MONEY FM 89.3 - Your Money With Michelle Martin

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang highlight 2 cases of local companies being accused of breaching exchange rules and potentially  harming minority investors, with Incredible & Watches.com and Axington in hot water. Michelle and Ryan also discuss the implications of another scandal involving the Bellagraph Nova Group for their Newcastle United bid and doctoring of Obama photos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Vijay Ayyar, VP Corporate Development & Global Expansion, Luno discuss current best and worst performers amidst the fallout of the crypto market, his expectations for the market, how crypto investors are responding and his view of MAS' stance on crypto currencies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investors can't wait to close the books on the first half of 2022.  To say it's been rocky would be an understatement.  But, let's look ahead, what do the next six months have in store for investors and how can you invest for solid returns? Michelle Martin shares some of her ideas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Wilmar, Keppel and OCBC's recent share buybacks indicate a bullish outlook for the year ahead? And are there opportunities in metals now that prices are facing strong selling pressure? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang take a deeper look at these questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the founder & director of Mums@Work and mother of 2, Sher-Li Torrey strongly advocates a work environment that thrives in allowing employees to have better work-family integration. She joins Michelle Martin on Money and Me to discuss the kind of “work flexibility “ mums want from workplaces and how her company helps mums with the whole area of “money”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you placed their cars on an F1 course, which one would win?  While she doesn't have the answer to that question, Michelle Martin tells us which stock is currently outperforming and why! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Elon Musk, the richest man on earth, so utterly unafraid of taking risks? In his new unauthorized biography of Musk, Michael Vlismas, journalist & author, Elon Musk: Risking it All explores how Musk's early background played a key role in his later successes and shares his insights into the man with Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He is an experienced mediator, somenisor and has been married for 30 years. Mr P Thirunal Karasu, Director, Singcorp International shares his views on whether it is a good idea for couples to set up joint accounts in this conversation with Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How long will it take for us to bring Singapore's inflation under control? And how exactly do we invest in a bear market? Michelle Martin asks Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG. They also discuss which Asian market currently offers the best opportunities and the outlook for social media and the Metaverse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are higher food prices driving you bananas? Well, bananas are big business for some, and one company in this space is reporting significantly higher profits. Michelle Martin reveals it on Market View Minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discusses the  potential sale of Amobee and impact on SingTel's profitability. With Moody's downgrading of Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust's rating, Michelle and Ryan discuss whether this indicates that locally-listed REITs with overseas assets are facing problems due to the SGD's strength. They also unpack DBS' clarification on CEO compensation & reiteration of stakeholder capitalism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the crash in the crypto market and fears of significant economic downturns, the million dollar question for investors is "What should I invest in now?" Ashli Koe, Fund Manager, Salzworth Global Currency Fund, shares with Michelle Martin on why she believes that investors should turn to foreign exchange trading for reliable returns in today's chaotic markets and strategies for FX trading. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we in a crypto winter?  With bitcoin prices down 70 percent since last November, many market watchers say we are in for a prolonged downturn and that bitcoin could still fall a lot further.  But that doesn't mean you can't make money from bitcoin's movements. Michelle Martin takes a look at how. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't leave critical illness plans to when you need it, that's when you are likely not to qualify. What do we need to look out for when understanding the various plans? Michelle Martin and Elijah Lee, Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities survey the critical illness plan landscape in Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang talk about the launch of the first U.S. short Bitcoin-linked ETF by ProShares and how short sellers are faring having bet against crypto stocks. They also discuss businesses or sectors that could benefit from Singapore's support plans that include utilities credits and GST  offsets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's no question that big data is big business. But do they make a good investment? Michelle Martin has the answers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite 2 in 3 S-Reits having fared worse than at IPO, total returns mostly positive. Why is that? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unravel this unusual phenomenon and they also discuss why a Sembmarine shareholder is campaigning against merger with Keppel O&M.