Live Well with Michelle

Less than 500 square feet in size, over 80% of the new apartments were snapped up on their first day of sale. Why? Host Michelle Martin and Daniel Sim, Founder of Golden Goose Properties discuss when buying a newly built condo could fit your needs and when different strategies could work better. Capital appreciation, the mathematics behind considering if rental yield makes sense, most valuable pla...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin as she unpacks Coca-Cola’s strong earnings, WK Kellogg’s mixed results, and the privatization offer for Paragon REIT. Discover how First REIT and Far East Hospitality Trust are navigating economic pressures, and why CATL’s IPO is making headlines. Plus, a look at BYD’s AI-driven growth, Tesla’s lat...

Ever wished every time you spent, you were also investing? Host Michelle Martin explores a new robo-advisor with guest Kelvin Liew, Head of Wealth & Trading at Revolut. If you have no time for research or are new to investing, could an automated portfolio be the answer? Revolut, known for money transfers and multi-currency spending, has launched a Robo-Advisor in Singapore, offering a fully au...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Michelle looks closer at the Straits Times Index which hit a record high. What was driving it's gains before profit-taking set in? McDonald's defies expectations with strong same-store sales, while Coca-Cola bets $7 billion on milk. Starbucks tweaks mobile orders to ease barista strain - will it boost in-store traffic? Plus, ThaiBev, PropNex, GuocoLand,...

Singapore is expanding its list of recognized foreign medical schools, giving aspiring medical students more options to study abroad. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode features Dr. Dexter Sim, Medical Doctor with the UK’s NHS and Senior Medical School Admissions Consultant at Crimson Education. He breaks down the newly recognized institutions, the competitiveness of local versus overse...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! DBS posts record earnings and announces new dividends - what does this mean for investors? CapitaLand Ascott Trust, CapitaLand India Trust, and Mapletree Logistics Trust see director buy-ins, while Suntec REIT’s takeover bid fails. In global markets, activist investor Elliott builds a stake in BP, while BYD surges on smart-driving tech. Apple face...

Founder of the Tao of Trading, Simon Ree, joins Michelle Martin to discuss the market’s current valuation landscape. He highlights that the Cyclically-Adjusted PE (CAPE) ratio stands at 38 - making U.S. stocks 97% more expensive than historical averages. Against this backdrop, how should investors assess their exposure to AI stocks as concerns grow over AI infrastructure spending? Is AI opti...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets are trading mixed as investors digest major earnings reports. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode breaks down Amazon’s AI-driven growth challenges, Peloton’s surprise earnings beat, and Yum Brands’ AI-powered fast-food expansion. Discover how Tapestry, Roblox, Maersk, and Honeywell fared in thei...

Hosted by Michelle Martin who invites Arun Pai to this episode to unpack Trump’s 10% tariff on Chinese imports and the closure of the "de minimis" loophole. What do the moves mean for US interests? Then the discussion shifts to whether DeepSeek can reshape semiconductor demand in Asia. As AI shifts from training to inference, is a sector rotation from hardware to software underway? Find...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors take cues from Wall Street. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, the episode dissects earnings from CapitaLand China Trust, Ford, and Disney, examining their business outlooks. LG CNS' IPO stumble in South Korea sparks debate over AI hype and market liquidity.  Qualcomm, Toyota, Novo Nordisk, GSK, SGX, a...

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the financial impact of Singapore’s Platform Workers Act with Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager at Phillip Securities. How will mandatory CPF contributions reshape the financial security of gig workers? With 62% citing rising costs as their primary worry, what are the trade-offs between immediate take-home pay and future financial...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets trade higher following Wall Street gains. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, the duo unpacks Alphabet’s and AMD’s earnings sell-offs, Keppel’s transition to asset management, and the latest on a potential Grab-GoTo merger. They also assess Spotify’s outlook, Estee Lauder’s struggles, and Mattel&...

