Money and Me: Are S-REITs Still Worth the Risk in 2025?

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang dive into  Grab's mixed earnings performance as SingTel posts strong profits. In China, Alibaba struggles while JD.com thrives, and Walmart raises its outlook following a stellar quarter. Discover Warren Buffet's latest moves, including investments in Ulta Beauty and Apple, and hear about Bavarian Nordic's surge amid a healthcare rally. Michelle also breaks down gains in UOB Kay Hian, Tapestry, and Sri Trang Gloves, with local market highlights from ST Engineering and City Developments.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Aug 202420min

Buy and Hold investors are going to love this show! Hosted by Michelle Martin, with guest Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan, they explore the incredible performance the most profitable stock of all time. Discover how investing $1,000 in 1925 would have returned over $2.6 billion today. Willie breaks down how dividends played a critical role in this company's success and shares valuable insights on picking winning dividend stocks for long-term gains. Plus, key lessons from research on top-performing stocks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Aug 202423min

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, they dive into Warren Buffett’s surprising bets on Ulta Beauty and Heico, as well as Bill Ackman’s interest in Nike. Discover how Starbucks' new CEO is reshaping the company and how Singapore's Far East Orchard, China Aviation Oil, and Frencken Group are posting sharp profit jumps. They also explore the challenges faced by AEM, Genting Singapore, and more in the latest batch of earnings announcements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Aug 202423min

Join Michelle Martin as she dives into the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement with Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities. Discover the core principles of FIRE, its suitability for different lifestyles, and the challenges it presents. Elijah explains various FIRE strategies, such as Lean Fire and Fat Fire, and discusses alternative retirement planning approaches for those who find FIRE eats into a meaningful  life. Gain insights on how to adapt retirement planning to today's economic climate and set clear financial goals for a sustainable future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Aug 202416min

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, they delve into Starbucks' bold leadership change as Brian Niccol leaves Chipotle for Starbucks. Explore Sea Limited's profit dip amidst rising costs, and Home Depot's cautious consumer outlook. Get insights into the market movements of Tencent Music, Nvidia, and more. Plus, discover the latest on innovative tech from ElevenLabs' IconicVoices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Aug 202422min

Hosted by Michelle Martin, with guest Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor, today's Money and Me delves into the latest earnings season for S-REITs. Discover which S-REITs are emerging as winners and losers and how current valuations stack up as attractive income instruments. We also explore why Cohen & Steers Capital Management is increasing its stake in Digital Core REIT. Plus, get insights on positioning your S-REITs ahead of a potential US rate cut and what history tells us about S-REITs' performance in such scenarios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Aug 202422min

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Today Michelle and Ryan Huang, kick off with a deep dive into earnings reports from Centurion, Straco, and Ho Bee Land, all showing strong profits. We then analyze the struggles of UMS Holdings, Sinarmas Land, and Daiwa Logistics Trust. The Walt Disney Company's new attractions and film successes, as well as market movements in Adani Group and Sea Limited, round out the discussion. Tune in for insights on what these results say about the broader economy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Aug 202424min

Join Michelle Martin in her smart roundup of markets with Ryan Huang. This episode dives into the latest institutional trading moves, highlighting Singapore Airlines, Digital Core REIT, and SunMoon Food. Explore Big Tech's new strategies with Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, and the market performance of Eli Lilly, Meta, Walmart, and Home Depot. The discussion wraps up with insights on E.l.f. Beauty, Ola Electric, Restaurant Brands, Temu, and SGX, providing a comprehensive market overview for the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Aug 202422min