Live Well with Michelle

Michelle Martin invites Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney to explore the latest on Macau casino stocks and the impact of new regulations on the industry. Are these stocks still a good bet or a red flag? Tim shares his insights on investment opportunities in China’s shifting economic landscape. Plus, delve into the ongoing debate: credit cards vs debit cards — which is better for managing fina...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin in a special solo edition, dive into the latest market movements. Zoom and Peloton are back in the spotlight with significant gains, while McDonald's grapples with a cybersecurity breach. Learn about Microsoft's controversial AI feature, Baidu's AI advancements, and Snowflake's earnings miss. The session also covers Urban Outfi...

Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Arun Pai, Investment team at Monks Hill Ventures. In this episode, we explore how to trade volatility using the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) and what investors should be aware of as the market stabilizes. Arun shares insights into the potential impact of the US election on the strength of the US dollar and the global FX market. We also examine the effects of str...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Yeap Jun Rong, market strategist from IG. In this episode, we explore Xiaomi’s 30% sales surge, Nio’s ambitious battery infrastructure plans, and the struggles of Xpeng and Macy’s. We also examine the profits powering Target and TJX, and Didi Global’s return to profitability. Plus, the US job market revision and what it mi...

Michelle Martin thinks Miss Saigon is an unmissable experience for any fan of musicals. With a cast that reflects Asia’s diversity, this production is a fantastic retelling of a tale that has been reinterpreted by counteless stagings all across the globe. But this Cameron Mackintosh and Base Entertainment production  brings even more depth to star-crossed lovers Kim and Chris's devastating choices...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Today's discussion covers Eli Lilly's latest drug study results and competition with Novo Nordisk. Learn about JD.com's share price drop, Johnson & Johnson's acquisition, and Lowe's revised outlook. SATS’ return to profitability and StarHub's recent broadband outage are also on the agenda. Plus, discover insights into gold's record highs and China's...

Join Michelle Martin in a conversation with Curtis Chin, Chair of Asia Fellows and Senior Advisor for Global Markets at the Milken Institute, as they explore the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Curtis shares his views on Kamala Harris' rise in approval, her impact on the down-ballot races, and the ongoing shifts in US politics. The discussion also examines the implications of a Trump or Harri...

Hosted by Michelle Martin, Samantha Horton, Chief Operating Officer of Syfe, shares why you don’t need a high-paying job to build significant wealth. Discover her insights on how a $5,000 investment can grow to over $410,000 in just 20 years, and why young Singaporeans are increasingly investing. Michelle and Samantha break down investment strategies, common misconceptions, and how to achieve fina...

Michelle Martin delves into property cooling measures that kick in from today ( 20 Aug) and the housing highlights from the National Day Rally 2024. Michelle also explores how homeowners can unlock value from their properties without selling! With her guest Ivan Cai, Head of Research at I Quadrant, she breaks down the options available to homeowners, including equity term loans and how they work....

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Michelle covers two major M&A deals: Alimentation Couche-Tard’s potential $31 billion buyout of 7-Eleven and AMD’s acquisition of ZT Systems for nearly $5 billion. Estee Lauder faces challenges with slowing demand, while Palo Alto Networks beats expectations. Plus, a spotlight on Google’s stock performance since its IPO, Yoma Strategic's controversy...

Join Michelle Martin as she explores the impact of leveraged trades and market unwinds on global investors. Michelle and her guest Swapnil Mishra, Founder of WealthZen and Adjunct Mentor at Singapore Management University discuss the extent to which  heavy borrowing during market rallies led to windfall profits and eventual sell-offs. Swapnil discusses the key takeaways from global market upheaval...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. We dive into Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's National Day Rally and explore new housing and social measures, as well as Kallang's plans for sports facilities. Next, we spotlight PropertyGuru’s delisting and IPOs from 99 Speed Mart and JSW Cement. Director deals come into focus with Multi-Chem and Mapletree, alon...

