Live Well with Michelle

Michelle Martin and Vijay Ayyar, VP Corporate Development & Global Expansion, Luno discuss current best and worst performers amidst the fallout of the crypto market, his expectations for the market, how crypto investors are responding and his view of MAS' stance on crypto currencies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investors can’t wait to close the books on the first half of 2022.  To say it’s been rocky would be an understatement.  But, let’s look ahead, what do the next six months have in store for investors and how can you invest for solid returns? Michelle Martin shares some of her ideas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Wilmar, Keppel and OCBC's recent share buybacks indicate a bullish outlook for the year ahead? And are there opportunities in metals now that prices are facing strong selling pressure? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang take a deeper look at these questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the  founder & director of Mums@Work  and mother of 2,  Sher-Li Torrey  strongly advocates a work environment that thrives in allowing employees to have better work-family integration. She joins Michelle Martin on Money and Me to discuss the kind of “work flexibility “ mums want from workplaces and how her company helps mums with the whole area of “money”. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

If you placed their cars on an F1 course, which one would win?  While she doesn’t have the answer to that question, Michelle Martin tells us which stock is currently outperforming and why! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Elon Musk, the richest man on earth, so utterly unafraid of taking risks? In his new unauthorized biography of Musk, Michael Vlismas, journalist & author, Elon Musk: Risking it All explores how Musk's early background played a key role in his later successes and shares his insights into the man with Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He is an experienced Mediator, Solemnizer and has been married for 30 years. Mr P Thirunal Karasu, Director, Singcorp International shares his views on whether it is a good idea for couples to set up joint accounts in this conversation with Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How long will it take for us to bring Singapore's inflation under control? And how exactly do we invest in a bear market? Michelle Martin asks  Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG.  They also discuss which Asian market currently offers the best opportunities and the outlook for social media and the Metaverse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are higher food prices driving you bananas? Well, bananas are big business for some, and one company in this space is reporting significantly higher profits. Michelle Martin reveals it on Market View Minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discusses the  potential sale of Amobee and impact on SingTel's profitability. With Moody's downgrading of Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust’s rating, Michelle and Ryan discuss whether this indicates that locally-listed REITs with overseas assets are facing problems due to the SGD's strength. They also unpack DBS' clarification on...

With the crash in the crypto market and fears of significant economic downturns, the million dollar question for investors is "What should I invest in now?" Ashli Koe, Fund Manager, Salzworth Global Currency Fund , shares with Michelle Martin on why she believes that investors should turn to foreign exchange trading for reliable returns in today's chaotic markets and strategies for FX trading. See...

Are we in a crypto winter?  With bitcoin prices down 70 percent since last November, many market watchers say we are in for a prolonged downturn and that bitcoin could still fall a lot further.  But that doesn’t mean you can’t make money from bitcoin’s movements. Michelle Martin takes a look at how. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t leave critical illness plans to when you need it, that’s when you are likely not to qualify. What do we need to look out for when understanding the various plans? Michelle Martin and  Elijah Lee, Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities survey the critical illness plan landscape in Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang talk about the launch of the first U.S. short Bitcoin-linked ETF by ProShares and how short sellers are faring having bet against crypto stocks. They also discuss businesses or sectors that could benefit from Singapore’s support plans that include utilities credits and GST  offsets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

It's no question that big data is big business. But do they make a good investment? Michelle Martin has the answers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite 2 in 3 S-Reits having fared worse than at IPO, total returns mostly positive. Why is that? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unravel this unusual phenomenon and they also discuss why a Sembmarine shareholder is campaigning against merger with Keppel O&M.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you had to name an industry sector that is most closely aligned with market trends, what do you think it would be? Energy? No, it’s the only segment of the S&P 500 that’s currently in positive territory. How about financials? Well, there’s a segment of the financial industry that is particularly invested in stock market movements. What is it? And could now be a time to buy for forward-looki...

Do entrepreneurs see the world differently? Where are the opportunities for entrepreneurs if we survey supply-chain disruptions today? Professor Inderjit Singh  is best known as a former PAP Member of Parliament, but is also a serial entrepreneur. Now 62, he has founded 6 companies - among them a unicorn that grew to a valuation of US$2 billion in three years. His new 500-page book arose despite h...

On June 13th interest rates flipped on U.S. Treasuries, with short-term bonds paying more than long-term bonds. What does history say about the unusual occurrence? Nirgunan Tiruchelvam, Head of Consumer Sector Equity Research, Tellimer makes the bullish case for commodities in conversation with Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Market View Minutes, we have 3 stocks for you that are on Analyst Buy Lists! Yes, the markets may be down, but remember the adage, ‘Buy Low, Sell High’. So, what companies do Wall Street’s top analysts like now? Michelle Martin tells us all about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does AEM Holdings and Grand Venture Technology's recent share buyback signal confidence in the semiconductor sector? And with food prices rising, is this a good time to buy agribusiness stocks? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang investigate these questions. They also take a look at the one sector in the S&P 500 that is up this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What were the reasons for the overnight sell-off in the US market and how should investors position their portfolios in response? The Bank of England raises interest rates to the highest since 2009 and warns more rate hikes to come. Do investors expect the MAS to tighten monetary policy? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss these questions and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Chinese tech stocks- dark clouds ahead or bargains now? Tencent and Alibaba are discussed along with the crypto landscape and how investors can best navigate the ESG world. Michelle Martin discusses the headlines with Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB Securities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With US stocks in a bear market, where can investors find good returns? Many Asian investors are looking closer to home. Michelle Martin shares more on exactly what markets they are investing in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do SIA, AirAsia and Cathay Pacific have in common? They are all growing! But are airlines good investments? Michelle Martin has the answer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.