Market View: Apple vs Amazon, Local Blue Chips, and Tariff Tremors
Apple surprises Wall Street, but Amazon stumbles—what’s behind the market mood swing? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang dive into Apple’s $24B quarter, Amazon’s cloudy outlook, and Singapore earnings from OCBC, Keppel, and Jardine Matheson. Get the breakdown on how Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs are rattling Asia-Pacific markets. Plus, Moderna vs BioNTech—whose post-Covid pivot is paying off? Markets in Seoul, Sydney, and Tokyo are in the red—find out why. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Aug 202526min
Money and Me: The Cash Conundrum
Is cash still king—or just an underperforming subject? Cash offers safety and flexibility, but it also risks being eroded by inflation and market opportunity costs. Michelle Martin explores how to smartly put idle cash to work amid shifting rate environments and geopolitical uncertainty. From high-yield alternatives to multi-asset strategies, find out how to rethink your liquidity playbook. Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Mahesh Sethuraman, CEO of Saxo Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Jul 202518min
Market View: Tech Earnings Pop!
Big Tech beats the street — what’s next for markets? Meta and Microsoft impress with massive earnings jumps and post-session stock surges. We break down the AI-powered momentum behind Meta’s 11% leap and Microsoft’s $4 trillion club status. Plus, a surprise Fed vote split, new Trump tariffs on South Korea, India, and Brazil, and what it all means. Also in focus: Amazon, Reddit, Foxconn, HSBC, UBS, Seatrium, Jardine Cycle & Carriage, CapitaLand India & China Trusts, Singapore Airlines, and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Jul 202523min
READ: Rewrite the Way You Lead — Inside the HAPPY System™ with Avni Martin
In this episode of READ, hosted by Michelle Martin, meet Avni Martin, Founder of Wasambe Coach Training School and author of Happy Ever After. Discover the HAPPY System™, her coaching framework that aligns internal awareness with external action to drive deep transformation. Tune in to rethink how you lead—from the inside out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Jul 202522min
Money and Me: Is this China's Turnaround Moment?
Is it time to rethink the China narrative? After years of investor pessimism, the Hang Seng Index is up over 22% in 2025—but is this rally for real, or just a mirage? From innovation in EVs and AI to steep equity discounts, could China finally be shedding its “uninvestible” tag? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode features Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan, as we unpack what's driving China’s market rebound, why global fund managers are paying attention again, and how investors can approach the world's second-largest economy with clear eyes and a smart strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Jul 202521min
Market View: From Scandals to Snack-Serving Robots — HPL, Envy, and the New Era of Trade
What do F1-linked scandals, Ponzi schemes, and popcorn-serving robot dogs have in common? Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today’s Market View dives into Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) and its Orchard Road asset play, and the fallout from Envy Asset Management’s billion-dollar nickel scam. We also unpack shifting US trade policy under President Trump and its implications for Singapore, with the 10% tariff still looming. In our corporate roundup, we dissect the latest from AstraZeneca, Merck, Novo Nordisk, UOB’s United Overseas Insurance, and First REIT. Finally, we marvel at Unitree, UBTech Robotics, and Agibot at China’s AI Summit. From legal woes to leaping robot dogs—don’t miss today’s episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Jul 202525min
Influence: Meat-Only Diets and the Hidden Cost to Your Gut
Could going carnivore wreak havoc on your gut, even as the kilos melt away? In this episode, Dr. Chok Aik Yong, Colorectal Surgeon at Aelius Surgical Centre, joins the dots between a popular weight-loss diet, and the risks to our health. From constipation and cancer to red flags and fibre fixes, we dive into what influencers don’t always mention. If you’re tempted by the carnivore craze—don’t miss this conversation in Influence with Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Jul 202521min
Money and Me: The 100% Spender
According to the People at Work 2025 report by ADP Research, 60% here in Singapore lived paycheck to paycheck last year. Are you spending every dollar you earn—and wondering why saving feels impossible? What is the real problem here? Michelle Martin dives into the rise of the “100 per cent spender”. From frictionless digital payments to lifestyle creep, are we wired to overspend in the modern age? Steffi Teo, Senior Wealth Manager at Phillip Securities, joins to share practical strategies for breaking the cycle. Hosted by Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Jul 202524min
