Live Well with Michelle

Why is India so important to DBS? Why is OCBC betting on Greater China? Are S-Reits on a buying spree? Why is India pulling the 2000 rupee note? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist with IG. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks to Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan who shares what’s on his watch-list. They also discuss China labelling Micron a cybersecurity risk and what that could mean for Chinese and South Korean chip stocks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some insurers are now offering additional coverage for cancer treatment and services through their rider policies. What are their implications for your long-term costs and care? Michelle Martin speaks to Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are financial institutions/banks preparing for a possible US default? What’s the current market narrative for Singapore stocks? Are concerts and events gearing up and who could benefit? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist with IG.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a difficult 2022 does 2023 offer a fresh start for Asian fixed income investors? Michelle Martin speaks to Alvin Ong, Head of Fixed Income, Singapore, Manulife Investment Management to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is on the solid road to profitability? Michelle and Ryan discuss Jardine Matheson and Grab’s recent showings. Has the Grab sell off been overdone? How is the division of Alibaba into 6 business units proceeding? Why is Walmart doing better than other retailers? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s fuelling Tencent’s rapid performance? What’s driving US earnings? Why has Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway switched stakes in two banks? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary value investor Warren Buffett is bullish on Japan, why? What are hedge fund investors studying about China's education and chip sector? We take a close look at the picks that emerged from a famous investor conference held recently in Hong Kong. Why are regional banks in the US rallying and could they be winners worth looking at? Arun Pai from the investment team at Monk's HIll shares his...

What’s behind SIA’s record profits? Why is Tesla going down the advertising route? Why is China’s youth jobless rate at an all time high? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are some of the winners and losers coming out of this earnings season? Which are the top reits for returns at the moment? And what does the US Fed’s recent rate hike mean for S-REITs going forward? Michelle Martin speaks to Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin checks out a book by Japanese authors who draw on Adlerian psychology to illustrate a path to happiness that involves rethinking the need for affirmation from others.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks with viral Ted speaker and happiness expert Anders Hansen, author of the new book "The Happiness Cure", to find out how evolutionary history could offer insights to radically improve our happiness today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's taken a bite out of ComfortDelGro's earnings?  How could two big mergers reshape the global energy marketplace, and what could this mean for the share prices of the companies involved? The prices of platinum and coffee are moving up, so how do you invest in them? Michelle Martin dives into what market watchers are discussing this morning, for the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Are International investors concerned at all about how elections in Thailand and Turkey play out? Is it time to think of alternative investments - what are your choices? Will China’s recovery continue to boost US and other Asian companies? How will the US debt crisis impact equity prices? Michelle Martin and Kelvin Wong dive into the issues that matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

What should investors be thinking about when considering investments in Singapore and other Asian markets? Besides S-Reits and ETF’s which areas are attracting attention and why? Michelle Martin speaks to Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB Securities to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle scours the Kinokuniya bestseller lists for books worth checking out in this edition of Read with Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What could SingPost first annual loss signal for domestic postal delivery? What’s powering StarHub’s rebound? What are investors talking about when they examine Emirates, Foxconn, Alphabet, Peloton, Frasers Property, Food Empire, AEM and Marco Polo Marine? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang dive into the issues that matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do so few Singaporeans have a retirement plan in place? How do the younger and older generations compare when it comes to retirement planning?  Michelle Martin speaks to Mark Czajkowski, Chief Marketing Officer, Manulife Singapore about the challenges that may stand in the way of our desired lifestyle once we stop working.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Google just announced their latest AI plans. Which stand out? Why is US inflation still above 2%? Disney is forecasting more streaming losses, what does this mean for the streaming wars? Why does Elon Musk want voice and video calls on Twitter? To what extent will Twitter’s new features drive the platform forward? Michelle Martin unwraps the details with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Michelle Martin speaks to academic Pearpilai Jutasompakorn from the Business, Communication and Design Cluster of the Singapore Institute of Technology, to find the smartest ways to save, invest and grow your wealth when inflationary pressures are a concern. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your to-do list running your life? Are you tired of feeling constantly depleted? Michelle Martin finds a book that takes us beyond the myths of productivity to find a better way forward, given that "the average human lifespan is absurdly, terrifyingly, insultingly short: about 4000 weeks on average." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s powering OCBC’s earnings? What makes Aramco’s soaring dividend unmatched? What happens to the dollar if the US debt ceiling isn’t raised? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks to Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend to find out what defensive positions can we take as investors to weather a possible recession and diversify in the next phase of rate hikes,  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are SIA Engineering profits so low? What does SEA’s pay rise tell us about labour markets and what are the driving factors behind PayPal’s struggles?  Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often come across many myths floating around the concept of investing. It’s natural for everyone to have developed a few stereotypical notions and biases over the years. Michelle Martin speaks to Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University to find out how we can steer clear of these rumours or myths to avoid making investing a daunting task.   See om...