. Singapore REITs diverge as investors scrutinise funding strategies and balance sh...

Why do intelligent, hard-working people still struggle financially in retirement — and what do they miss along the way? Straits Times Invest Editor, Tan Ooi Boon and author of Retire With More Money discusses the money traps and glimmering opportunities available to us here in Singapore to retire well  using foresight. From CPF blind spots and property laws to marriage, legacy planning...

Asia’s markets are mixed this Christmas Eve - but beneath the calm, powerful themes are moving capital fast as investors weigh healthcare breakthroughs, defence spending, and surging commodities. Novo Nordisk jumps as US regulators approve the first-ever GLP-1 weight-loss pill, reshaping the obesity drug market. US defence stocks rally, with Huntington Ingalls riding expectations of higher m...

Markets are shifting fast - not just what you invest in, but how you stay ahead when trading never stops. As NASDAQ moves toward a 23-hour trading day, investors face a world that’s always-on, faster, and more volatile. At the same time, AI enters its second phase, with infrastructure players like Micron powering the data-centre boom. And AI is no longer just in servers - it’s moving o...

Tech stocks lift Wall Street, but AI is creating both breakout winners and deep value traps. Investors grapple with whether laggards like Adobe, Salesforce and GoDaddy are bargains or warnings. Gold and silver surge to record highs as rate cuts, deficits and policy risk drive demand. A high-stakes bidding war pits Netflix against Paramount for Warner Bros Discovery, with shareholders watching clos...

Listen in on a conversation around a practical approach to managing your wealth while finding meaning in life. Michelle Martin speaks with Craig Pearce publisher of  "The Art of Spending Money " by Morgan Housel to take readers beyond the page. Why is this book especially relevant when prices of things around us seem to be increasing? Can one still make money by writing books?...

Asia-Pacific markets kick off the week on a strong footing - and beneath the surface, capital is quietly rotating, power is concentrating, and old franchises are finding new life. In today’s Market View, we unpack Keppel REIT’s move beyond offices into retail, and whether investors are warming to that diversification even as Singapore offices remain core. We look stateside as Wall Stre...

Great disruptions don’t arrive with a bang - they begin quietly, on the margins. From the iPhone to Pampers, history shows that world-changing innovations rarely look revolutionary at first. In this episode, we explore Epic Disruptions  with its author Scott D. Anthony, Clinical Professor of Strategy at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. The conversation spans AI, creativity, gov...

Do markets still have room to rally - and where should investors really be positioned for 2026? After a strong run for equities in 2025, global wealth manager Lombard Odier lays out how investors should think about the next phase. We unpack the CIO Office Viewpoint with Jack Siu, Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management, Asia at Lombard Odier. The conversation explores why Lombard Odier is under...

Micron just delivered a blowout quarter - and investors are asking whether this is the next Nvidia-style AI trade. Micron Technology posts blockbuster earnings as AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory outstrips global supply, sending shares soaring. With only three major suppliers - Micron, Samsung and SK Hynix - tight capacity is reshaping how investors value memory makers. We also unpack fr...

S-REITs are on track for their strongest year since 2019, delivering double-digit returns as borrowing costs ease and yields remain compelling, but looking ahead, what do investors need to keep an eye on for 2026? The episode explores standout S-REIT sectors, the key metrics that matter most in a falling-rate world, and how income investors can position portfolios today. We also unpack what Hong K...

Singapore’s food scene is shrinking, Wall Street may never sleep, and the STI just brushed a historic high - but not everyone is celebrating. Market View cuts through the noise as Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang examine why some F&B names like Chagee and Mixue are still expanding even as eateries shutter across the island. They debate whether food-and-beverage stocks remain investable in...

The Fed has cut rates again - but the real story is the deep divide into what that means for your money next! Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode breaks down one of the most divided FOMC meetings in years. So how should investors read this pause - and what does it mean as we look toward 2026? We examine the potential impact on different types of equities, from cyclicals to defensives, and whet...

