Podcast appearances and mentions of David Kuo

Singapore shares were down at the day’s open as regional markets traded mixed after US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened tariffs on Apple. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) slid 0.1 per cent to 3,878.4 points after 31.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Sats, after the in-flight caterer on Friday reported net profit of S$38.7 million for the three months ended March 2025, gaining 18.3 per cent from the corresponding year-ago period. Meanwhile, from Trump’s potential levies on Apple and other smartphone makers, to him delaying tariffs on the European Union, global trade news continue to remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today, tracking movements in the region. The Straits Times Index was down 0.31% at 3,885.80 points at 2.13pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$681.30M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Creative Technology, after the company named Freddy Sim, the younger brother of its late founder Sim Wong Hoo, as chief executive officer. Elsewhere, from shares of Alibaba slumping on the back of a report that its AI deal with Apple was facing scrutiny in the US, to how Nvidia plans to sell a technology to speed up chip-to-chip communication needed to build and deploy AI tools, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Fenwick looks at the world's biggest business stories with guests Kimberly Adams in the US and David Kuo in Singapore.They'll find out how AI and arms are at the heart of the flurry of deals being made between the US and Saudi Arabia.Why is car maker Nissan cutting 20,000 jobs?And how British Airways says AI is helping the airline cut delays.

The STI opened at 3,856 this morning but slipped slightly to 3,841 by 9:28am, a 0.1% dip, despite the ruling party's win in GE2025. Local stocks saw positive movements, with DBS and OCBC showing gains. On the global front, markets are reacting to President Trump’s comments about potentially lowering tariffs on China, which could signal a shift in trade relations. The Singapore dollar surged by 5.3% against the US dollar, reaching its strongest level since September 2024. On Market View, Alexandra Parada speaks to David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor, to discuss more key market movements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today as markets in the region traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was down 0.31% at 3,811.77 points at about 1.32pm Singapore time with a value turnover of S$569.50M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Yangzijiang Financial Holding because Yangzijiang Financial is exploring the possibility of spinning off its maritime investment segment into a newly incorporated company to be listed separately on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange. Meanwhile, from Singapore’s growth outlook turning more cautious in the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s twice-yearly Macroeconomic Report, to Airbus reaching a final agreement to take over some assets and sites from Spirit AeroSystems Holdings – more economic and corporate headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares moved higher today even as regional investors remained downbeat given US tariff concerns. The Straits Times Index was up 1.18% at 3,764.16 points at 2.09pm Singapore time with a value turnover of S$647.77M in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have City Developments Ltd, after the developer responded to a wide range of questions from shareholders spanning its share price decline to queries from the Securities Investors Association (Singapore). Elsewhere, from movements in the US dollar after US President Donald Trump contemplated whether he could fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, to more on the key economic data points to watch this week – more international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares opened lower on Monday, with the Straits Times Index down 1% in early trade. US President Donald Trump paused tariffs on some consumer electronics, easing pressure on tech giants like Apple, but investors remain on edge. Over in the US, bank stocks have tumbled. JP Morgan is down 15%, Wells Fargo has fallen 21%, and Citigroup slid 24% in just two months right as Q1 earnings season kicks off. Back home, the MAS eased monetary policy slightly and lowered its inflation forecast, raising concerns of slower growth ahead. On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to David Kuo, Co-Founder of The Smart Investor, to share more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks sold off as Asian markets tumbled this morning, following US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement last Wednesday. The Straits Times Index plunged by 8.5 percent, falling below 3,500 points. This marked the largest intraday decline since the STI crashed 9 percent during the global financial crisis in 2008. Meanwhile, Singapore REITs recorded net institutional inflows in March, rising 1.4% this year. How would the tariff shock unfold in the year ahead? What should investors do? And are Singapore REITs truly a defensive asset class in this uncertain environment? On Market View, Willie Keng speaks with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you turn your flailing portfolio around if it had an abysmal time in Q1? What were the mistakes you made and what can you do about them to have a fruitful rest of the year? Howie Lim speaks to David Kuo from The Smart Investor and Hugh Chung from Endowus for advice. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 02:13 Do not do this anymore 07:04 Noise vs economic data 11:17 Turn things around 13:21 Outlook for the rest of 2025 --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With David Kuo, founder, The Smart Investor and Hugh Chung, chief investment officer, Endowus Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you turn your flailing portfolio around if it had an abysmal time in Q1? What were the mistakes you made and what can you do about them to have a fruitful rest of the year? Howie Lim speaks to David Kuo from The Smart Investor and Hugh Chung from Endowus for advice. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 02:13 Do not do this anymore 07:04 Noise vs economic data 11:17 Turn things around 13:21 Outlook for the rest of 2025 --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With David Kuo, founder, The Smart Investor and Hugh Chung, chief investment officer, Endowus Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares rose today as investors look to kickstart the week on a positive note. The Straits Times Index rose 0.22% to 3,934.91 points at about 2.40pm (2.42pm), with a value turnover of S$634.08M in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have DFI Retail Group after the firm announced today the divestment of its Singapore food business to South-east Asian retail conglomerate Macrovalue (Malaysia). Elsewhere, from NIO's net loss deepening for the fourth quarter ended December, to Jack Ma-backed Ant Group reportedly using Chinese-made semiconductors to develop techniques to train AI models at a lower cost – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. Also on deck – how Singapore’s inflation fell further in February. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher earlier today after data showed the country’s non-oil domestic exports reversed January’s contraction to grow 7.6% in February. The Straits Times Index moved 0.57% higher to 3,857.83 points at about 2.22pm, with a value turnover of S$732.91M in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel, after the company said today that its wholly owned Kepland Investama is in a dispute over ownership rights for land plots in Jakarta. Elsewhere, from China’s “special action plan” to boost consumption and how global CEOs are reportedly set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, more international headlines remain in focus. Also on deck – how the US retail operator of Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy for the second time. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks were lower as all eyes remained on escalating trade tensions in the region. That’s after Beijing’s retaliatory tariffs on certain US farm goods took effect today. The Straits Times Index was down 0.17% at 3,908.01 points at 12.20pm, with a value turnover of S$526.29M in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Hongkong Land, after the property developer on Friday posted an underlying profit of US$410 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024, down 44 per cent from the level seen a year ago. Elsewhere, from how Asian markets reacted to China’s retaliatory tariffs on US farm goods, to oil prices declining on the back of concerns over US import tariffs – more international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher earlier today as investors continue to mull developments relating to City Developments Limited. The counter fell 7 per cent to hit its lowest level since 2009 after resuming trade, per Bloomberg data. As at about 11am (11.07am), the Straits Times Index was up 0.30% at 3,907.51 points, with a value turnover of S$727.90M in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Haw Par and United Overseas Insurance. That’s because minority shareholders of UOB’s insurance arm proposed resolutions to distribute its holding of 4.27 million shares in healthcare player Haw Par Corporation to shareholders of UOI, among other requests. Meanwhile, from more on CDL to how US President Donald Trump expects to include five digital assets, including Bitcoin, in a new US strategic reserve of cryptocurrencies – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore equities began the day in the positive territory, following mixed performance in the US and Europe on Friday. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.3 per cent to 3,889.66 points after 35.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have ComfortDelGro. The land transport operator had said today that it has a “zero-tolerance policy towards any kind of fraud and wrongdoing”. That’s in response to media publications alleging its indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of scams and fraudulent taxi transactions. Elsewhere, from Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports charting a surprise decline in January, to how new downloads of DeepSeek were suspended in South Korea – more local and corporate headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares tumbled at the open today as investors mulled over the impact of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump over the weekend. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) slipped 1.5 per cent to 3,800.1 points after 87.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Sembcorp Industries, after the energy and urban development company inked a share purchase agreement with CleanCurrent Renewable Energy in the Philippines to acquire Puente Al Sol. Elsewhere, from investors’ reactions to US tariffs on goods from China, Canada and Mexico, to billionaire Elon Musk’s plans for the country’s Department of Government Efficiency – more global headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares started trading in positive territory today as markets abroad logged mixed results over the weekend.