Money and Me: Should You Still Bet on the S&P 500 in a World of Tariff Whiplash?

Markets are shifting fast - not just what you invest in, but how you stay ahead when trading never stops. As NASDAQ moves toward a 23-hour trading day, investors face a world that’s always-on, faster, and more volatile. At the same time, AI enters its second phase, with infrastructure players like Micron powering the data-centre boom. And AI is no longer just in servers - it’s moving onto our faces, as smart eyewear reshapes consumer tech. So which trends are structural, which are cyclical, and where should investors be wary of hype? We break it all down, hosted by Michelle Martin and Swapnil Mishra, Author of "Investing for the Clueless, Reckless and Overly Cautious".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Dec 202521min

Tech stocks lift Wall Street, but AI is creating both breakout winners and deep value traps. Investors grapple with whether laggards like Adobe, Salesforce and GoDaddy are bargains or warnings. Gold and silver surge to record highs as rate cuts, deficits and policy risk drive demand. A high-stakes bidding war pits Netflix against Paramount for Warner Bros Discovery, with shareholders watching closely. Asia offers mixed signals, from China Vanke’s debt reprieve to HTC’s AI smart-glasses push and Johor industrial buys. All this and more, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. Companies mentioned today: Nvidia, Adobe, Salesforce, GoDaddy, Gartner, Micron Technology, Netflix, Paramount, Warner Bros Discovery, China Vanke, HTC, CapitaLand Malaysia Trust, Ever Glory United, Seatrium, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Thai Beverage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Dec 202523min

Listen in on a conversation around a practical approach to managing your wealth while finding meaning in life. Michelle Martin speaks with Craig Pearce publisher of "The Art of Spending Money " by Morgan Housel to take readers beyond the page. Why is this book especially relevant when prices of things around us seem to be increasing? Can one still make money by writing books? This is a conversation for both readers and aspiring authors, hoping to be picked up by renowned publishing houses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Dec 202512min

Asia-Pacific markets kick off the week on a strong footing - and beneath the surface, capital is quietly rotating, power is concentrating, and old franchises are finding new life. In today’s Market View, we unpack Keppel REIT’s move beyond offices into retail, and whether investors are warming to that diversification even as Singapore offices remain core. We look stateside as Wall Street ends the week mixed, with Bank of America flagging Estée Lauder, UBS, and Bruker as 2026 plays - from consumer brands to precision instruments. It’s UP or DOWN time with Oracle stepping deeper into TikTok’s US future, ByteDance eyeing a staggering US$50 billion profit year, and Elon Musk securing a record-breaking Tesla pay package - which gets a DOWN for governance optics. We also touch on Sony’s US$450 million bet on the Peanuts franchise, why Snoopy still matters at 75, and what ValueMax’s legal tussle means for investor sentiment. All that plus a holiday-shortened week ahead, the Straits Times Index check-in, and a cinematic Last Word from Pandora as Avatar: Fire and Ash hits the global box office - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Dec 202522min

Great disruptions don’t arrive with a bang - they begin quietly, on the margins. From the iPhone to Pampers, history shows that world-changing innovations rarely look revolutionary at first. In this episode, we explore Epic Disruptions with its author Scott D. Anthony, Clinical Professor of Strategy at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. The conversation spans AI, creativity, governance, capital markets, and the unintended social consequences of disruption. How can investors and leaders best scan for or enable disruption? Find out with Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Dec 202517min

Do markets still have room to rally - and where should investors really be positioned for 2026? After a strong run for equities in 2025, global wealth manager Lombard Odier lays out how investors should think about the next phase. We unpack the CIO Office Viewpoint with Jack Siu, Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management, Asia at Lombard Odier. The conversation explores why Lombard Odier is underweight the US, overweight emerging markets, and tactically cautious on Japan. We dig into standout opportunities in South Korea, healthcare, materials - and the risks markets may still be underpricing. A practical discussion on portfolio positioning, sector-level alpha and what investors should do next, hosted by Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Dec 202516min

Micron just delivered a blowout quarter - and investors are asking whether this is the next Nvidia-style AI trade. Micron Technology posts blockbuster earnings as AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory outstrips global supply, sending shares soaring. With only three major suppliers - Micron, Samsung and SK Hynix - tight capacity is reshaping how investors value memory makers. We also unpack fresh developments in TikTok’s long-running US divestment saga and whether a sale can finally quiet Washington’s concerns. Plus, a closer look at US inflation data that looks benign on the surface - but raises deeper questions beneath the headline number. From PDD and BP to Nike and OCBC, it’s UP or DOWN on the day’s biggest corporate movers. All that and more, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Dec 202522min

S-REITs are on track for their strongest year since 2019, delivering double-digit returns as borrowing costs ease and yields remain compelling, but looking ahead, what do investors need to keep an eye on for 2026? The episode explores standout S-REIT sectors, the key metrics that matter most in a falling-rate world, and how income investors can position portfolios today. We also unpack what Hong Kong Land’s move into private funds means for listed REITs like Keppel REIT - and whether dilution risks are rising. Joining the conversation is Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Wealth Advisory Director, hosted by Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Dec 202519min