Market View: Oil Stocks Surge, WhatsApp Ads Arrive, IPOs Soar
Energy names rally, IPOs pop, and WhatsApp rewrites the rules. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode covers a spike in SGX-listed oil plays like Rex International and RH Petrogas. We explore Meta’s plans to monetise WhatsApp, Goldman Sachs' bullish stock picks including Apple and Valvoline, and the return of IPO mania. Will Apple’s antitrust woes drag it down? Can DBS’s expansion in North Asia fuel growth? And is Kering’s next CEO really from the auto world? Dive into the movers that matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Kesä 17min
Money and Me: REITs Among Upcoming IPO's and what you need to know
Could 2025 be the year Singapore's REIT market regains its shine? With Centurion gearing up for a REIT IPO backed by worker and student housing, Keppel DC REIT reclaiming a spot on the STI, and Singapore office REITs posting resilient Q1 numbers, the landscape is shifting fast. Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Wealth Advisory Director, this episode explores what’s hot, what’s risky, and whether investor appetite can absorb a new wave of IPOs in an already liquidity-sensitive market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Kesä 15min
Market View: Biotech Boom, REIT Buybacks, and the Stablecoin Shakeup
Chinese biotech stocks are breaking out—with deals involving Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and BioNTech rewriting the playbook for global pharma partnerships. But will the rally last? Back in Singapore, banks like DBS, OCBC, and UOB are buying back shares at scale. And Q&M Dental’s CEO is doubling down on his stock. Plus: Amazon and Walmart explore launching their own stablecoins—could Visa and Mastercard be in trouble? Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode also touches on Novo Nordisk, Oracle, Pop Mart, Emirates, and Jardine Matheson as we unpack the week in markets. Companies mentioned in this episode: Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, BioNTech, 3SBio, DBS, OCBC, UOB, Q&M Dental, Amazon, Walmart, Visa, Mastercard, Novo Nordisk, Oracle, Pop Mart, Emirates, Jardine Matheson, SATS, SGX.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Kesä 25min
Money and Me: Is Crytpo's Most popular asset sprinting ahead in Asia?
Could Hong Kong’s stablecoin push set the tone for a digital currency shakeup across Asia? Hosted by Michelle Martin with Chengyi Ong, Head of Policy for APAC at Chainalysis, this episode unpacks the implications of Hong Kong’s newly passed Stablecoins Bill. We explore why local stablecoins matter, their role in payments, trading, and FX. Can digital USD stablecoins coexist with domestic ones or will one dominate? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Kesä 11min
Market View: Boeing’s Crash, the Attack on Iran, Sheng Siong’s Pig Farm Origins & China's Terrific 10
Asia-Pacific markets trade down as investors digest the Israeli military strike on Iran this morning. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today’s Market View also unpacks DBS’ bullish stance on supermarket giant Sheng Siong, China’s “Terrific 10” AI stocks, and the ripple effects of its export slump. Could Singapore’s logistics players benefit from ASEAN trade shifts? Plus, we look at the fortunes of Boeing, Oracle, and Tencent, and close with how Ding Tai Fung is steaming ahead in the F&B space over in the US. Companies mentioned: Sheng Siong, Boeing, Oracle, Tencent, Jardine Matheson, SATS, Ding Tai Fung.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Kesä 23min
Influence: Conquering Digital Learning Anxiety with Haja Navaz
Digital upskilling shouldn't feel like drowning in code or self-doubt. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores how adult learners - from civil servants to mid-career professionals - can overcome fear, burnout, and anxiety in the digital age. Psychologist and trainer Haja Navaz from Sparkz Counselling and @ASK Training shares real stories, proven strategies, and a compassionate framework for supporting anxious learners. Learn how bite-sized goals, peer support, and emotional validation can transform learning. Discover why ASK Training’s SkillsFuture-accredited approach works for those who feel left behind. Hosted by Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Kesä 21min
Money and Me: What do markets crave more than certainty? A tradeable Trump pattern.
Tacos, Tariffs, and Treasury Twists are at the forefront of today's show. Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Arun Pai of Monk’s Hill Ventures, this episode dives into the rise of the “TACO” trade, the real weight behind Trump’s rare earths “deal” with China, and whether the latest US-China trade deal is calming markets. Why are traders hyper-focused on the 30-year bond auction? Could Scott Bessent as Fed Chair shift everything we know about rates? From volatility plays to Fed succession stakes, Michelle and Arun unpack what’s shaping investor psychology right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Kesä 24min
Market View: Centurion breaks records, Super Hi simmers with profit, and Meta stirs the AI pot.
Join Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang as they unpack why Centurion’s REIT listing is exciting investors, how Super Hi is cooking up overseas success, and what Meta’s $14B move on Scale AI means for tech. Explore the implications of Trump’s China rare-earths “deal,” Inditex’s fast-fashion strength, and today’s STI movers. Plus, the last word goes to a million-yuan doll. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. Featured companies: Centurion, Haidilao (Super Hi), Meta, Inditex, ST Engineering, Venture Corp, Singapore Exchange.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Kesä 23min
