Live Well with Michelle

Michelle Martin discusses drivers behind the  bullish real estate projections in 2022. Benett Theseira, Head of Asia Pacific, PGIM Real Estate to share more about what the investment firm thinks will. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Berkshire Hathaway, famous for its buy-and-hold strategy, had a banner year in 2021, and it's largely thanks to four giants that are significant to the firm's holdings. Who are they, and how are these stocks working for Berkshire? Find out from Michelle Martin.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang catch up on the latest panic in forex markets amid the conflict in Ukraine, and its impact on oil, gold and even the crypto markets. They also discuss corporate angles to the crisis, including moves by BP and even Elon Musk in response to the intensifying war. Next is an analysis of Berkshire Hathaway's latest performance results, before looking at more earnings from...

Nicholas Mak, Head of Research & Consultancy, ERA Real Estate and  Michelle Martin discuss the property tax rate hikes for both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied residential properties announced in this year’s Budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paying for private hospital care but actually choosing lower ward entitlements because of worries of cash you will need to fork out of pocket ? Raymond Woo, Head of Personal Sales, Raffles Health Insurance  tells us how many Singaporeans are paying more for their IP than they need and why reviewing your IP could save you the cost of being overinsured. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Michelle Martin talks about two companies in very different sectors that are beating market expectations with their soaring share prices. Find out who they are in this edition of Market View Minutes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's final Market View sheds light on sanctions imposed on Russia following its incursion of Ukraine and what's prompted a stock market rebound in the hours since, plus reactions from oil, gold and currency markets and even a boost for cybersecurity stocks. Then a look at more corporate earnings out of Singapore, a discussion on results from SIA and ST Engineering and a look at new Catalist...

Michelle Martin and Arun Pai, Chief Strategy Officer, FLOW discuss what the Ukraine crisis has investors mulling over versus acting on. They also discuss the potential future of wealth taxes in Singapore.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goldman Sachs is betting on three companies  that stand to benefit from the country's new green hydrogen policies. Why? We find out out with Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang's analysis of Hong Kong's latest budget and the fading potential for Singapore to replace the city as Asia's premier financial hub. They take a look at market impact from the Ukraine crisis, particularly on prices of wheat and soybean. Plus, a look at some local corporate earnings and Meta's latest move in the metaverse.  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Singapore will raise the carbon tax rate from the current $5 per tonne of emissions to between $50 and $80 by 2030, in a move that will help the Republic reach new, more ambitious climate goals. Mark Addy, Partner, Energy & Natural Resources, Tax, KPMG in Singapore and  Michelle Martin discuss what this means for households ,businesses and Singapore's green strategy. See omnystudio.com/li...

More people who used their CPF to pay their housing loans were unable to fully refund the amount after selling their properties in 2020, compared with the previous two years. So how can we balance the use of our CPF funds for home and retirement, or even investments? Michelle Martin gets Elijah Lee, Associate Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities  to share his experience and advice....

Markets are looking weak so far this year, but it's because they're going through a correction. It happens nearly every two years and is often driven by fear and speculation, not fundamentals. So how can investors, both seasoned and new, navigate market corrections safely? Michelle Martin has some facts that might put you at ease.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Hump Day edition of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang digest the latest corporate results from a slew of Singapore companies from across different sectors. Then a look at the latest developments on the Ukraine crisis, how bitcoin investors are reacting and Krispy Kreme’s results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Yeo Kai Eng, Asean Indirect Tax Leader, Ernst & Young Solutions   take a closer look at the suite of major changes to Singapore's tax system, recently announced in the Budget 2022 speech by Finance Minister Lawrence Wong.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will the Ukraine crisis and the Fed raising interest rates to cope with rising inflation influence your portfolio? Michelle Martin gets a read from Robert Hoffman, Head of Investment Counsellors, Citi Private Bank in South Asia . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss the latest news surrounding the Ukraine crisis and how it's sent US futures, gold and oil markets into a frenzy. Closer to home, they glean corporate reports from a slew of Singapore companies and why luxury sports cars are lost at sea.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are an investor looking to move your funds amid the Ukraine border crisis, Michelle Martin has three different strategies you might be able to adopt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin invites Barnabas Gan, Economist, UOB  to break down the key announcements delivered during Finance Minister Lawrence Wong's budget speech last week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation between Michelle Martin and  Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor  that takes a look at the S-REITs earnings season -- big and not-so-big winners -- and what MCT shareholders can expect from the Mapletree merger to MNACT.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang begin the week discussing the ongoing tensions on the Ukraine border and the latest moves among Western powers. Then they break down Singapore's Budget 2022, the so-called Health Cross seen on the Nasdaq and concerns surrounding China's Zhenro Properties. Market View ends with an analysis of the Australian dollar and news of a Sime Darby plantation. See omnystudio.co...

Warren Buffett is known for his buy-and-hold strategy and looking for companies with good long-term value. Are they paying off? Analysts are positive on his investment firm Berkshire Hathaway, especially with the pile of cash the firm is sitting on. And the bigger question on investors' minds: will Berkshire Hathaway continue to buy back its own shares? Find out more from Michelle Martin. See omny...

In the second episode of “Your Health, Your Wealth: Understanding your Integrated Shield Plan Options”,  Dr Morrison Loh, Head of Medical Directorate, Raffles Health Insurance Director, Commercial, Raffles Medical Group  helps us understand why and when we should review our Integrated Shield Plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dubbed the Tesla of farming, Deere has been indicated as a 'buy' by Barron's. Deere is planning to roll out a fully autonomous driving tractor this year and analysts think the company will be able to weather inflation. Find out how from Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang end the week's Market View with a look at the latest earnings results from Genting and prospects ahead for competitors Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands. Then, an analysis of Cathie Woods' latest comments plus updates from Walmart, Cathay Pacific, Tesla, Meta, Shake Shack and Standard Chartered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.