Market View: Inside the AI Chip Shake-Up and Big-Tech Market Reactions
The AI chip cold war has officially gone hot — and markets are moving fast. In today’s episode, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we unpack why Meta’s talks with Google’s AI chips have shaken Nvidia’s dominance and sent shockwaves through tech stocks. We break down what Meta, Google and Nvidia each stand to gain — or lose — as hyperscalers race to control more of the silicon stack. Plus we run through the UP-or-DOWN moves across global names such as Alibaba, Nvidia, Google, Meta, Xiaomi, HP, Best Buy, Nio, Apple, Samsung, ThaiBev. We also check in on the Straits Times Index as Hongkong Land, Jardine Matheson and Genting Singapore steer the morning’s action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Nov 16min
Money and Me: Singapore’s Big Market Reset — What Investors Must Know Now
Singapore’s markets are transforming faster than at any time in the past decade. In today’s episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack MAS and SGX’s sweeping reforms and take a closer look at the Fullerton Singapore Value-Up (FSGV), the first retail fund under the Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP), Fullerton’s Shawn Ang joins us to discuss what you'd be investing in with this fund and what benchmark it aims to beat. We explore overlooked mid- and small-cap opportunities in Singapore and how markets have reacted so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Nov 15min
Money and Me: Singapore’s New Sub-Sale Era
Record profits, record losses — the sub-sale market can seem extreme. In today’s episode of Money and Me, we dive into what changes in the sub-sale market reveals about the new property-flipping landscape. We break down whether property flippers are rising or disappearing, and how the HDB-to-OCR migration wave is reshaping demand. You’ll hear insights into the rental hotspots for 2026, the health of the EC market, and how sub-sale rules like those impacting the Sellers Stamp Duty, affect investor strategy. We also unpack CCR luxury dynamics, where 171 big-ticket deals closed. All this and more, hosted by Michelle Martin, with her guest Ivan Cai, CEO, Crestbrick . Both dive into featured themes which include: The Avenir, CCR luxury, OCR resale condos, ECs, SSD, sub-sale risks, 2026 outlook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Nov 20min
Money and Me: Ringgit’s Rise, Nvidia’s Reality Check & Singapore’s First Crypto Perps
The ringgit just hit its strongest level in three years — here’s why it matters for your wallet.In this episode of Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack why the Malaysian ringgit is surging and whether the rally can last through 2025. We break down Nvidia’s latest earnings and what they signal about the next phase of the AI trade.Plus: if Bitcoin is “digital gold,” why is it trailing both bonds and gold this year?We also demystify Singapore’s newest market milestone: SGX’s launch of Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures — what they are, why they matter, and who will be using them. Joining the conversation is Swapnil Mishra, author of Investing for the Clueless, Reckless and Overly Cautious.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Nov 24min
Market View: Palm Oil Shockwaves, KOSPI’s Ascent & Wall Street’s Shaky Week
Wilmar faces fraud fallout while Asia’s hottest market defies gravity. In today’s episode, we break down Wilmar’s China fraud case and what it means for the palm-oil giant’s future. We look at Korea’s astonishing 60% KOSPI surge, fuelled by AI optimism and government-backed market reforms. U.S. markets wobble despite a Friday rebound, with investors rotating into small caps like the Russell 200. We run an Up or Down round across BHP, Anglo American, CK Hutchison, Venture Corp, Jardine Matheson and more. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. Also, how good or bad is the Wicked sequel?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Nov 25min
Money and Me: Racing Ahead - Singapore’s Mid-Cap Breakout Story
What if Singapore’s next big winners aren’t in the STI - but quietly sprinting just beside it asks Michelle Martin, as she explores the rise of the new iEdge Singapore Next 50 indices. This mid-cap cluster - from ComfortDelGro to Sheng Siong and PropNex - is filled with familiar names but how has it done relative to the STI? PhillipCapital’s Dan Chang joins us to decode why investors are warming to mid-caps across logistics, data centres, hospitality and industrials. We break down how to evaluate mid-cap fundamentals, manage volatility, and decide between index exposure and selecting winners. If you’ve overlooked Singapore’s mid-caps, this episode might just rewrite your playbook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Nov 19min
Market View: Big Box Power Moves & Retail Ripples
Walmart just sent a signal about the state of the US shopper - and it’s not what you may think. Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unpack Walmart’s blockbuster quarter, surging e-commerce momentum, and its dramatic leap from NYSE to NASDAQ. Then it’s UP or DOWN time: from Gap’s denim-fuelled revival to Bath & Body Works’ earnings stumble. Markets whiplash on Nvidia’s stunning numbers while ByteDance and Hongkong Land paint very different pictures. Plus, Labubu - the tiny monster with a huge cult following - is heading to Hollywood. Will this toy break the movie curse?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Nov 22min