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you had to name an industry sector that is most closely aligned with market trends, what do you think it would be? Energy? No, it's the only segment of the S&P 500 that's currently in positive territory. How about financials? Well, there's a segment of the financial industry that is particularly invested in stock market movements. What is it? And could now be a time to buy for forward-looking investors to buy into it? Michelle Martin tells us all about it in Market View Minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do entrepreneurs see the world differently? Where are the opportunities for entrepreneurs if we survey supply-chain disruptions today? Professor Inderjit Singh is best known as a former PAP Member of Parliament, but is also a serial entrepreneur. Now 62, he has founded 6 companies - among them a unicorn that grew to a valuation of US$2 billion in three years. His new 500-page book arose despite him having no plans to write one and is a distillation of his lived experience. In this interview, he shares with Michelle Martin his thoughts on spotting opportunities, fundraising, leveraging social capital and potential bright spots for future home-grown MNC's that he thinks exist today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On June 13th interest rates flipped on U.S. Treasuries, with short-term bonds paying more than long-term bonds. What does history say about the unusual occurrence? Nirgunan Tiruchelvam, Head of Consumer Sector Equity Research, Tellimer makes the bullish case for commodities in conversation with Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Market View Minutes, we have 3 stocks for you that are on Analyst Buy Lists! Yes, the markets may be down, but remember the adage, ‘Buy Low, Sell High'. So, what companies do Wall Street's top analysts like now? Michelle Martin tells us all about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does AEM Holdings and Grand Venture Technology's recent share buyback signal confidence in the semiconductor sector? And with food prices rising, is this a good time to buy agribusiness stocks? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang investigate these questions. They also take a look at the one sector in the S&P 500 that is up this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What were the reasons for the overnight sell-off in the US market and how should investors position their portfolios in response? The Bank of England raises interest rates to the highest since 2009 and warns more rate hikes to come. Do investors expect the MAS to tighten monetary policy? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss these questions and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chinese tech stocks- dark clouds ahead or bargains now? Tencent and Alibaba are discussed along with the crypto landscape and how investors can best navigate the ESG world. Michelle Martin discusses the headlines with Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB Securities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With US stocks in a bear market, where can investors find good returns? Many Asian investors are looking closer to home. Michelle Martin shares more on exactly what markets they are investing in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do SIA, AirAsia and Cathay Pacific have in common? They are all growing! But are airlines good investments? Michelle Martin has the answer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your business built to scale or built to fail? Michelle Martin dives into her book pick and discusses translating an idea for impact with noted economist, John A List, Author of The Voltage Effect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US Federal Reserve raised its key lending rate by 75 basis points overnight. That's three times larger than the Fed's standard increase and it brings the Federal Funds Rate to a trading range of 1 and a half to 1.75 percent! So what does the largest US rate hike in nearly 30 years mean for stocks, bonds, oil prices and your finances? Michelle Martin tells us all about it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin in conversation with Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monk's Hill Ventures as they discuss why markets are rallying despite the approval of the largest interest rate increase since 1994 by the Federal Reserve. They also talk about the health of the crypto ecosystem and what this means for the crypto space moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the author of Liar's Poker, Moneyball, The Blind Side and The Big Short, Michael Lewis is undoubtedly no stranger to success as a nonfiction writer. In his latest book, 'The Premonition', he uncovers the details of how a small group of US medical professionals who saw the pandemic on the horizon lost the battle to be heard to dysfunctional and indifferent forces governing public health response.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Fedex boosting its quarterly dividend payment by approximately 50%, can we expect other companies to follow suit? What does Sea's Shopee's exit from Spain and team layoff in South-east Asia mean for the company going forward? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang analyse these questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is crypto dead or has its use-cases increased? What does that long-term view depend on and could NFT's be a possible strategy for investors dealing with dramatic downturns in the space? Michelle Martin finds out with Kishore M, Founder, Crowd Fund Junction a start up that connects early stage blockchain projects to a community of investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin looks at two companies amidst the gloomy sentiment that could get worse as the US bear market deepens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How long do bear markets generally last and how deep do they go? That's the big question Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore in Market View. They also discuss to what extent bear markets indicate that a recession is at hand and some bright spots that came out of last night's sellout.