Live Well with Michelle

Yum Brands -- KFC's parent company -- has been busying itself with expansions and lucrative partnerships. Can investors expect a strong earnings report when it's released this Wednesday? Michelle Martin finds two analysts who are overweight on the Kentucky-based company and why.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang take a look at suitors that are looking to snap up pandemic darling Peloton, including Nike, Apple, Amazon and even Disney. Then, they discuss the criticism behind the unexpected pivot by backpacker hostel operator Sinjia Land to sorghum producer Binex. Plus, an overview of this week's outlook from a host of major companies.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Backed by Amazon and Ford Motors, Rivian Automotive's share price has tanked amid the latest rout in tech stocks. So is it a good time to buy the dip? Michelle Martin finds there could be good news on the horizon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With tech stocks’ poor showing this earnings season, is it a good time to buy the dip? And are investors reevaluating their holding and outlook on tech stocks? Michelle Martin pits these questions to  Adam Reynolds, Asia Pacific CEO, Saxo Markets . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sumiko Tan, Executive Editor, The Straits Times  shares her thoughts on the making of  In This Together: Singapore’s Covid-19 Story  is a dramatic insider account of the nation's first two years of the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin is joined by Shane Oliver, Chief Economist & Head of Investment Strategy, AMP Capital  to discuss the latest rout in tech overnight and whether it's time to reevaluate tech stocks. Also on the agenda: oil prices, Bank of England interest rates and geopolitical tensions involving Russia and Ukraine. Plus, earnings from Australia, S-Reits and pitting the STI against US stock...

Alphabet announced a 20-to-1 split stock, which means shares of the Google parent company will soon be trading at a much cheaper price to attract retail investors. Will this translate to volatility and what can current investors look out for? Michelle Martin gets some insight from Arun Pai, Chief Strategy Officer, FLOW,  plus a discussion on the impact of the Joe Rogan controversy on Spotify'...

A debate among friends prompted Michelle Martin to pick up this book, which contains a guide on how to navigate your feelings, other people and your interactions. Author Gill Hasson says Emotional Intelligence is a skill; one that we all have the capacity to develop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech giants Meta and Alphabet have released their earnings, with Amazon soon to follow. What will its results look like? Michelle Martin has some hints. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and  Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG  digest the latest earnings results from tech giants Meta and Alphabet, and discuss the impact of Meta on other tech and social media companies. Then they move to an overview of Singapore REITs and dig deeper to find out why investor sentiment is so negative on REITs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An engineer by training, Shaun Hon  made the switch to venture capitalism and has never looked back. Michelle Martin speaks with the 29 year-old to find out the story behind this founder's success, where VC capital in the maritime industry is heading towards, and the secret "sauce" to getting investors to saying "yes". This interview is part of a special series featuring speakers in coll...

Endowus Chief Investment Officer Samuel Rhee tells Michelle Martin about the wealth management platform's latest satellite portfolios and what kind of allocations investors could be looking at. They also talk about Endowus' latest income portfolios that are designed for investors at different life stages to cater to their specific financial needs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Could the golden arches turn into gold for investors? Michelle Martin wonders about buying McDonald's shares, following its latest earnings report.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang end the week with big news from Keppel and Apple, both of which issued strong earnings reports. They also discuss Singapore's newest listing — a company that counts former National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan as a shareholder. Plus, hospitality and consumer sectors rejoice the return of the Singapore GP, and discussions on Bank of America's potential move...

After a recent tough conversation, Michelle looked up " Difficult Conversations " by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen for tips on overcoming conversation hijackers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks with Geoff Ira, CEO, TradeTogether  and  Vijay Ayyar, VP Corporate Development & Global Expansion, Luno to hear their views on whether it is a correction or a downturn dogging crypto assets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Feds have spoken, and they're on track to raise interest rates to fight record inflation. US stocks gained as the news was released, but began to decline in after-hours trade as Chairman Jerome Powell stood hawkish during the press conference that followed. What can we decipher from the upcoming moves from the Feds in March? Michelle Martin gets an angle from Arun Pai, Chief Strategy Officer,...

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang analyse the Fed's latest announcement that it's on track to raise interest rates in March. Also in the conversation – previews from Microsoft, Apple, Tesla and Boeing; plus a look at Singapore's third SPAC listing and earnings reports from a host of S-Reits.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goldman Sachs is coming off a blockbuster year in 2021, but investors aren't cheering this as the bank has started to lose ground. Some may say this represents a buying opportunity, but others think most are overweight on Goldman shares. So which side should you take? Michelle Martin has analyses to help you decide.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle checks out a book by a man who built an 8-figure business in two years. He may have made his wealth in forex markets but now shares his rules for personal financial and entrepreneurial success. Hear an excerpt of The Magical Rule of Three by Mario Singh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin gets the thoughts of  Swapnil Mishra, Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University  on MAS' off-cycle move to raise the appreciation of the Singapore dollar and what it could mean for consumers, businesses and overall trade. He also shares his opinion of the Feds' rate hike frequency and schedule, Singapore’s experience of inflation and support levels for Bitcoin...

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang crunch the numbers from Microsoft, the first among many releasing its earnings report this week. On the macro front, they discuss analysts' expectations of tonight's Fed meeting on interest rate hikes, what economists predict from MAS in their April meeting and the future of tech stocks. Plus, a round-up of news on meme stock darling AMC, General Motors, Nvidia, Sea...

Is it better to invest in Grab or Sea? Or should you stay away from both, given the rout in tech stocks? Michelle Martin looks at both Nasdaq-listed companies, and what positions you can consider.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Michelle's pick for a warm and inspirational read for any woman dreaming of starting her own business and longing to be a mum. Womanhood, motherhood and business success; can a woman really have it all? Sharon Wong, Founder and CEO, Motherswork  shares her story and advice on how to juggle the elusive balance many women still struggle with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

In today's Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang hone in on bright spots in US stocks and shares some early corporate earnings, including from IBM. Then an update on the A-Log and ESR Reit vote, plus corporate news from Frasers Logistics and Commercial Trust, Olam, Starburst, and two S-Reits.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.