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.6 per cent at 3,745.92 points after 62.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Airlines after the national carrier on Friday posted a 59 per cent year-on-year fall in net profit to S$290 million for the second quarter ended September. Elsewhere, from more on Seatrium's net order book rising to S$24.4 billion for the nine months ended September, to how Donald Trump's win at the 2024 US Presidential elections would influence markets and share price movements of counters like Tesla – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matter's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks started trading in positive territory today after global markets ended the previous week higher. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.5 per cent higher at 3,573.35 points after 35.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Genting Singapore, after the firm said on Saturday that Resorts World Sentosa (RWS)'s chief casino operator Andrew MacDonald stepped down on Friday.  Elsewhere, from investors' sentiment ahead of the US Presidential election, which some market watchers fear is too-close-to-call, to expectations on possible fiscal stimulus out of China after the standing committee of the National People's Congress concludes its five day meeting on Friday – international headlines remain at the front and centre of investors' minds.  Also on deck – how Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had reportedly asked SK Hynix to bring forward the supply of its next-generation high-bandwidth memory chips or HBM4 by six months. On Market View, Money Matters' finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares began trading in positive territory today as overseas markets clocked mixed results over the weekend.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.1 per cent at 3,596.26 points after 48.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have UOL and Singapore Land after the companies said on Saturday that the property developers signed an option to acquire the 99-year leasehold Thomson View Condominium for S$810 million in a collective sale.  Elsewhere, from Singapore's inflation outlook for 2025, to iFast's shares hitting an eight-month high, more local headlines remain in focus.  Further away, all about US earnings to watch with a number of Magnificent Seven players reporting. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares began the day trading nearly flat despite weekend gains in markets abroad.   In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) dipped 0.04 per cent to 3,638.6 points after 40.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have City Developments Ltd, after the developer said late yesterday that its residential project Norwood Grand sold 292 or 84 per cent of its 348 units over its launch weekend at an average selling price of S$2,067 per square foot.  Elsewhere, from Bitcoin pushing higher today amid a spurt of inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the largest digital asset as well as optimism about the outlook for US regulations to earnings to watch out for in the US and Singapore this week, more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks rose at the opening bell today after advance estimates showed that the city-state's economy grew 4.1 per cent year on year during the third quarter of 2024. It was also announced on the same morning that monetary policy settings were maintained for the sixth straight meeting, in line with market expectations. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent to 3,579.55 points after 53.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Ascendas Reit. The Reit is divesting an industrial property for S$112.8 million at a S$45.3 million premium or nearly double of the property's original purchase price of S$58.4 million.  Elsewhere, from details on China's stimulus briefing out on Saturday, to TSMC's third quarter profit expected to jump 40 per cent, more international and corporate headlines are in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks began the day trading in positive territory, mirroring weekend gains in overseas markets.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.6 per cent to 3,609.72 points after 39.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have ornamental fish service provider Qian Hu. Shares of Qian Hu rose  to reach a seven-year high today after the company announced last week that its executive chairman Kenny Yap will retire at the end of the year. Elsewhere from more on Hotel Properties Limited and Lum Chang to how shares of Seven and i soared today – more corporate headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck – a deep dive into the blockbuster US jobs report we saw on Friday, and a lookahead into Samsung's latest profit numbers. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The attacks come after Israeli troops invaded Lebanon, in a ground operation against Hezbollah. Thousands have crossed from Lebanon to Syria seeking shelter. What could this mean for these countries whose economies are already struggling? Also, what will Mexico's first female president do for the country's economy? Plus, Canada's international trade minister talks about fears of ending up in a trade war with China.Andrew Peach is joined throughout the show by Hayley Woodin, editor in chief of Business in Vancouver, Canada, and David Kuo from The Smart Investor in Singapore.

