Live Well with Michelle

How can start-ups like Zora Health women in Singapore and around the globe, preserve the scarce asset of fertility? Michelle Martin finds out with Anna Haotanto, CEO and Founder, Zora Health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Money and Me, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out what's powering the stellar profits on several Singapore-listed companies, how China's Country Garden story might play out, and the latest on Hong Kong taxes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do institutional investors view the Singapore market? The budget outlines a clear push in certain sectors; should investors take note? Michelle Martin finds out with James Ooi, Market Strategist, Tiger Brokers Singapore.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will AI take over our jobs? How can mid-career transitions be managed to maximise our salary asks? What are the in-demand roles for 2024 in Singapore? Michelle Martin takes a closer look at Randstad's 2024 Job Market Outlook & Salary Guide Report with Jaya Dass, Randstad’s Regional Managing Director for Permanent Recruitment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's driving Jardine Cycle & Carriage H2 earnings? How did UOL group secure a 364% leap in H2 profit? And why are CDL earnings down so sharply? Michelle Martin break down the details with Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's driving stock markets from the US to Japan and if you wanted to invest in the indices, is Feb 2024 a good time to do so? And what are some ways to think of investing your CPF-OA given the recent changes to the CPF announced in the Budget? Michelle Martin finds out with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the best and worst performing Singapore blue chip company? What's the outlook for data-centre S-REITs? And why is Berkshire Hathaway warning of no more 'eye-popping performance'? Michelle Martin finds out with Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn Lee and Benny Ong from iQuadrant talk about key markets they have looked into and share why an exit strategy, occupancy yield, and an understanding of true rental rates are among their key criteria for overseas property investing. Both also share their view on the Singapore Budget's impact on the property market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in 1978, Harvard's Professor of Psychology Ellen Langer published research on the power of the word "because". Michelle Martin talks about the ideas powering her upcoming Masterclass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Warren Buffet eyeing a market correction? Why is Berkshire Hathaway's eye-popping performance over? A closer look at Seatrium and Raffles Medical and Great Eastern's earnings and a survey of the latest REIT announcing a big drop in distribution. Join Michelle Martin as she surveys the investment world in minutes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t know what to make of the recent Budget 2024? And wondering how we can make the most of the opportunities presented to us for the rest of this year? Michelle Martin and Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities discuss how an understanding of Budget 2024 can complement your financial planning for this year and beyond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Is there an argument that dividend stocks will become even more important to investors as we move to a new normal with interest rates? How can one assess a dividend stock? What does it take to build a sustainable portfolio? Michelle Martin unravels it all with Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Genting Singapore’s net profit jump 80% in 2023? Why does Nestle think that growth is set to cool? And what’s pushing the Nikkei to a new record high? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communities that were using the CPF SA Shield strategy have been abuzz after the Singapore budget - today we ask; without a CPF SA account after 55, what can those with sums exceeding the Full Retirement Sum consider doing with their funds? And for those who were considering "shielding" what has really changed? Michelle Martin speaks with CEO & CIO of MoneyOwl Singapore’s first bionic financia...

What were some of the biggest takeaways of UOB's latest earnings result? How should investors be reading Nvidia's earnings result? And who's in/out of the Dow Jones Industrial Average? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our exclusive panel of experts join  Indranee Rajah, Minister, Prime Minister's Office & Second Minister for Finance and National Development in breaking down Budget 2024. Expert Panel:  Suan Teck Kin - Head of Research, UOB Ang Yuit - President, ASME (Association of small & medium enterprises) Paulin Straughan - Professor of Sociology, Singapore Management University Ignatius Low - Editor...

Should you wait for a bottom or should you invest when stock markets are at an all time high? What are 3 stocks that gave investors an average of 50% or more returns per year over the last year? How could you assess this EV maker, a platform that revolutionises business, or a drug maker whose supply is being trounced by insatiable hunger for weight loss medication? Michelle Martin asks Swapnil Mis...

How did High Net Worth Individuals gain their wealth and how do they protect it? What are some top strategies that these HNWI incorporate in their investment approach that we can learn from? Michelle Martin puts these questions to  Jackson Ng, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Technology Officer, Azimut Investment Management Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out what’s driving Sembcorp Industries’ profit, China’s first home-grown airliner, and how China’s stock market is welcoming the Year of the Dragon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Valentines day, a happy marriage happened right here in Singapore  - Hokkaido's finest produce and Peruvian cooking flair have come together. But they will stay together for a limited time. Michelle Martin finds out more about this limited edition experience that brings seafood from once of Japan's best known regions together with the colour and vibrancy of Peruvian cuisine.  See omnystudio....

One of the most talked about decisions unveiled in Budget 2024 is the closure of the Special Account of members aged 55 and above from early 2025. If you were “shielding” what can you do now? What does this mean for those of us who still want to maximize our retirement savings? Michelle Martin finds out with Loo Cheng Chuan, Founder, 1M65 Movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Of the $1 billion of Singapore stocks that retail investors bought in early 2024, which companies stood out? Meanwhile, which S-REITs are attracting the most interest so far this year? And why did Dasin Retail Trust fire the CEO of its trustee-manager? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unpack it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a closer look at the deterioration of the pure play US office Reit sector. With the US Fed interest rate path as vague as ever, which companies are likely to struggle and can investors find attractive opportunities? Michelle Martin asks Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the latest sentiment on pure play US Office S-REITs today? How did Shake Shack perform in 2023? And what  is Nvidia buying? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cut the 15-month waiting period, rethink ABSD for Singaporeans to be able to afford a second property and reintroduce Singapore's estate tax for some.  Dr Lee Nai Jia from the PropertyGuru Group and Michelle Martin discuss why Property Guru is recommending a rethink of what the Singapore property market in 2024 needs to balance affordable housing, social equity and Singapore's positioning as a fin...