Market View: Salesforce, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kohl’s, Google, Lego, iFast, GuocoLand, DBS, UOB, OCBC, Jardine Matheson

Dr Jeffrey Funk discusses his 6th book with Michelle Martin. The book is a compelling analysis of why startups today are struggling compared to those of 30 years back. Jeff and Michelle discuss overhyped AI technologies, the myths of genius founders and the "wow factor" driving irrational investments. Discover how startups often fail to deliver value and why AI's productivity claims might be overstated. Also, what can investors can learn from past bubbles? Could this book help you navigate the turbulent world of tech investments? Listen in to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Joulu 202422min

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode delves into share buybacks by Singapore blue chips like DBS, CapitaLand, and Yangzijiang Financial, plus activity at Cortina and Oiltek. Explore Stellantis' leadership shake-up compared to General Motors, and hear updates on Meituan, Didi, Oracle, and Nam Cheong. Michelle and Ryan analyze Jardine Matheson’s gains, Hong Kong Land’s growth, and Frasers Logistics' struggles, closing with box office highlights of Moana 2, Gladiator 2, and Wicked.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Joulu 202423min

How should investors be reading Japan’s latest inflation data? Why are some stocks cheering on the US' escalation of their crackdown on Beijing’s tech ambitions? And where can you find investment opportunities here in Asia? Find out with Dan Koh and Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG as they analyse the latest headlines moving markets.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Marras 202426min

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets are trading mixed, with gains in Sydney, bearish sentiment in Tokyo, and flat movement in Seoul. Hosted by Michelle Martin, who chats with Yeap Jun Rong from IG Singapore today. Both explore Dell and HP's struggles amid investor profit-taking, CrowdStrike's strong earnings, and Samsung's historic appointment of its first female CEO. Hear about Singapore's strategic positioning amid potential Trump tariffs and Sanofi’s $800M plant boosting pandemic preparedness. Wrap up with Singapore's Straits Times Index performance and a spotlight on Thai Beverage's gains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Marras 202422min

What do the latest set of minutes suggest about the trajectory of the Fed’s interest rate policy path? How are markets reacting to Trump’s news of tariffs? And why are retail investors cashing out of China? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang investigate.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Marras 202421min

Did you know that according to a McKinsey analysis, tokenized market capitalization could reach around $2 trillion by 2030! And it seems like the interest in these digital assets doesn't stop there with news that the Monetary Authority of Singapore announced that it will introduce new measures to advance tokenization in financial services. So what do you need to understand about the concept of real-world assets and their tokenization on the blockchain? And what are the most promising opportunities for real-world asset tokenization in the current market? Find out with Michelle Martin as she speaks with Looi Qin En, Partner, Saison Capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Marras 202425min

Michelle Martin discusses the book What Went Wrong with Capitalism with Ruchir Sharma, Chairman of Rockefeller International and renowned author. Sharma unpacks how government interventions, bailouts, and easy money have created "socialized risk," distorting markets and alienating the public. Explore his fixes to rebalance state support and free markets. Discover insights into capitalism’s struggles in the US and Europe and the transformative role of AI in reshaping labour and productivity. Sharma also highlights lessons from Asia’s economic models and their varying degrees of state intervention. The conversation begins with Sharma sharing how Singapore's influence on his formative years growing up also shaped the book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Marras 202419min

Join Michelle Martin as she deftly tours world markets. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into Asia-Pacific markets’ decline despite Wall Street’s record highs. Hear fresh Brokers’ Takes on Nio, SingPost, and Singapore’s banks, alongside updates on Huawei’s OS ambitions and Procter & Gamble’s sales in China. Discover the latest corporate moves from Bath & Body Works, Zoom, Macy's, and SATS. Michelle and Ryan also take a quick look at movers on the Straits Times Index.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Marras 202422min