Stocks are continuously on an upward trend. Many are betting on equity markets. But with a Fed rate cut, what does it mean for bonds? Is it worth buying into fixed income markets? Willie Keng speaks to David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares began trading in positive territory today, despite last week's losses in global markets.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 0.1 per cent to 3,629.55 points after 36.64 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Investment after its wholly owned lodging business unit, Ascott, said today that it expects to open 28 properties across South-east Asia in 2024.  Elsewhere from Singapore's latest inflation numbers  to South Korea's financial watchdog looking into Morgan Stanley's order to sell SK Hynix shares before research analysts at the bank cut their recommendation on the stock – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks rose this morning as remarks from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell cemented expectations that the central bank will cut its key policy rate next month. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.4 per cent higher at 3,401.33 points after 72.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Shangri-La Asia. The hotel group had on Friday posted a 28.1 per cent decline in net profit to US$94.5 million for the first half-year ended June, from US$131.4 million a year earlier.  Elsewhere from Singapore's factory output returning to growth to more on Apple and Google, more local and corporate headlines remain in focus.  Also in focus – how the over 170,000 possible Starbucks drinks combinations is complicating matters for the company and whether it is beneficial for the firm to go back to the basics. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democratic National Convention continues, with Barack and Michelle Obama expected to address the public. We get the latest.A federal judge in Texas has barred a US Federal Trade Commission rule from taking effect. It was meant to ban agreements that prevented workers from joining their employers' rivals or launching competing businesses. We get the details.'Black Myth: Wukong', a new game made by Chinese developers, has become one of the most played ever on one of the top gaming platforms. We hear about the game's plot, and why it's so popular.Tesla's Chinese-made electric vehicles imported into the European Union will be subject to lower tariffs than those produced by competitors. We listen to the EU's arguments, and look at the implications this can have on the European market. Ed Butler discusses these and more business stories with two guests on opposite sides of the world: David Kuo, financial analyst and the co-founder of the Smart Investor based in Singapore, and Emily Peck, markets correspondent at the Axios news website. .

Following the comeback last week, the S&P 500 is now starting the week just 2% away from its mid-July record high. Are all the ducks in a row for markets to go higher or was that violent selloff from 2 weeks ago just a canary in the coal mine?  Sean Cheong speaks with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor, to unpack market sentiment heading into the important Jackson Hole meeting and Nvidia's earnings release that is coming up next week, which would be the first earnings post stock split. They also discuss the upside momentum for Asian Currencies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks started trading in the negative territory this morning, and extended the losses to close the day, down 0.8%. This comes despite Wall Street regaining almost all of its losses from the steep dive on Aug 5. So what's driving the STI lower? Will there be a prolonged weakness?  Meanwhile, July's US CPI data on Wednesday is the highlight of the week, considering what had transpired over the last two weeks. What can we expect and will this be the ammunition the US Fed needs to begin cutting interest rates at its next meeting in September? On Market View, Hongbin Jeong speaks to David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor, to find out more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore equities began trading in negative territory today, after Wall Street stocks tumbled last Friday following the release of poor jobs data in the US.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) edged down 2.5 per cent to 3,295.88 points after about 56 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have NetLink NBN Trust, after the fibre-optic owner posted a 9.1 per cent year-on-year decline in its profit after tax to S$25.7 million for the first quarter ended June.  Elsewhere, from more on the US nonfarm payrolls numbers and bond traders piling on bets that the Federal Reserve would launch into rescue mode – more international headlines are in focus. Also on deck – more on Singapore's retail sales numbers, as well as a lookahead to earnings from big names such as Novo Nordisk, DBS and SGX. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks started trading in the positive territory today after global equities ended higher last week. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.7 per cent higher at 3,449.73 points after 68 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Seatrium, after its board said today that the offshore and marine specialist is expected to report a net profit for the first half of 2024 based on a preliminary review of its unaudited financial results.  Elsewhere, from a lookahead to earnings from global names such as Microsoft, AMD, and Meta, to what to expect out of local blue chips such as SIA and the trio of local banks – more corporate headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks started the day muted, after a choppy week in US and Europe markets ended with a global IT outage disrupting businesses worldwide. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.02 per cent to 3,446.79 points after 75.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand India Trust, after the trust today said it has completed its acquisition of an office building in Navi Mumbai, India, for about 6.8 billion rupees (S$110 million).  Elsewhere, from the implications of the CrowdStrike-linked global tech outage to US President Joe Biden stepping down from the US presidential race – more international headlines remain in focus.  On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks closed in the green today, following some of the global stock market gains. How has markets fared to start the week and what's driving markets? Meanwhile, Singapore private equity fund, Azalea has also launched a new set of private equity-backed bonds that are close to $800 million. And the issue is set to attract a strong response, thanks to local investors' keen appetite for yield, amidst an uncertain macro backdrop. But what are the risks? And what should bond investors pay attention to? On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to David Kuo,Co-founder, The Smart Investor, to find out more about the day's developments in markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares edged lower at the opening bell today, maintaining a downtrend from Friday's closing in the prior week. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.2 per cent to 3,405.04 points after 35 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand India Trust. That's as CapitaLand India Trust announced today that Fitch Ratings has assigned it a first-time long-term issuer default rating of “BBB-” amid a stable outlook.  Elsewhere, from TSMC shares soaring to a record intraday high in Taipei to market reactions to the latest snap elections in France, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares started trading in the negative territory today after global equities ended lower last week. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.1 per cent lower at 3,330.07 points after 144.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Del Monte Pacific, after the Philippine food and beverage maker posted a net loss of US$76.7 million for the fourth quarter ended Apr 30, 2024, widening from the same period last year. Elsewhere from Japan downgrading its Q1 GDP numbers, to more on SIA CEO Goh Choon Phong's pay – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck – how Trump and Biden debate over golf and politics and the possible repercussions on equity markets and Trump Media, and concerns over the euro amid elections in France.  On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore equities were muted at the opening bell today, echoing sentiments on Nasdaq where chipmaker Nvidia registered its second straight day of losses on Friday, closing down 3.2%.  In the morning, the Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.01 per cent lower at 3,305.84 points after 32.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Prudential, after the Asia-focused insurer yesterday announced the launch of its US$2 billion share buyback programme, which is expected to be completed no later than mid-2026.  Elsewhere from Singapore's latest inflation numbers to China luring US$2.3 billion of Middle East sovereign money in 2023 – more local and international headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck, how TikTok's parent ByteDance is reportedly working with US chip designer Broadcom on developing an advanced artificial intelligence processor to help the social media firm secure supply of high-end chips amid US-Sino tensions. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks began trading in positive territory today, even as global markets ended lower last week. In the morning, the Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.1 per cent higher at 3,332.63 points after 57.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have  Singapore Post, after the subsidiary of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, Alibaba Investment, sold 72.5 million shares in SingPost for S$33.3 million on Friday. Elsewhere, from movements in the Euro after parliamentary votes saw leaders in France and Germany suffer losses to expectations on the US Federal Reserve's first rate cut amid Friday's hotter-than-expected nonfarm payrolls numbers, more international headlines remain in focus.  