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can entrepreneurship in children be nurtured or is it innate? Will Rainey who runs a blog dedicated to helping children understand money shares what he is seeing little entrepreneurs do with their time and how parents can groom one in this conversation with Michelle Martin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have the bear market blues?  We hear you and feel your pain. But don't fret... and most certainly, do not sell off without thinking it through. Michelle Martin has 6 Bear Market Tips for you, only on Market View Minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to ECA International's latest findings from its Cost of Living research, Singapore retains its ranking as the 13th most expensive city globally. Michelle Martin speaks to Lee Quane, Regional Director, Asia at ECA International as he explains the drivers behind the latest cost of living changes and implications the research findings would have on Singapore's attractiveness as a destination for companies and expatriates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With T Rowe Price increasing its YangZiJiang Shipbuilding interest to above 8%, does this suggest a bullish narrative? And why are investors and markets so upset about the latest inflation report? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break it all down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A satellite company that provides high-speed internet access to remote communities across the Pacific may become the first SPAC listing in Singapore! Michelle Martin tells us more about Kacific Broadband Satellites - and the blank cheque company that's in the talks to merge with it, on Market View Minutes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since listing on the Singapore market, shares of the Chinese electric vehicle maker have been on a tear! Ok, they had a rough start in their first week of trade about three weeks ago, but since then, Nio is up more than 30 percent! Should we call it the ‘Singapore bounce'? Well, Nio's latest earnings numbers are out. What do investors think of how the EV maker is doing? Michelle Martin tells you all about it in Market View Minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investors have their eyes on Beijing this morning, for the release of  China's latest consumer price data. Is the year-plus-long crackdown by Beijing on the country's largest tech companies over? Price data will also come out in the US tonight and we track Europe's moves to contain climbing inflation rates which hit a record high in May. Michelle Martin also finds out which new consumer staple is at risk of running low in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin finds out if  there is reason for cautious optimism in the S-REIT space given last month's data on the sector. We survey the possible winners with impressive  p/nav ratio and discuss if industrial reits could be a contrarian bet in this conversation with Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we find good dividend paying stocks given present market conditions? Are there some right under our noses? Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan shares his views on high yield dividend stocks with Michelle Martin.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a minute to invest in learning what we can do to ensure we get our 7 hours of rest in our increasingly connected world with Dr Vincent Candrawinata, Founder, Renovatio Bioscience who shares his ideas with Michelle Martin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which companies benefit when we see more construction in our midst? Michelle Martin finds out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin examines the hike in oil, regulators signals for chinese tech stocks, economic forecasts for Singapore, Twitter bowing to requests for more information on bots & spam and if Inditex the fashion retailer is on its way up or down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Target's dipping share price indicate inflation is peaking? What's the latest twist in the Twitter takeover? Could more Chinese firms hedge risks with secondary listings here?Why has Yangzhijang Financial been rallying? Michelle Martin digs deep into the market headlines today  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore based , MAS-regulated private market exchange ADDX is the first financial institution in Singapore to recognise cryptocurrency assets when onboarding accredited investors. Under Singapore's regulatory regime, individuals have to meet any one of three criteria in order to qualify as accredited investors, how will crypto assets come into play for ADDX's process of qualifying an accredited investor? What does this mean for investor access and the institution's goals of providing custodial services in future? Michelle Martin finds out in conversation with Oi-Yee Choo, CEO, ADDX See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin finds out what it would cost you to get your hands on a historic copy of an "unburnable book" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend find out if US stocks are set for a potential recovery, how inflation might be moderated and if Shanghai's easing of restrictions indicate optimism for Chinese stocks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you pay more for a gold watch worn by Elvis or a unique trading card featuring NBA all-star LeBron James? Well, both items are for sale. But which one is worth more? Michelle Martin reveals the answer on Market View Minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.