Podcasts about straits times index

Singapore shares dipped today with investors now back from the Christmas Day holiday. The Straits Times Index was down 0.06% at 4,633.73 points at 2.42pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$426.90M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Sembcorp Industries, after Sembcorp Green Infra, an Indian unit of Sembcorp Industries, today completed the acquisition of a 100 per cent stake in solar power company ReNew Sun Bright for about S$246 million. Elsewhere, from how Singapore’s factory output jumped 14.3 per cent year on year in November, to how Japan’s industry ministry is set to nearly quadruple its budgeted support for cutting-edge semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) development to about 1.2 trillion yen (S$9.9 billion) for the fiscal year starting in April, more economic and international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped in a shortened trading session today as investors looked ahead to the Christmas Day holiday. The Straits Times Index was down 0.16% at 4,631.39 points at 10.59am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$279.02M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust. That’s after the Reit’s manager posted an update today that the master restructuring agreement concessions, which include an extension of its asset disposal deadline and temporary relaxation of its financial covenants from Dec 31, 2025, to Jun 30 next year, have been granted. Elsewhere, from how the US economy expanded at a much faster-than-expected clip in the third quarter, to the elusive Santa Claus rally setting in, more economic and international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeffrey Yap, Regional Head of Wealth Management, Hong Leong Bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares rose today to track gains seen in regional markets. The Straits Times Index was up 0.39% at 4,628.44 points at 12.44pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$606.52M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have CapitaLand Investment, after the firm said Bursa-listed CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (CLMT) has agreed to buy five high-specification industrial facilities in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone for RM220.8 million (S$69.2 million). Meanwhile, from how Singapore’s consumer prices held steady in November, to how Indonesia is set to sign a trade tariff agreement with the US in January, with US tariffs on Indonesian goods set at 19 per cent, more economic and international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – how Nvidia reportedly told Chinese clients it aims to start shipping its second-most powerful AI chips to China before the Lunar New Year holiday in mid-February. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Singapore shares rose today in line with movements seen across regional markets. The Straits Times Index was up 0.65% at 4,599.43 points at 3.14pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$785.39M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have CNMC Goldmine, after a Malaysian unit of CNMC was hit with an additional income tax and penalty by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, amounting to RM29.6 million (S$9.4 million), for the assessment years 2019 to 2024. Elsewhere, from how China’s central bank unveiled a one-off credit repair scheme to allow overdue personal debts of up to 10,000 yuan (S$1,835) incurred since 2020 to be removed from credit records once fully repaid, to how Uber Technologies is teaming up with Baidu to trial driverless taxis in the UK – more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the key developments to watch for the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher today to track gains seen across Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 0.15% at 4,577.44 points at 3.11pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$749.75M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust. That’s after the managers of Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust said it has entered into an agreement to divest a non-core office property in Italy for a consideration of 34 million euros (S$51.4 million). Elsewhere, from how the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to a 30-year high of 0.75 per cent, to how US President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly launched a review that could result in the first shipments to China of Nvidia’s second-most powerful AI chips, more international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kenneth Goh, Director, Private Wealth Management, UOB Kay Hian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares rose today, tracking gains seen across Asian markets. The Straits Times Index was up 1.26% at 4,577.92 points at 1.15pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$816.74M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have CDL, UOL, and GuocoLand, after DBS Research took a bullish stance on Singapore property counters, initiating a sector-wide lift in its target prices for developers including CDL, UOL and GuocoLand. Elsewhere from how earnings from chip titan Broadcom failed to meet investors’ lofty expectations, to higher than expected initial jobless claims numbers out of the US, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, how Lululemon Athletica said its CEO Calvin McDonald was leaving the company without a replacement. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeremy Tan, CEO, Tiger Fund Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher today on a mixed day for Asian equities. The Straits Times Index was up 0.36% at 4,527.94 points at 2.38pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$669.01M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, after its manager announced yesterday that its subsidiary – Festival Walk – will sell Festival Walk Tower at nearly HK$2 billion (S$328.1 million) to an unrelated third party. Elsewhere, from how the US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points as expected, but with more dissenters this time around, to Grab Vietnam’s partnership with Charge+ to accelerate the development of a nationwide EV charging network in the country – more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today as Asian markets broadly traded in the red. The Straits Times Index was down 0.27% at 4,501.15 points at 2.34pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$573.59M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have Golden-Agri Resources, YZJ Maritime and Centurion Accommodation Real Estate Investment Trust. That’s after how a Singapore Exchange statement out yesterday said the three counters were added to the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index and the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Liquidity Weighted Index. Elsewhere, from a last look at market expectations ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision, to how Amazon said today that it plans to invest more than US$35 billion in India by 2030, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – how SK Hynix is exploring the possibility of listing shares in New York. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kenneth Goh, Director, Private Wealth Management, UOB Kay Hian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares nudged higher today, as investors’ focus remained on the US interest rate outlook. The Straits Times Index was up 0.12% at 4,512.30 points at 1.54pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$499.27M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have OCBC, after the bank’s mezzanine capital unit announced that it has invested in the development of a US$1.5 billion low-carbon steel plant in Malaysia’s Sabah state, scheduled for commissioning by 2030. Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump said he had reached an agreement with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to allow US chip giant Nvidia to export advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China, to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest rate decision – more international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Abhilash Narayan, Investment Strategist, HSBC Global Private Banking and Premier Wealth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today as regional markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was down 0.41% at 4,512.81 points at 1.54pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$528.37M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Sembcorp Industries after the energy player today confirmed it was in talks to acquire Australian utility company Alinta Energy. Elsewhere, from how China’s trade surplus moved past a record US$1 trillion to how US President Donald Trump said he would be involved in the review of a proposed merger between Netflix and Warner Brothers – more economic and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the key developments to watch for the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today as investors remained laser focused on more US economic data due tonight. The Straits Times Index was down 0.22% at 4,525.19 points at 2.31pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$641.43M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have CapitaLand Ascott Trust and Sheng Siong Group. That’s given how the hospitality player and supermarket chain operator, respectively, will join the Straits Times Index’s (STI) reserve list after the December quarterly review. Elsewhere, from how Singapore retail sales grew 4.5 per cent year on year in October, to how the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key repo rate by 25 basis points today, in line with a consensus view, more economic and international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today despite gains seen on Wall Street overnight. The Straits Times Index was down 0.31% at 4,540.41 points at 11.58am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$505.89M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have DFI Retail Group, after the supermarket and retail store operator unveiled a three-year strategic road map targeting double-digit profit growth and a higher dividend payout, as it moves to leverage its scale and digital capabilities. Elsewhere, from a breakdown of the latest US ADP jobs report, to more on Nvidia and the so-called Gain AI Act, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, how Paramount Skydance reportedly more than doubled the proposed breakup fee in its offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery to US$5 billion. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A takeover battle, a surging underdog, and China stepping onto the pitch — this story has everything. In today’s episode, Michelle and Ryan unpack Puma’s sudden leap into acquisition headlines, with potential buyers including Anta, Li Ning, and Asics — alongside sector giants Nike and Adidas. We also break down CNBC’s list of US stocks that are outperforming and still look cheap, plus a packed UP or DOWN lineup featuring Alibaba, Digital Realty Trust, OCBC and MetaOptics.Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. The Straits Times Index, DFI Retail, Mapletree Industrial Trust and UOL also make an appearance as we wrap the local market picture. A fast, fiery six-line sprint through the biggest global and Singapore market movers today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher today to track gains seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 0.39% at 4,519.06 points at 2.14pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$531.05M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have IHH Healthcare, after the healthcare company yesterday posted a net profit of RM616 million (S$194.3 million) for its third quarter ended Sep 30, a 15 per cent increase from RM534 million in the year before. Elsewhere, from how South Korea’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged as widely expected, to how Intel denied allegations by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) that one of its executives, Lo Wei-Jen, who formerly worked at the