On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore equities began trading in the positive territory today, after all three major US indexes ended the week significantly higher. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) edged up 0.3 per cent to 3,346.29 points after 189.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Nio. The Chinese electric carmaker delivered a record high monthly delivery of 20,544 cars in May 2024, which represents a 233.8 per cent year-on-year increase.  Elsewhere, from more on Advanced Micro Devices speeding up introductions of new AI processors to Indonesia's latest inflation numbers, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. Also on deck – why Rolex watches in the UK are now becoming more expensive. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares advanced at the opening bell this morning, tracking gains in global markets.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.3 per cent to 3,301.24 points after 51.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Singtel, after the telecommunications giant's Australian subsidiary, Optus, has named Stephen Rue as its new chief executive effective November 2024.  Elsewhere from key highlights of Berkshire Hathaway's 2024 annual meeting, to how your cup of Kopi C Kosong is getting more expensive – more corporate and international headlines are in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coachella is behind us, my friends, and your humble podcast host had the chance to descend on the desert to catch up with 8 amazing chefs who were out there serving their food to the masses. Today's episode is a compilation of those conversations. I spoke with Eric Greenspan about his latest concepts, including a delivery-only duck pop-up you simply must get your hands on. I got a scoop from Fatty Mart chef David Kuo about a brand new project he's opening in Downtown LA in the next 12-18 months. And I learned a little more than I bargained for about how Juan Garcia, the chef behind birria shop The Goat Mafia, likes to party when taking in the dulcet sounds of Sublime. That and much, much more.  But first, a few things that caught my eye, including Sage Bistro's decision to no longer be vegan, Matthe Kenney's decision to still be vegan but to also be a horrific person, and the inspiring tale of one man who's making a real difference advocating for Los Angeles restaurants up in Sacramento. Helpful links: Article on Sage https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2024-04-24/sage-vegan-bistro-no-longer-vegan-backlash NYT Matthew Kenney expose https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/22/dining/vegan-chef-matthew-kenney.html Eddie Navarrette in Eater https://la.eater.com/2024/4/24/24138533/eddie-navarrette-small-business-support-act-assembly-bill-2550-policy-restaurant-california-law Pizza City Fest https://www.lalive.com/pizza-city-fest-la Support L.A. Taco https://lataco.com/members Eric Greenspan https://www.chefericgreenspan.com/the-story Fatty Mart https://www.fattymart.com/ Burger She Wrote https://burgershewrote.com/ Chris N Eddy's https://www.chrisneddys.com/ The Goat Mafia https://www.thegoatmafia.com/ Mano Po https://eatmanopo.com/about-us Battambong BBQ https://la.eater.com/2022/8/2/23288894/battambong-bbq-cambodian-texas-barbecue-long-beach-los-angeles-restaurants Slingers https://www.slingersla.com/ -- Shop The LA Food Podcast Bundle on House of Macadamias https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods -- Get 10% off on your first order at First Light Farms using the code LAFOOD10 https://www.firstlight.farm/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/support

Singapore shares inched up at the opening bell this morning, eking out a gain despite subdued performance in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.1 per cent to 3,180.07 points after 38 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have DBS. The bank has put up for sale a portfolio of 46 HDB shop and shophouse units, and private strata retail units with a total guide price of about S$210 million. Elsewhere, from a lookahead to the latest earnings season in Singapore and the US, to Tencent Holdings staging their biggest rally since February – more corporate headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares opened lower today, tracking losses in the US market amid worries over tension and conflict in the Middle East. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.9 per cent to 3,186.89 points after 69.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Elite Commercial Reit, after the manager said today that the Reit will expand its investment strategy to include other asset sectors in the UK in addition to its current focus on social infrastructure assets.  Elsewhere from Singapore developer's sales jumping to the highest level in four months in March, to China' central bank leaving a key policy rate unchanged, more corporate and international headlines are in focus.  Also on deck – Apple's Tim Cook arrived in Vietnam, but what's on his agenda? On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New technology is being used to find deposits of nickel, copper, cobalt and lithium which are vital for the EV battery industry. We hear from a company that is using AI to locate these sought-after minerals. Also in the programme, we hear why the electric truck-maker Lordstown filed for bankruptcy and why it's suing the Taiwanese firm Foxconn. And Apple becomes the latest tech firm to call-out a planned law in the UK which could force encrypted messaging tools like iMessage, WhatsApp and Signal to scan messages for child abuse material. Will Bain discusses this and more business news with two guests on opposite sides of the world: David Kuo, co-founder of the Smart Investor firm in Singapore, and Walter Todd, president of Greenwood Capital in South Carolina. (Picture: Lithium deposits. Picture credit: Reuters)

