Live Well with Michelle

Join Michelle Martin as she explores the power of compounding, and then moves to the 9th wonder of the investing world as coined by guest Simon Ree, Founder of Tao of Trading . Learn how Simon's approach to trading strategy can shorten the wait for returns. Discover the principles behind compounding, trend following, and how to potentially achieve 3% returns per month. Simon also shares insights i...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, they discuss the market reaction to the Trump-Harris debate, including the drop in Trump Media shares and the surge in green energy stocks like First Solar and SunRun. Learn how Bank of America is coping with Warren Buffett's sell-off, and explore the latest on Manchester United, Grand Venture Technology, Dyna-...

He started a company accidentally at 14, and recently his non-profit organisation raised almost half a million dollars.  Investor and Founder Billy Naveed started  a non-profit organisation called Young Founders School to help children of all backgrounds gain access to the resources they need to build their own companies. So what do young entrepreneurs need to keep in mind when building a business...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Michelle Martin with Willie Keng, founder of the Dividend Titan blog , in the thick of the US Presidential debates, discuss both candidates policies and how that relates to investors. They also discuss the latest market movements in US banks like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Ally Financial. The focus shifts to SGX's outlook, SpaceX's successful la...

Five out of seven insurers have raised premiums for private hospital coverage under integrated shield plans, with some hikes reaching double digits. What’s behind these steep increases, and how can policyholders protect themselves? Michelle Martin delves into the factors driving the rise in premiums, the potential long-term impact on the healthcare insurance landscape, and what options consumers h...

Join Michelle Martin as she guides you through markets! Asia-Pacific markets are trading mixed, with Sydney up while Tokyo and Seoul show little movement. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Dividend Titan Willie Keng , this episode delves into Apple's latest iPhone launch, Google's antitrust trial, Alibaba's cross-border investment scheme, and a potential buyout of Squarespace. The discussion also cov...

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode features Professor David De Cremer , a world-leading behavioral scientist and author of   The AI Savvy Leader . They discuss his bestselling book, which highlights the crucial role leaders must play in AI transformation, rather than leaving it all to tech teams. Professor De Cremer shares the key actions leaders need to take to align AI with strategic goals,...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Willie Keng, author of Dividend Titan finance blog; both discuss OCBC’s and UOB’s share buybacks, and why DBS is absent from the list. Explore the changes in the S&P 500 as Palantir, Dell, and Erie Indemnity make their debut while American Airlines, Etsy, and Bio-Rad exit. Plus, a deep dive into the market impact...

Michelle Martin is joined by Jermyn Wong, Head of Intermediary South East Asia at State Street Global Advisors, to explore the findings of the State Street Global ETF Impact Survey. They discuss why 60% of Singaporean investors hold ETFs, compared to lower rates in the US, Australia, and Japan. Michelle and Jermyn dive into the ETF themes popular with Singapore investors, the role of liquidity, an...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, they dive into JPMorgan’s downgrade of Chinese stocks, Country Garden’s struggles, and LVMH’s luxury slowdown in China. Discover Midea’s upcoming Hong Kong listing and Qualcomm’s partnership with Samsung and Google on smart glasses. Apple’s AI-ready iPhones and Honor’s new phone challenge are also on the radar....

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode dives into the recent U.S. stock slump, Michelle is joined by Arun Pai from Monk’s Hill Ventures to explore the impact of the latest ISM Manufacturing PMI, Nvidia’s historic single-day decline, gold’s price surge, and how potential interest rate cuts could shape global markets and investors choices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CapitaLand Investments, and Hello Kitty Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist from IG, they discuss Nvidia’s historic $280 billion market cap loss and its impact on semiconductor companies like TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix. They dive into U.S. consumer data with a look at Dollar Tree and Dick's Sporting Goods, and analyze corpor...

With the widely anticipated US Federal Reserve interest rate cut just around the corner, how should investors be repositioning their investment portfolio and where can you safely park your cash for the best returns? Dan Koh asks  Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan  to find out the blueprint to investing in a rate-cutting environment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's driving US markets significantly lower on its first trading day of September? Has the AI mania gone too far? How should investors think about investing in AI moving forward? And why was Boeing's rating downgraded by Wells Fargo? Find out with Dan Koh and  Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan  as they unpack the latest headlines.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Volkswagen considering closing factories in Germany for the first time in its 87 year history! What impact would China's potential severe economic retaliation against Japan have on its economy? And what does China's record smashing game, Black Myth: Wukong, mean for its gaming industry? Dan Koh asks Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Koh is joined by  Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend  to discuss why investors aren't satisfied with their recent quarterly earnings results, if the market rally is broadening beyond tech, and what investors need to do to reposition their portfolio ahead of a potential rate cut this September and beyond.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anyone who's gone through the process of homeownership knows how tedious and cumbersome it can be to secure a loan. But can this be simplified? Well, Dan Koh is joined by  Marshall Poh, CEO, Moneymap  who is on a mission to help aspiring homeowners break the vicious cycle of owning a home. He shares 5 key financing areas that most homeowners often struggle with and what his app can do to help you...

How did markets in the month of August go from a selling spree to its fourth consecutive month of gains? Why is Warren Buffett cutting stakes in the Bank of America? And what is the world's fastest growing major economy of 2024 so far? Dan Koh invites Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan to break down the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How exactly did the US economy perform in the second quarter of 2024? What do investors need to know about the September effect? Which laggards are likely to be strong beneficiaries of the potential September US interest rate cut? And how should we be reading Japan's latest inflation numbers? Dan Koh speaks to Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG  as they tackle the latest headlines and more. See...

No lock-ins and no fees.so how does Chocolate Finance offer such delicious yields? One year on from its beta-launch and 28 days into opening doors to the public, Money and Me's Michelle Martin dives into the business model of Chocolate Finance with  Walter de Oude, Founder and CEO of Chocolate Finance.  Walter shares his journey from his exit from Singlife to  the inspiration behind Chocolate Fina...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into the latest earnings from Nvidia, the chipmaker fueling the AI revolution, and Berkshire Hathaway’s milestone as the first non-tech company to reach a $1 trillion valuation. Explore the surprising moves by Lego, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Victoria’s Secret in the retail sector, and delv...

Could Thai consumer stocks - currently trading at more than two standard deviations from their 10 mean EV/EBITDA valuation - benefit from determined fiscal measures following the election of 37 year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM, a weak Baht, and measures to prime for a tourism boom? We find out with Nirgunan Tiruchelvam, Head of Consumer and Internet , Alethia Capital Equity Research. See omny...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Join Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang; this episode dives into Nordstrom’s impressive earnings, Hindenburg’s latest target—Super Micro Computer, and the potential takeover of Seven & I, the owner of 7-Eleven. We also explore major share buybacks by JD.com and Santander, plus new partnerships between BYD and Huawei. Finally, Michelle and Ryan review t...

Michelle Martin invites Chengyi Ong, Head of APAC Policy at Chainalysis to explore the evolving scale of crypto money laundering and the trends that investors and institutions need to watch in 2024. Chengyi discusses the methods used by criminals to exploit digital currencies, the role of privacy coins, and the challenges law enforcement faces. Discover how blockchain technology is both a tool for...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. Dive into Tokyo Metro and Kioxia’s IPOs, Pinduoduo’s $50 billion loss, and the latest developments in the US markets. Hear about Boeing’s struggles against SpaceX, SingTel’s new AI venture with Hitachi, and SGX’s delistings. Plus, explore Tencent-backed Black Myth: Wukong’s gaming success and its impact on gami...