Live Well with Michelle

Michelle Martin takes a closer look at the Lion-Nomura Japan Active ETF. How does it integrate with an AI model and what’s under the wrapper? Michelle finds out with Ong Ai Ling, Head, Artificial Intelligence of Investments (AIOI), Senior Director, Portfolio Manager Lion Global Investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are investors bullish in Indian Tech stocks? What’s driving the rally in Japan markets? And how likely is it to continue this trend through 2024? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the  S-REIT sector be net outperformers in 2024? Which sub-sectors can contrarian investors hunting for value look towards? Michelle Martin speaks with  Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor  to find out what’s been fuelling the optimism in the S-REIT sector, where can investors find ‘value’ amid this growing interest in the sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Why is BlackRock investing in infrastructure firm GIP for $12.5 billion? What’s behind JPMorgan’s record profit numbers last year? And what’s pushing the Bank of America’s fourth-quarter profit lower? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang give the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the major headlines making news on the first day of trading from the newly approved bitcoin spot ETF? What are the major factors leading to mass tech layoffs in the US? Why is Citigroup at risk of a quarterly loss? What's next for Fujitsu? Michelle Martin speaks to Ryan Huang to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemini's co-founders were early movers in the race to create the first US bitcoin ETF.  Marshall Beard, Chief Strategy Officer, Gemini joins Michelle Martin to look at the significance of the first day of trading of the newly approved bitcoin spot ETF. They also discuss key themes that could move the crypto market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Nirgunan Tiruchelvam Head of Consumer and Internet , Alethia Capital Equity Research look at interesting highlights after the  first day of trade for US Bitcoin ETF's  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What could the SEC’s decision of the spot bitcoin ETF mean for the crypto market and Bitcoin’s trajectory? Why are healthcare stocks back in focus after lagging in 2023? And how should you be reading Japan’s Nikkei 225 recent 3 decade highs? Michelle Martin puts these questions to  Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monk’s Hill Ventures.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why would majority owners of Frasers Property put the company or some of its assets up for sale? How much money are the spot Bitcoin ETFs likely to attract after the SEC’s recent approval? And what would the approval of the spot Bitoin ETFs mean for the future of Coinbase? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unwrap it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

His company is a unicorn but that's not stopped 28-year-old Jamie Beaton from pursuing another degree from Princeton. Michelle Martin meets Jamie Beaton co-founder Crimson Education to learn about why he keeps studying, what his personal strategies for academic excellence and entrepreneurship are, and how to do it all by the age of  28. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aprisium is a Singapore-based sustainability focused deep tech startup that seeks to deliver autonomous, continuous, on-site-deployed, contamination detection and monitoring devices with direct insights that proactively manages and address companies' contamination hazards. The company's solutions directly support customer profitability and sustainability efforts through the employment of AI analyt...

What's causing Samsung's profit to tumble 35%? What do you need to know about healthcare stocks' break out? And why are some analysts skeptical about HPE's purchase of Juniper Networks? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you need to factor in to make calculated financial decisions in the context of rising taxes and possible lower interest rates? Michelle Martin and  Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend  discuss how you can accommodate the higher GST rate while saving spending and investing in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you need to know about the latest tech at CES 2024? Why wouldn’t Boeing’s financials be hurt by the latest 737 Max issues? And what’s leading China stocks’ fall this week? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How would you like to make your next payment using solar credits, the wave of your hand or even by cracking a smile? Well that may very well be the future of commerce in this world of changing consumer expectations and emerging technologies. But how will the convergence of forces and the urgent need for a sustainable future redefine and reshape the concept of what we pay with? Michelle Martin spea...

What’s the latest on Singapore stocks’ share buybacks? What does the US market narrative look like today? And why did Endeavour Mining’s share price plunge after it fired its CEO? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang investigate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did Nicola shares jump 12 percent overnight? Why has Apple been hit with a second downgrade? Why has France’s Carrefour stopped selling PepsiCo products? Why are tech layoffs in the spotlight? Closer to home we look at Jardine Cycle and Carriage's tie-up with Mercedes Benz. Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang also examine if  Microsoft adding an AI key to its PC Keyboard will add to consumer experi...

Who’s diving into the 2024 IPO wave with a January debut? What are the reasons behind Samsung prioritising AI for their 2024 phones? Michelle Martin speaks to Ryan Huang to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which districts in Singapore are becoming increasingly popular with private condo buyers? Which areas are receiving more recent attention from HDB resale buyers? Which new private launches have made a splash? And will there be fewer million-dollar HDB flats in 2024? We discuss the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and Housing Development Board (HDB) Q4 2023 flash estimates, with guest Dr Lee Nai...

Over the past two years, S-Reits faced challenges due to a decline in investor sentiment caused by a significant rise in global interest rates.  So, are S-REITs a bargain now? Should investors buy them or still be cautious in their approach? Michelle Martin speaks to Darren Chan, Senior Research Analyst, Phillip Securities Research, a member of PhillipCapital to find out more. See omnystudio.com/l...

What critical money habits are essential to investing your way to a hundred-thousand-dollar portfolio? How do you find stocks worth your time? What are the tools available now and is value investing still relevant? Michelle Martin finds out with Willie Keng, The Dividend Titan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the Phillippines has emerged as the epicentre for online scams, we focus right here in Singapore for a show that discusses how you don't have to lose your money to scammers.  What are the warning signs of real scams that have happened here in Singapore and how can you avoid being a victim? Michelle Martin finds out with Elijah Lee, Phillip Securities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Moderna's stock has popped after it announced new products expected over a 2-year rollout. Will this shot in the arm have longer ramifications? Why have JP Morgan shares climbed to a record high? A closer look a the fall of Rivian, the Chinese economy for 2024 and green shoots for tourism in Thailand are featured in this discussion between Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener...

Which Singapore blue chips were the worst performing in 2023 and why? In contrast, how did Asia's best performing market fare and how could the tale of two markets play out in the year ahead? Will the US dollar, oil, gold and commodities fall into sectors of the market worth watching? Singapore, US and Japanese markets all come into the fold of this discussion  Michelle Martin has with WIllie Keng...

It's been a wet New Year so today we focus on water damage and your money. When a roof in a common area of a condominium leaks, who is responsible for the rectification costs?  What do the acronyms MCST translate to in terms of liability? When can you sue your MCST? What do recent judgements mean for homeowners? Michelle Martin found out in this discussion with Justin Chan, Managing Partner, Justi...