1 in 3 restaurants won't survive their first year. Profit margins are razor thin, staff turnover is high, and there's a lot of competition. As David Kuo, our guest today and self-titled Head Fatty will explain, discovering product-market fit is a painful process of personal sacrifice.  His first restaurant specialized in California-inspired cuisine, and as much as he wanted it to work, it just didn't get the support he wanted. So he doubled down, put it all on the line, and re-opened the restaurant as Little Fatty, a Taiwanese soul food restaurant: new cuisine, new name, and new processes. The restaurant exploded in popularity.  They are #1 on Uber Eats for the LA area, and if you don't make a reservation beforehand, good luck getting in. But now, David is taking this concept to the next level by opening Fatty Mart, and Juntos Market. They're where food, culture, and community intersect to provide convenience without compromise. In this episode, we discuss with David: What it was like working for a Michelin Starred restaurant in New York City Why he slept above the walk-in fridge at his restaurant How he is partnering with local growers to make the best food possible

Roger Hearing is joined by David Kuo from The Smart Investor in Singapore and broadcaster Stephanie Hare in London. Rishi Sunak has issued a plea for unity in the face of a "profound economic challenge", after winning the race to be the next prime minister. He won the Conservative leadership contest after rival Penny Mordaunt failed to secure enough backing from MPs. China released a set of economic figures which had been postponed from the previous week. Sue-Lin Wong, host of "The Prince" a podcast about Xi Jinping, and China correspondent at The Economist, explains the importance of these results. Professor of Leadership at the University of Sydney, Kevin Lowe, joins us live from South Carolina as we reflect on what makes a strong leader in the workplace.

The Federal Reserve is expected to announce an increase of up to one percentage point, according to some forecasts. What repercussions will this have in the US and abroad? We ask Joe Saluzzi of Themis Trading, in New Jersey. The Central Bank of Argentina has risen interest rates to 75% in an attempt to reduce rampant inflation. Carolina Millan, Bloomberg's bureau chief in Buenos Aires, tells us more. The Golden Globes are set to return to television screens in 2023 after being dropped by NBC last year due to a controversy over a lack of diversity among voters, among other things. We hear more from entertainment journalist KJ Matthews. A criminal investigation has been launched against the Governor of Florida, Ron De Santis, for sending nearly 50 Venezuelan migrants on flights from Texas to Massachusetts. Why did do that? We ask Politico's reporter in Florida, Gary Fineout. You may have heard of quiet-quitting or opting out of tasks beyond your assigned duties and becoming less invested in work. But are you familiar with quiet firing? Bonnie Dilber, recruiting manager at tech company Zapier, explains the concept. Ed Butler is joined throughout the programme by two guests on opposite sides of the world: Rhonda Vonshay Sharpe, founder and CEO of Wiser based in Virginia, and David Kuo, co-founder of The Smart Investor, in Singapore. (Picture: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell in Washington. Picture credit: Reuters)

The UN's Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, wants to see windfall taxes for oil and gas companies. He's accused them of 'grotesque' greed - but not everyone agrees. Some analysts believe ending the crisis is more about safeguarding supply. Alex Epstein is one of them. He believes the only way out of the current situation is to use more, not less, oil and gas. US President Joe Biden has signed a new executive order to make it easier for women seeking abortions. It's a pledge already made by some major employers. We ask whether it's the duty of big businesses to get involved in divisive political issues. Emily Killham, from US-based 'people analytics' firm Perceptyx, has some interesting data on how Americans feel. Ka-blam! The new 90-million dollar Batgirl movie has been scrapped before it hits the cinemas. Variety writer Cynthia Littleton tells us why it's been such a flop. Throughout Business Matters we're joined by Erin Delmore from the Wall Street Journal in New York, along with stock market analyst and Smart Investor co-founder David Kuo in London. (Picture: A gas-fired power station. Credit: Getty Images.)

