Live Well with Michelle

The holiday season is upon us and that means a ton of spending is about to take place for those travelling or shopping for the festivities! But as you spend responsibly, how can you take advantage of the miles game and get the most out of this season’s credit card promotions? Join Dan Koh as he invites Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney to discuss the key factors to consider when choosing the id...

Why does Morgan Stanley think that the US economy is set to outperform in 2025? What do you need to understand about Gautam Adani’s latest US fraud charges and its implications on the broader Indian economy? And how are Chinese tech companies faring lately? Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they take you through the latest market movements and headlines influencing global economies today!   See omnys...

Join Michelle Martin as she explores the buzzing S-REITs sector with a focus on data centres! Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor, who starts with a surprising answer on who he sees as top performers in the  among S-REITs over the past month - he has none in his sights! After parsing the laggards, Michelle and Kenny discuss Keppel DC RE...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode explores Nvidia's stellar growth and its new AI chip, Blackwell, alongside insights into its earnings and Wall Street response. Discover why Target struggles as Walmart thrives, analyze Adani Enterprises' latest allegations, and dive into the ups and downs of Nio, Comcast, Snowflake, and MTR. Local...

Across the board, artificial intelligence is revolutionising how businesses operate and how we make decisions. Today, it is also changing the real estate landscape, with many property investors using AI to analyse vast amounts of market data, and discover hidden investment opportunities that human intuition alone might miss. Joining Michelle Martin is  Foo Mao Ching, Chief Operating Officer, RealV...

Which company pulled the US markets higher? How are markets reacting to Russian President Vladmir Putin's nuclear doctrine? What's the latest on the S-REITs acquisition front? Learn more with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang as they break down the latest headlines and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode dives into The Power of Agency  by Fred Miller and Judith Katz, who bring over 100 years of leadership expertise to the table. They've written an essential guide urging organizations to embrace employee agency as a driver of sustainable growth. They argue that tightening control or stifling employee autonomy wastes time, demotivates teams, and hampers perfor...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode explores why ST Engineering and Xiaomi are seeing mixed investor reactions despite strong earnings. Discover the buzz around a potential StarHub-M1 merger and the rise of Tesla and Trump Media stocks amidst regulatory shifts. Learn about Novo Nordisk's entry into China's pharmaceutical market, Micr...

Whether you're just starting out or you've been in the market for years, we've all fallen into the same traps. But perhaps, learning from a trader equipped with three decades of experience in the financial markets can equip you with the knowledge to become a successful trader. Michelle Martin invites  Simon Ree, Founder, Tao of Trading  to discuss the 5 common things traders get wrong about their...

How can you best manage your health insurance portfolio with rises in premiums  for  the  MediShield Life from April 2025? Michelle Martin finds out in conversation with Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend. Discover why premiums are set to rise by up to 35% from April next year and what these changes mean for policyholders, including seniors and lower-income groups. Explore the enhanced claim limits...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! In this special solo edition, Michelle explores the latest on corporate share buybacks, with insights into CapitaLand Investment, OCBC, UOB, City Developments, Yangzijiang Financial, and Samsung's $7 billion plan. Dive into M&A speculation with names like Duolingo, E.L.F. Beauty, Him & Hers Health, and potential deals involving Electronic Arts a...

How are markets reacting to the latest figures from the US Producer Price Index? What were some of the key highlights coming out of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech to business leaders in Dallas? What stocks is Warren Buffett buying into today? And where is Michael Burry looking for investment opportunities? Learn more with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they take you through a broad analysis of market...

Inflation has been at the top of many people’s minds in recent years. After all, with food and energy prices going up, the issue of rising cost of living further exacerbates Singapore’s position as one of the most expensive cities in the world! So you might be wondering, while national inflation might be at 3-4%, why are we finding ourselves paying 30-50% more for our meals at your go to hawker ce...

What does the latest CPI data suggest about the US Fed’s fight against inflation? What are economists saying about the trajectory of the future monetary policy path? What are some stocks that have surged more than 200% this year? And how did Tencent perform in its latest quarter earnings? Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they breakdown these latest financial news and walk you through an act...

When travelling, currency exchange rates can be a killer—especially with hidden fees at banks or exchange booths. In fact, according to key insights from Revolut and YouGov’s recent Survey, almost 50% of Singaporeans pay unnecessary FX fees when travelling abroad! So as the holiday season looms large, what are some cost-saving strategies and tricks to incorporate to make your next trip a lot more...

Why are US Treasury yields and the greenback climbing on Wall Street? Is the rally in the US market finally stalling? How did Spotify perform in its latest earnings results? And what’s contributing to Sea’s more than 10% jump in share price? Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they take you on a whirlwind tour of markets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being financially rich takes more than just racking in a large sum of salary every month. According to Mastercard’s latest study, Inside the Wealthy’s Playbook: How the Affluent are Mastering Their Money with Financial Gymnastics , ‘ Financial Gymnastics ’ is a key formula to reaching your financial goals. Dan Koh invites Ben Gilbey, Senior Vice President, Digital Consumer Solutions, Asia Pacific,...

Last night marked the 5th straight session that US stocks have been rising, with almost every session breaking record highs! Why do JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley think the market still has room to run? Meanwhile, iconic riding hailing app Grab saw its shares surged 15% overnight - what’s driving optimism into the stock? And with Bitcoin officially taking over Silver’s market cap as the 8th world’s...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode covers key movements and strategies from Singapore’s major banks—DBS, UOB, and OCBC—each with different shareholder approaches. Dive into buybacks at SIA Engineering and ST Technologies and a property move from Heeton Holdings. Michelle and Ryan also discuss the ups and downs for Seatrium, Singapor...

All 3 major US indexes extended their gains in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, fuelled further by news of the latest Federal Reserve decision to cut interest rates by a widely expected quarter-point. But what are the highlights coming out of the latest meeting? Also, with stocks hitting fresh all-time highs, what might be the best performing tech stock of the year? And closer t...

In a whirlwind of action and suspension, Donald Trump has been elected as the new President of the United States, nearly 4 years after leaving office! And markets are fast to react, having witnessed astonishing moves on ‘Trump Trade’ plays across assets ranging from dollars to stocks. But while this signals confidence that a second Trump term will spur economic growth and profits, how might this i...

Wild swings in the market is the best way to describe how it’s been overnight, with Donald Trump reined in as the new President of the United States. How are markets digesting news of America’s new President? Is it too late to play the Trump trade? Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they tackle the latest headlines covering the US presidential election, and top biggest movers making the news....

In the recent release of the EU-ASEAN Business Council's 10th annual Business Sentiment Survey, nearly 90% of European firms revealed plans to increase their trade and investment in Southeast Asia over the next five years. That marks the highest level of optimism recorded since the COVID-19 pandemic! Dan Koh invites Chris Humphrey, Executive Director of the EU-ASEAN Business Council on the show to...

With the US officially kicking off their election season, what do we understand about how markets are positioning themselves? And what are some areas of the market that can potentially move big on either a Harris or Trump win? Learn more with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they break down the latest headlines.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode features Nirgunan Tiruchelvan, Head of Consumer and Internet at Alethia Capital Equity Research . Both explore the implications of record-high gold prices for investors. Together, they dive into industries and stocks set to benefit from the bullion surge, including insights on jewelry companies in Hong Kong and Singapore. Discover key growth drivers and pote...