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In this edition of Market View with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang, delve into GameStop's 75% overnight surge and discuss potential catalysts, including Roaring Kitty's return to social media. They also examine AMC Entertainment's recent rise, Anglo American's rejection of BHP's $42 billion bid, and the impact of UMS Holdings' disappointing earnings on Singapore's tech stocks. They analyze Amazon's Zoox investigation, HD Hyundai Marine Solution's successful IPO, Marco Polo Marine's profit surge, and SBS Transit's increased ridership and fares. Finally, they touch on the box office success of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" and OpenAI's latest ChatGPT update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Touko 202421min

Zip blinds are all the rage for keeping small outdoor spaces rain and blazing sunlight out in Singapore. How is this SME able to offer up to 50% savings on those high costs of zip blinds? Michelle welcomes Jei Leong, General Manager of Zip Blinds Direct, to discuss an innovative solution: the factory-to-home concept.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Touko 202420min

Dive into the world of investment options with Michelle Martin and her guest, Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney, as he navigates through the landscape of fixed deposits, T-Bills, SSBs, money market funds. Explore the appeal of government bonds and money market funds. Gain insights into the recent surge in gold prices and the potential benefits of including gold in your portfolio. Learn about UCITS ETFs and strategies for wealth growth in today's uncertain economic climate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Touko 202425min

Join Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang as they explore the latest from Genting Singapore and Marina Bay Sands, delve into Frasers Property's performance, and unravel strategic moves by Keppel, GuocoLand, and Mapletree Logistics Trust. Dive into global market insights, corporate updates from Novavax to SIA Engineering, and market movements of Singapore Airlines, Venture Corp, DFI Retail, and more. Also, hear comprehensive analysis and updates on Tesla's Elon Musk's charging network expansion plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Touko 202416min

According to the World Gold Council, gold ended 2023 as one of the best performing assets, with prices rising 15% to reach US$2,078/oz, the highest annual close on record! Can they continue this trajectory to the end of 2024? And how can investors use gold as a portfolio diversifier and potential hedge against inflation? Michelle Martin in conversation with Robin Tsui, APAC Gold Strategist & SPDR Gold Sales Specialist, State Street Global Advisors SPDR to find out the answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Touko 202415min

How did OCBC fare in its latest quarterly earnings results in comparison with DBS & UOB? What are 2 local companies with big jumps in profits? And why is the FTSE 100 rallying? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang as they unpack it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Touko 202419min

In this episode of Money and Me, we delve into the insights gleaned from Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, famously known as the "Woodstock for Capitalists," with special guest Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan, who traveled over 60 hours in total to attend the event. Willie and Michelle Martin discuss key takeaways from Warren Buffett's musings, including Berkshire's trimming of its Apple stake, the growing cash hoard, Buffett's views on artificial intelligence, and opportunities within the American economy. Listeners gain valuable insights into Buffett's investment philosophy during uncertain times and how it applies to navigating the stock market; Greg Abel, Buffett's potential successor, and a comprehensive overview of Berkshire Hathaway's future direction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Touko 202425min

Join Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang, who dissect the day's market action. They start with a focus on two locally listed companies: Olam Group and DBS. Olam is engaged in a bidding war for an Australian cotton producer, while DBS grapples with digital outages and leadership changes. They also explore Alphabet's employee morale amidst stellar profits, corporate news including AstraZeneca's vaccine withdrawal and Arm's earnings report, as well as the performance of Reddit and cognac makers. Local market updates and a spotlight on Apple's controversial ad round out the episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Touko 202421min