Live Well with Michelle

Are the chip wars heating up? Is China's monetary policy going to help it brace effectively for when Trump comes into power? Can the path to wealth really be simplified into 2 simple rules? Find out with Michelle Martin's conversation with Arun Pai, who is part of the  Investments team of Monk’s Hill Ventures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on her solo tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets are trading higher as US stocks rally, with Alphabet soaring and Microsoft taking a hit following GM's decision to exit robo-taxis. Dive into earnings updates from Adobe, Del Monte, Macy’s, and Inditex, and explore movements from local blue chips like Jardine Matheson and Thai Bev. Learn why Krispy Kreme, Amazon, HSBC, Ap...

Join Michelle Martin on a special edition of  Money and Me , with guest Alok Sama, the former insider at Softbank turned bestselling author of  The Money Trap: Lost Illusions Inside the Tech Bubble . Alok offers a behind-the-scenes look at SoftBank’s bold bets on companies like WeWork, Alibaba, and Nvidia. Discover insights into Masayoshi Son’s visionary approach, what Sama t...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, the duo explores the latest in mergers and acquisitions, from Omnicom and Interpublic's $13 billion deal to Mondelez's pursuit of Hershey. Discover how DBS might expand into Indonesia and why Oracle, Nvidia, and GM are facing market challenges. Learn about Google's quantum breakthrough and Rigetti Computing's m...

One of the fundamentals of investing is starting early. After all, it is through the magic of compounding that allows you to grow your wealth exponentially. But what if you’re into your 40s or 50s? Is it too late to grow your wealth substantially? Absolutely not!  Dan Koh invites Simon Ree, Founder, Tao of Trading to discuss the blueprint midlife professionals need to understand about g...

Why is Nvidia under investigation by Chinese regulators? What’s dragging Oracle’s shares lower? And what is driving optimism back into Chinese stocks? Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they analyse the latest headlines and more on this episode of Market View.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode of Money and Me  dives into the latest milestones in the crypto world with Tristan Frizza, Founder of Zeta Markets. Michelle explores Bitcoin’s record-breaking surge past $100,000, driven by pro-crypto developments, and discusses its impact on the broader market. Attention then shifts to Solana’s highly anticipated Layer-2 rollup, Bullet, set to redefine blo...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into the latest developments in Asia-Pacific markets, including political updates from South Korea and trading trends in Sydney and Tokyo. Explore director deals involving Marco Polo Marine, Union Steel, and Hosen Group, alongside DBS’s record-setting institutional buybacks. The discussion sh...

Today Michelle has selected just the book for a financial reset. Founder of financial literacy platform The Simple Sum, Shirley Crystal Chua joins Michelle Martin for a discussion on the platform's new book "What is Keeping You Broke?". Learn less obvious but practical tips to develop your "money confidence". What is the context for making good decisions with your money that are especially relevan...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into Keppel's AI partnership with Amazon, Schneider Electric's collaboration with Nvidia, and insights into Hewlett Packard's earnings. Discover why Synopsys faces headwinds, Hon Hai’s growth trajectory, and the latest on SGX, SingPost, and Suntec REIT. Plus, a deep dive into local markets' f...

Join Michelle Martin on  Money and Me  with Anthony Kruger, APAC Head of Platform Strategy for BlackRock Systematic Group. Explore how BlackRock’s systematic investing integrates proprietary AI models to deliver unique investment insights. Discover how AI and machine learning is revolutionizing decision-making and analyzing data  Gain insights into BlackRock’s platform performance,  its competitiv...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today’s episode dives into Foot Locker’s struggles, American Eagle’s earnings slump, and Abercrombie & Fitch’s expansion plans in India. General Motors faces challenges in China, while Disney, Marvell Technology, and Netflix see gains. Learn how Hithink RoyalFlush is riding China’s stimulus, and hear Ryan's...

With the stock market set to continue breaking records, how much of a concern is the increasing weight of mega US stocks in most market capitalization portfolios for investors? Should investors be investing in bonds as yields remain elevated? And after its recent correction, should you be investing in India or China? Michelle Martin puts these questions and more to  Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Inves...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into South Korea's political upheaval and its impact on markets, Thailand’s AI push led by Nvidia and Gulf Energy, and China’s escalating Chip War with export bans on critical minerals. Discover the latest on Carlsberg’s exit from Russia, DBS’s new strategy, and how local blue chips like Thai...

Is growth investing a viable strategy for someone with a smaller paycheck? How can you maximize the returns on your SRS account? And with the SA set to close in 2025, what does it mean for those turning 55 next year? Find out with Michelle Martin as she speaks to Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are the winners & losers of US’s latest AI curbs on China? How should investors think about Sembcorp’s big bet on renewable energy? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang as they break down the latest headlines and market movers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Jeffrey Funk discusses his 6th book with Michelle Martin. The book is a compelling analysis of why startups today are struggling compared to those of 30 years back. Jeff and Michelle discuss overhyped AI technologies, the myths of genius founders and the "wow factor" driving irrational investments. Discover how startups often fail to deliver value and why AI's productivity claims might be overs...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode delves into share buybacks by Singapore blue chips like DBS, CapitaLand, and Yangzijiang Financial, plus activity at Cortina and Oiltek. Explore Stellantis' leadership shake-up compared to General Motors, and hear updates on Meituan, Didi, Oracle, and Nam Cheong. Michelle and Ryan analyze Jardine M...

How should investors be reading Japan’s latest inflation data? Why are some stocks cheering on the US' escalation of their crackdown on Beijing’s tech ambitions? And where can you find investment opportunities here in Asia? Find out with Dan Koh and Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG as they analyse the latest headlines moving markets.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets are trading mixed, with gains in Sydney, bearish sentiment in Tokyo, and flat movement in Seoul. Hosted by Michelle Martin, who chats with Yeap Jun Rong from IG Singapore today. Both explore Dell and HP's struggles amid investor profit-taking, CrowdStrike's strong earnings, and Samsung's historic appointment of its first female CEO....

What do the latest set of minutes suggest about the trajectory of the Fed’s interest rate policy path? How are markets reacting to Trump’s news of tariffs? And why are retail investors cashing out of China? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang investigate.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that according to a McKinsey analysis, tokenized market capitalization could reach around $2 trillion by 2030! And it seems like the interest in these digital assets doesn't stop there with news that the Monetary Authority of Singapore announced that it will introduce new measures to advance tokenization in financial services. So what do you need to understand about the concept of rea...

Michelle Martin discusses the book  What Went Wrong with Capitalism  with Ruchir Sharma, Chairman of Rockefeller International and renowned author. Sharma unpacks how government interventions, bailouts, and easy money have created "socialized risk," distorting markets and alienating the public. Explore his fixes to rebalance state support and free markets. Discover insights into capitalism’s strug...

Join Michelle Martin as she deftly tours world markets. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into Asia-Pacific markets’ decline despite Wall Street’s record highs. Hear fresh Brokers’ Takes on Nio, SingPost, and Singapore’s banks, alongside updates on Huawei’s OS ambitions and Procter & Gamble’s sales in China. Discover the latest corporate moves from Bath & Body W...

Michelle Martin goes on her daily tour of markets noting first the strong start of Asia-Pacific stocks this Monday. Michelle is joined by Ryan Huang as both discuss the latest director deals in Wilmar, Southern Alliance Mining, and ABR Holdings. They explore the challenges and opportunities in the US markets with updates on Nvidia's growth, Samsung's patent woes, and insights on retail earnings. M...