Michelle Martin explores how businesses can thrive in the AI era with Professor Jason Davis, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise at INSEAD.  Discover how businesses are leveraging AI using key strategies outlined in his book  Event Horizon Strategy: Enhance Careers, Create Business Value, and Avoid Industry Disruption with Generative AI.   Learn why the int...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific stocks rebound as US tariffs on Canada and Mexico are paused, but new levies on China loom. Michelle and Ryan examine the impact on Stellantis and General Motors, and why volatility might favor traders. REIT Watch highlights Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT, Lendlease Global Commercial REIT, and a potential Suntec REIT privatization. Samsung, Pal...

Amidst an escalating trade war as President Trump imposes tariffs, triggering significant market declines, what does China's DeepSeek AI's disruptive force mean for the AI infrastructure investment theme? Michelle Martin speaks with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend and their conversation unpacks the impact on AI investments alongside surprises in S&P 500 earnings...

What's the power of presence? How can you unlock your influence?  Michelle Martin shares her booklist for resources to help you manage your presence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode dives into the ripple effects of new US tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, and how sectors like automakers (Ford, General Motors) and retailers (Boot Barn) are bracing for impact. We explore potential winners like gold and the US dollar, while also examining market movements in Asia, including CK Hutchison, Metsera, CapitaLand Ascott Trust, and Sembcorp....

Join Michelle Martin on Money and Me as she explores the rising threat of deepfake fraud with Bala Kumar, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Jumio. With identity fraud surging in Singapore, the conversation delves into how AI is enabling scammers to create convincing fake videos and voices. Bala shares insights on the role of deepfakes in identity verification and the challenges facing banks...

Were you called a daydreamer in school? Do you find you often regret your impulse buys? Are you missing payments on your credit card? Planning ahead and staying focused on a budget may be hard for the ADHD brain. So what are some money strategies that could work for you? Stop paying the" ADHD tax" and learn to work with the way your brain is wired in this first edition of Mind Matters. Join Michel...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets are trading higher, with Sydney up nearly 0.75% and Tokyo in the green. Michelle discusses Apple's impressive earnings, despite challenges in China, and breaks down the latest from Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla. Las Vegas Sands faces a revenue dip, with Macau struggling, while Marina Bay Sands expands. The AI race heats up with new com...

Michelle Martin, delves into the rise of Clapper, a social platform gaining traction as TikTok faces potential U.S. restrictions. In his first podcast interview, Edison Chen, Founder and CEO of Clapper, discusses how the platform caters to millennials and is viewing the influx of  #TikTok refugees. The app's audience  has spiked to over 10 million monthly users. Discover Clapper’s...

Glimpse into how in five short years economies, careers and businesses could be redefined in this conversation between Michelle Martin and Theo Scherman, Chief Strategy Officer at Hitachi Asia and author of  Infinite Futures: How Technology and Innovation Will Redefine Humanity by 2030 . Discover how AI, renewable energy, and digital connectivity will reshape economies, redefine GDP, and driv...

Michelle Martin zeroes in on Deepseek and the the dramatic $1 trillion sell-off it has sparked, including Nvidia’s historic $600 billion valuation drop. Jump in the conversation with Michelle and Ryan as they explore REIT earnings with insights on Keppel REIT, CapitaLand India Trust, and AIMS APAC REIT. Learn about DBS’s strategic stake increase, Tata Steel’s unexpected performan...

What is on this investor's high quality dividend stock list? If your runway is short, will the dividend approach still offer deep value ? How could you think of using SRS or CPF in relation to dividend investing ? In the universe of REITS, are S-REITS still attractive in 2025? Find out the answers to the episode where dividend investing in 2025 from a Singaporean perspective takes centrestage. Joi...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into the latest market action and earnings updates. Discover insights into CapitaLand Ascott Trust, CDL Hospitality Trust, CapitaLand India Trust, and Keppel REIT. Explore director deals involving Huationg Global and Hong Lai Huat Group, and preview key US corporate earnings from Meta, Micros...