Join Michelle Martin as she dives into the transformative potential of AI in business,with Donald McDonald, Head Group Data OCBC, Raju Chellam, Editor-in-Chief of the AI Ethics & Governance Body of Knowledge, and Tan Siok Siok, Author of  AI for Humanity . They discuss AI's role in reshaping business processes, ethics, and sustainable development. Discover insights on AI adoption, regulation,...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang dive into  Grab's mixed earnings performance as SingTel posts strong profits. In China, Alibaba struggles while JD.com thrives, and Walmart raises its outlook following a stellar quarter. Discover Warren Buffet's latest moves, including investments in Ulta Beauty and Apple, and hear about Bavarian Nordic's surge amid a he...

Buy and Hold investors are going to love this show! Hosted by Michelle Martin, with guest Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan, they explore the incredible performance the most profitable stock of all time. Discover how investing $1,000 in 1925 would have returned over $2.6 billion today. Willie breaks down how dividends played a critical role in this company's success and shares valuable insigh...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, they dive into Warren Buffett’s surprising bets on Ulta Beauty and Heico, as well as Bill Ackman’s interest in Nike. Discover how Starbucks' new CEO is reshaping the company and how Singapore's Far East Orchard, China Aviation Oil, and Frencken Group are posting sharp profit jumps. They also explore the challen...

Join Michelle Martin as she dives into the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement with Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities. Discover the core principles of FIRE, its suitability for different lifestyles, and the challenges it presents. Elijah explains various FIRE strategies, such as Lean Fire and Fat Fire, and discusses alternative retirement planning a...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, they delve into Starbucks' bold leadership change as Brian Niccol leaves Chipotle for Starbucks. Explore Sea Limited's profit dip amidst rising costs, and Home Depot's cautious consumer outlook. Get insights into the market movements of Tencent Music, Nvidia, and more. Plus, discover the latest on innovative te...

Hosted by Michelle Martin, with guest Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor, today's Money and Me delves into the latest earnings season for S-REITs. Discover which S-REITs are emerging as winners and losers and how current valuations stack up as attractive income instruments. We also explore why Cohen & Steers Capital Management is increasing its stake in Digital Core R...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Today Michelle and Ryan Huang, kick off with a deep dive into earnings reports from Centurion, Straco, and Ho Bee Land, all showing strong profits. We then analyze the struggles of UMS Holdings, Sinarmas Land, and Daiwa Logistics Trust. The Walt Disney Company's new attractions and film successes, as well as market movements in Adani Group and Sea Limit...

Join Michelle Martin in her smart roundup of markets with Ryan Huang. This episode dives into the latest institutional trading moves, highlighting Singapore Airlines, Digital Core REIT, and SunMoon Food. Explore Big Tech's new strategies with Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, and the market performance of Eli Lilly, Meta, Walmart, and Home Depot. The discussion wraps up with insights on E.l.f. Beauty...

Michelle Martin invites ex Citi and Goldman Sachs veteran Simon Ree, now founder of a platform empowering investors with tools and knowledge, the Tao of Trading. This episode explores the essential differences between investing, trading, and gambling. Learn why many who think they’re investors are actually traders, and the potential risks of this misconception. Simon discusses risk management, the...

What's the significance of Warren Buffett raising cash just before the US sell-off? How did the price of Bitcoin react to global sell-off? What could the Fed do next in the face of recessionary fears? Has the sell-off sunk tech? Is the worst of the sell-off behind Japan? Michelle Martin discusses the volatility rocked market with Arun Pai, Investments team, Monk’s Hill Ventures.  See omnystudio.co...

Michelle Martin tours markets in the morning with Ryan Huang. Both look at  DBS CEO Piyush Gupta stepping down and Tan Su Shan stepping in, updates on Disney, Sony, and Novo Nordisk's earnings. We also dive into Citi's Buy List, featuring big tech companies like Apple and Amazon. Finally, we play UP or DOWN with companies like Hilton, Softbank, and Boeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Join Michelle Martin's tour of markets. With Ryan Huang, Michelle explores Asia-Pacific markets; trading looks mixed at the morning start as Tokyo, Sydney, and Seoul show varied performances. Corporate earnings are back in focus with significant results from Dyna-Mac, Riverstone, Fraser and Neave, and more. We also delve into the latest from Yum Brands, Uber, and Kenvue. Lastly, the episode covers...