Asia-Pacific markets slide to start the week - but beneath the red screens, big strategic shifts are underway. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we unpack Hongkong Land’s bold pivot into fund management with Singapore’s largest-ever private commercial real estate fund. What does the MBFC deal mean for Keppel REIT investors, and why has Hongkong Land surged more than 60% year-t...

Should you buy where the locals live when thinking about buying overseas property investment? Zero tax, double-digit yields and glossy brochures - but is overseas property really the opportunity Singapore investors think it is? On  Money and Me , Michelle Martin speaks with Daniel Sim, Founder of Golden Goose Properties, about what Singaporeans truly need to know before buying property overse...

Wall Street hits record highs - but one AI stock just triggered a brutal reality check. US markets rally even as fears of an AI bubble intensify, after Oracle plunges on weak earnings and heavy debt taken on to fund its AI ambitions. Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unpack why Oracle’s so-called “Code Red” moment has investors questioning the sustainability of AI infrastructure spe...

We attend to your health insurance wallet today. New IP rider rules mean deductibles are no longer covered and annual co-payments double to S$6,000. Premiums may fall by about 30 percent - but smaller procedures could now hit your cash flow harder. We break down who benefits, who loses, and how these changes affect younger adults, retirees and those with chronic conditions. Through case studies, w...

Walmart ditches Wall Street tradition and makes a surprise leap into tech territory. Walmart shifts its stock listing from the NYSE to the Nasdaq as it deepens its push into AI, automation and e-commerce. We explore how ultra-pure water companies are quietly becoming critical players in the global chip supply chain alongside names like Nvidia. Markets brace for the Federal Reserve’s next rat...

From April 2026, new Integrated Shield Plan riders will no longer cover deductibles, and your annual out-of-pocket cap doubles to S$6,000 under the latest Ministry of Health overhaul. Premiums are expected to drop by about 30%, as policymakers push patients to shoulder more costs to cool the runaway private healthcare inflation. We break down what’s changing, what stays, and how to plan your...

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as Wall Street pulls back, with Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo all in the red to start the session. A blockbuster corporate battle dominates headlines as Paramount launches a hostile bid to challenge Netflix’s US$72 billion offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, sending shares of Paramount, Netflix and WBD sharply higher and lower in different directions. Nvidia lands a...

Is the next big move in U.S. markets a continuation of the rally - or the setup for a sharp reckoning? Simon Ree, Founder of Tao of Trading, shares his base case for 2026. We unpack what the options market is signaling about an imminent Fed rate cut, and why interest rates still matter for risk assets. From the AI investment boom and earnings resilience to megacap dominance, Simon explains what&rs...

A $72 billion streaming shockwave just jolted Hollywood, Washington and global markets. Netflix moves to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, swallowing DC, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and Looney Tunes in the biggest deal of its history.  We unpack what this means for consumers, bundling, cinema releases, and why regulators under the Trump administration are circling the deal....

Is this the point where S-REITs start to reclaim their shine? Singapore’s REIT landscape is stirring back to life as investors eye the long-anticipated rate-cut cycle - but recovery may not be a straight line.  In this episode hosted by Michelle Martin, Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney, breaks down the bright spots and blind spots across major S-REITs. We dissect CapitaLand Ascend...

The metaverse dream is shrinking. Meta’s 30% metaverse cutback redirects billions toward AI hardware, reshaping investor expectations almost overnight. Host Michelle Martin dives into what you need to know about markets in conversation with Ryan Huang. Meta, Micron, HP, Nvidia, Cambricon, Netflix, Comcast, Paramount and SkyDance - it’s a heavyweight lineup as Big Tech resets its bets a...

It's the episode for us all to learn about how to make the most of the first tier of financial security - your stash of cash. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode features Walter de Oude, founder of Chocolate Finance and the former CEO of Singlife. We break down whether this platform can do more for you with your “idle money”. Walter explains how Chocolate Finance blends flexibility...