Live Well with Michelle

Today on Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor to look at a rising interest rate environment, debt refinancing, changing office space trends, short lease lengths and revitalization strategies for 3 of Singapore’s best known reits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did Goldman Sachs earnings fall short of expectations? Why are there “significant doubts” about Sabana REIT’s ability to continue as a going concern? And what are the latest US earnings results that you need to know? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang bring you the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan analyse Manulife US REIT’s state of their business after news broke of a drop in their properties valuations, what stands out from the release of the latest US Banks earnings results, and what’s causing weakness in the greenback.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should young people understand about being money-smart when choosing critical illness insurance plans? Why should you insure before you invest? Michelle Martin invites Pamela Chong, Associate Manager, Legacy FA to weigh in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With US inflation falling to its lowest annual rate in more than two years, can a July rate hike be prevented? Can the US Fed still bring inflation down without pushing the economy into a recession? And what do the US banks’ latest earnings results flash about Wall Street? Michelle Martin unpacks these stories and more with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend. See omnystudio.com/listen...

On Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss the FDA’s recent approval of AstraZeneca’s Sanofi shot protecting infants, Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug, US Banks’ forecast of China’s economic growth, and some stocks you should be watching today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is tokenization in a blockchain? What are the range of assets that can be potentially tokenized? And with the MAS unveiling its latest public blockchain tokenization trials, what does it mean for us investors here? Michelle Martin answers these questions and more with Sagar Sarbhai, Global Head of Business Solutions & Advisory, Fireblocks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

On this episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang review the latest US bank earnings and find out what were some of the key takeaways from these results. They also analyse what investors can expect from the S-REITs sector as earnings season approaches.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent study by wealth manager St James’s Place found that less than half of Singaporeans are happy with their level of wealth.  Michelle Martin finds out what the financially abundant - people who have much more than they need - do differently from the rest of us and the ‘one thing’ that majority believe would make them wealthier, with  Oliver Wickham, Asia Partnership Director, St. James’s Pla...

Why are Hollywood writers and actors on strike for the first time in 6 decades? Could the AI hype end up like the dot-com bubble? And why is Saudi Arabia losing its top spot in the OPEC+? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does the expansion of the Hang Seng Index indicate an opportunity for investors to buy in potential constituents? What would Microsoft’s potential acquisition of Activision mean for the future of competition in the gaming industry? And how can investors safely get involved in this AI frenzy without getting burnt by the hype? Michelle Martin asks Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures.  Se...

Why is ESR Logos REIT letting go of assets for less than they’re worth? What do the latest inflation numbers suggest about the future of interest rates? And why are analysts bullish on TreeHouse Foods? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do the 2023 amendments to the Maintenance of Parents Act fairly balance the need to protect or advocate for parents and children across the chasm of possible estrangement? Does the act now allow for a trauma-informed approach? Parents, what actions can now be taken on your behalf? Michelle Martin finds out, in conversation with Mr Gregory Vijayendran, Tribunal President and Mr Khoo Oon Soo, Co...

What do you need to know about Temasek’s latest FY2023 performance? What are some possible winners/losers of the AI trend? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang give you the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 key amendments have been made to the Maintenance of Parents Bill to protect children from abusive parents seeking maintenance and help destitute parents who may be hesitant to ask for help from their children.  Michelle Martin discusses Ms Tin Pei Ling, Member of Parliament for MacPherson SMC, what the changes to the law means for when children can be expected to support their parents monetarily...

Spend (your energy) wildly, find your everyday juice, remember that all life needs to move. These are just some of the lessons from Dr Gladys McGarey, Author, The Well-Lived Life. The 102- year-old mother of six ran a medical practice for six decades, divorced at 70 and survived cancer twice. Michelle Martin speaks to Dr McGarey to learn her powerful secrets to living with joy and vitality. See om...

Why is Dasin Retail Trust losing money? What does it latest financial report suggesting about the health of other S-REITs? Is it time to pause of U.S. stocks? Get the answers you need with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do investors need to know about how AI and cryptocurrencies are likely to influence each other? Michelle Martin speaks to  Lawrence Linker, CEO, XD Academy to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  What were the key highlights coming out of US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s trip to China? What stocks are top Wall Street Analysts favouring in the long run? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to jump on the bandwagon of buying investment products linked to AI? Why might putting your money on the latest investments themes not be the best idea?  Michelle Martin finds out with Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down the latest US labour market data which spooked stocks overnight on Wall Street, and analyse the performance of US Stocks, Keurig Dr Pepper and Textron. They also look into the rivalry between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg and the latest developments behind the release of ‘Threads’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which chipmakers are under pressure amid rising tensions between the US and China and how should that factor into how you think through chip producers? Are cruise stocks worth looking at even if a soft recession in the US pans out? And where can investors find attractive opportunities in Japan's markets? Michelle Martin puts these questions to  Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan See omnystudio.c...

On this episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore the details behind Russia’s ransomware attack on Japan’s largest port, China’s metal export curbs, and KGI Asia’s latest trading ideas to consider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes REITs funds an attractive alternative to physical properties for both Singaporean and global investors? How does the asset perform as a vehicle for estate plannning? Can it safeguard a child’s inheritance? Michelle Martin finds out with  Jovin Yeo, Senior Director, Manulife Financial Advisers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out the likelihood of Beijing introducing a new stimulus package, the one China stock to buy before it rebounds, and why Elon Musk is limiting the number of tweets that users can read.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.