Russia has halted its gas supply to Germany through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline for ten days to do annual maintenance works. But the German government fears the flow of natural gas might not be resumed after repairs are completed. We talk about the potential consequences with Paula Rodriguez-Masiu, Head of Market Intelligence at Spanish oil and gas company CEPSA. Elon Musk has pulled out of his US$44 bn deal to buy Twitter but the platform won't let him go so easily. The firm could now file a lawsuit to force the acquisition to go ahead as the failed takeover causes shares to plummet. We hear more from John Coffee, professor of law at Columbia Law School in New York and former advisor to the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. Images by the James Webb telescope, the largest and most powerful ever launched into space, have been shown to the public for the first time. We talk about their relevance with Greg Redfern from Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Petrol and gas supplies have begun to trickle to Sri Lanka's population after days of political turmoil that have ended with the President and the Prime Minister fleeing the country and announcing their disposition to resign. We hear from University of St Andrews' Anthropologist Vindhya Buthpitiya. Sam Fenwick discusses these and other big business news throughout the programme with Forbes' assistant managing editor Diane Brady, in New York, and The Smart Investor's co-founder David Kuo, in Singapore. (Picture: Gas compressor station in Mallnow. Picture credit: EPA)

An abandoned truck containing dead migrants has sparked horror in North America. The US-Mexico border is among the busiest, and most dangerous, in the world. Two journalists on either side of the fence - Allysa Tellez in San Antonio, and Lillian Perlmutter in Mexico City - look at the factors driving smuggling, violence and death. Some of the world's wealthiest nations have pledged further support for Ukraine, but China wasn't at the negotiating table. Independent economist Andy Xie provides a view from Singapore. Back in the US, and companies are now offering an unusual employee benefit - help to end a pregnancy. Disney and Meta are among them. We hear from the boss of NY tech firm Alloy, Laura Spiekerman, about why the package has been touted for staff. Like in many countries, the rising cost of fuel is causing unrest in Peru. A former minister, Alfonso Segura, tells us the protests are likely to continue into a third week. Elvis may have left the building, but he's still bringing home the bacon. 45 years on from his demise, the Presley brand is growing in popularity again. Our guests this evening - Maggie McGrath from Forbes in New York, and Smart Investor co-founder David Kuo in Singapore - talk about the King of Pop's continued appeal, as well as all the other issues of the day. (Picture: The scene of the tragedy in San Antonio, Texas. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty Images.)

Mixed signals are coming from the US labour market. While employment figures grew more than expected in May, the tech sector has started to step on the brakes in fear of a recession. Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has warned that the electric carmaker needs to cut about 10% of its staff, saying he has a "super bad feeling" about the economy. We ask Chris Low, financial analyst at FHN Financial what this means for the economy. It's been 100 days since the start of the war in Ukraine, and African nations among the countries that are suffering the most from food shortages and rising prices. The head of the African Union, Macky Sall, has been in Russia to urge President Vladimir Putin to facilitate the export of Ukrainian cereals. The BBC's correspondent in Nigeria Ishaq Khalid has been following the meeting. Turkey has seen inflation rise to more than 73%, the fastest rate in 24 years. The decreasing value of the Turkish currency, the lira, and an unorthodox economic policy is fuelling price increases, according to experts. We hear more from Erinc Yeldan, a professor of Economics at Kadir Has University in Istanbul. The UK is marking the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II with a four day weekend. We talk from royal fans in the streets of London and guests from other countries in the Commonwealth about the celebrations there. Memorial Day in the US this week marked the end of the official Broadway season. It was the first with in-person shows since the pandemic. We hear a special report from our US partners Marketplace. A lawsuit was lodged at the High Court in London on Friday seeking to recoup millions of pounds lost when a fund managed by the former star stock-picker, Neil Woodford, collapsed. Daniel Kerrigan, one of the lawyers bringing the case, explains why the litigation doesn't target Woodford himself. Vivienne Nunis is joined by David Kuo, co-founder of The Smart Investor in Singapore, and Stephanie Hare, researcher of technology and politics in London.