Live Well with Michelle

People’s Park Centre is up for collective sale with a S$1.8b reserve price! But will this attempt to sell the People’s Park Centre have a greater chance of success than the last one? On a separate note, with the US Feds agreeing that sharply higher rates may be needed to quell inflation, what does this mean for the economy moving forward? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out.  See omnystudio.co...

When it comes to electric vehicles, Tesla usually tops the headlines but it’s hardly the only company in the sector. Today, a Chinese EV maker is making news instead. This company usually makes news for all the wrong reasons like when it misses production targets, but not this time!  Which company is it? Michelle Martin explores this surprisingly positive headline from an otherwise infamous compan...

All investing is based on assessing risks, but venture capitalists assess upside in a particular way. What is the power law that motivates the venture capital investor? Sebastian Mallaby, Author, “The Power Law: Venture Capital and the Making of the New Future" discusses his new book with Michelle Martin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time since early May, oil tumbles below USD$100! How much lower can it get? And how do investor strategies differ during an inflation or a recession? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore these questions. They also discuss why JPMorgan is trimming their price target for Tesla. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why doesn’t Singapore have a tax holiday on petrol and diesel? What explains the GST increase in an inflationary environment? What do the new global minimum tax rules mean for Singapore's overall competitiveness? Michelle Martin finds out with guests Gan Hwee Leng, Partner, Indirect Tax, KPMG in Singapore and Mark Addy, Partner, Telecommunications, Media & Technology, Tax, KPMG in Singapore Se...

Just about everyone agrees that data centres are good business. More and more business is moving to the cloud, and someone has to host these services and files. But who is set to profit: big tech companies like Amazon Web Services or data centre plays like Digital Core and Keppel DC REIT? Michelle Martin take a closer look n Market View Minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin finds out how consumers can conveniently purchase local produce this month to start supporting Singapore's goals to meet 30% of her nutritional needs through locally produced food. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin tours the new additions to the 2022 edition of the Bib Gourmand Selection for the Michelin Guide Singapore and the mouth-watering selections on their menu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just recently, it was reported that the 10-year average return for the August issue of the Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) has climbed to 3 per cent – the highest level recorded since its inception in October 2015. So what is fuelling this surge in yield prices and should investors in Singapore be considering SSB as part of their portfolio given that yields are more attractive now? Michelle Martin as...

Wall Street analysts have named a handful of ‘must-own’ stocks for the second half of the year.   They are in a broad range of industries, but the common theme is that they are strong enough to weather an economic downturn and market volatility.  What are these stocks?  Michelle Martin tells you more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are analysts bullish about Indian stocks now? And what can we expect from the big China deals that is set to end Hong Kong's dry spell for IPOs? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang have the answers. They also uncover why Singapore sees no recessions next year given the current economic climate.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss share buybacks by OCBC, Willmar and United Hampshire US REIT, and what this means for the companies and the prospects for REITs and the retail tech industry more broadly. Yet, another Chinese property developer, the Shimao group, has failed to pay its debts - a USD1 billion bond in Shimao's case. Michelle and Ryan talk more about whether this will dampen pros...

It might seem like an odd choice, but in today’s Market View Minutes, we look at 2 companies, one here in Singapore, another in the US, one which is famous for — yes, you got it, chili crab! — and another with a more mundane, but seemingly more-profitable business:  selling employee uniforms. Which would you invest in: the seafood restaurant or the company that provides employee outfits? Learn mor...

What are efficient strategies in a confused market? Is another 10% percent drop warranted? When equities are beaten down, how do investors position for the future? Are there recession "star" sectors investors are already deploying capital towards? Then, Michelle Martin and Swapnil Mishra, Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University take a closer look at Alphabet on the back of news of a "senti...

Twenty-five years ago today, Prince Charles set sail from Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, marking the end of more than a century and a half of British rule over the territory.  As China celebrates today the return of Hong Kong to the fold, investors are taking a fresh look at Chinese stocks.  What is catching their eye?  Michelle Martin finds out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss the apparent boom in various Chinese sectors. Sanrio, the owner of Hello Kitty, has enjoyed its best day on the stock market as it signs a license deal with Alibaba to expand in China. Michelle and Ryan opine on Invesco's claim that Chinese Tech Stocks are the most attractive in the world. They also discuss Micron's weak outlook, its implications on the wider...

Imagine your partner losing their life savings because of a financial scam, being forced to leave their job and the two of you are now stuck with half a million dollars in debt? Zoey Sin, Head of Operations, Ascend Marketing shares with Michelle Martin on how she bounced back from that to build a highly successful boutique digital marketing startup with her husband, all while juggling the burdens...

He’s just 10 and only learnt to read music last year but already has been invited to Carnegie Hall. Meet Mikkel Myer Lee a Singaporean pianist who has been wowing with his talent on the piano. Michelle Martin speaks with the young Pianist & Felina Seah, Mikkel’s Mum . On July 2022, he will make history by being the youngest to take on Chopin Concerto No. 2 with a 41 players orchestra at the Vi...

With today's markets plagued by rising interest rates, inflation & supply chain issues, how should investors respond in this period of market uncertainty and the looming possibility of recession? Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend shares with Michelle Martin his analysis of the present market conditions and his recommendations on how investors should be managing their portfolios in this climate....

As the 1st half of 2022 closes on a gloomy note, is it likely that the markets will rally before the year comes to an end? Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Capital discusses with Michelle Martin about his outlook for various sectors and markets in the 2nd half of 2022 as various performers and underperformers in the market stand out.  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Do you or someone you know use a Trace Together token — not the app on your phone, but one of the little tokens you can put in your pocket? Well, the company that makes those tokens is reporting profits and it's shares are up, thanks not only to Trace Together, but to its other products as well.  What’s the name of this company and is it a good investment? Michelle Martin shares more. See omnystud...

You may recognize Tan Ooi Boon for his practical and easy-to-understand weekly personal finance columns as the Invest Editor of Singapore national daily The Straits Times. Well today, he joins Michelle Martin on Money and Me to talk about his latest book, Always Have Enough Money , which illustrates the key pillars of financial planning and why the best investment you can ever make is yourself.  S...

On this episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss the 'Forward Singapore' roadmap and the various sectors & companies that stand to benefit from this exercise. They also talk about the factors leading up to a steep drop in US consumer confidence in 16 months, and the return of 'The Big Japan Short'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With inflation and interest rates on the rise, many investors are looking for stocks that pay solid dividends that will outpace rising prices. Today in Market View Minutes, Michelle Martin presents several ideas of companies that you may want to put on your Dividend Stock Watch Lists.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang highlight 2 cases of local companies being accused of breaching exchange rules and potentially  harming minority investors, with Incredible & Watches.com and Axington in hot water. Michelle and Ryan also discuss the implications of another scandal involving the Bellagraph Nova Group for their Newcastle United bid and doctoring of Obama photos. See omnystudio.com/...