Taiwanese chipmaker, had leaked trade secrets – more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Singapore shares rose today, tracking gains seen in broader Asian markets. The Straits Times Index was up 0.64% at 4,514.15 points at 2.21pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$770.33M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Seatrium, after the marine engineering company today announced that it has been awarded a contract from BP Exploration and Production for the engineering, procurement, construction and onshore commissioning of the Tiber floating production unit in the Gulf of Mexico, renamed the Gulf of America by US President Donald Trump. Elsewhere, from how a round of tepid US data reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, to how Singapore’s factory output jumped 29.1 per cent year on year in October on the back of a surge in pharmaceutical manufacturing, more economic headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today as global investors continue to mull the possibility of a US interest rate reduction in December. The Straits Times Index was down 0.3% at 4,483.00 points at 2.29pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$857.89M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel, after the firm inked a deal with JTC to embark on a 2026 study that focuses on a microgrid testbed for renewables and trials demand-response solutions. Elsewhere, from more on the dovish comments made by Federal Reserve officials, to how WeRide narrowed its third-quarter net loss on increased robotaxi orders – more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher today, tracking gains seen in the region. The Straits Times Index was up 0.59% at 4,495.73 points at 2.06pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$771.70M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Jardine Matheson, after the Hong Kong-based conglomerate said in a bourse filing on Friday that its performance for the third quarter of 2025 was “in line with expectations at the half-year”. Meanwhile, from how both core and headline inflation in Singapore picked up in October, at a rate that exceeded economists’ expectations, to how Alibaba Group Holding’s Qwen app drew more than 10 million downloads in the week after its relaunch, more economic and corporate headlines remained 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 nudged higher today as investors remained laser focused on the outlook of the global AI boom. The Straits Times Index was up 0.25% at 4,516.51 points at 12.04pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$664.71M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have the Singapore Exchange. That’s after the Monetary Authority of Singapore yesterday announced plans to allow companies to list on both SGX and Nasdaq using a single set of listing documents under a new “dual-listing bridge”. Elsewhere, from blowout earnings from chip powerhouse Nvidia to the outlook for Hong Kong stocks as year-end expirations of share-sale restrictions threaten to spur volatility – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares were little moved today as Asian markets traded lower. The Straits Times Index was down 0.03% at 4,503.46 points at 12.53pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$703.45M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have for you Singtel, after the telco was hit by an outage yesterday, with more than 1,600 users affected at its peak at 4.55 pm. Elsewhere, from how Microsoft and Nvidia are committing to invest up to a combined US$15 billion (S$19.5 billion) in Anthropic, to Temasek’s CEO Dilhan Pillay’s comments on hedging costs amid the US dollar’s recent weakness, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares slid today, in line with regional movements. The Straits Times Index was down 0.61% at 4,515.92 points at 2.27pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$935.74M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Yangzijiang Financial. That’s after the spinoff from its maritime investment segment, Yangzijiang Maritime Development, announced contracts with a Marshall Islands-based shipowner ahead of its mainboard debut today. Elsewhere, from how New York-headquartered semiconductor company GlobalFoundries is acquiring Singapore’s Advanced Micro Foundry, to how Apple’s iPhone 17 series drove a 37 per cent rise in its monthly smartphone sales in China, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped earlier today as regional markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was down 0.1% at 4,541.61 points at 2.07pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$647.57M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have ST Engineering, after its wholly owned unit agreed to sell its entire 49 per cent interest in Shanghai Technologies Aerospace Company (Starco) for a 680.5 million yuan cash consideration. Elsewhere, from how Singapore’s key exports expanded by 22.2 per cent year on year in October, to how Japan’s economy shrank almost 2 per cent in the three months through September, more economic and international headlines remained in focus. Plus, what heightened China-Japan tensions mean for Japanese tourism and retail counters today, as well as a look ahead to Nvidia and Walmart’s earnings out mid-week. 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 fell today to track losses seen in the region. The Straits Times Index was down 0.91% at 4,534.17 points at 1.05pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$896.94M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Sats after the in-flight caterer and ground handler yesterday posted a 13.3 per cent year-on-year rise in Q2 net profit to S$78.9 million, from S$69.7 million. Elsewhere, from three regional Federal Reserve presidents voicing concerns over moving rates while inflation remained stubbornly high, to how Disney is eyeing sports and anime to boost its Asia streaming business – more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Profits are up, but not everyone’s cheering. Sea Limited doubles earnings while Singtel posts a massive jump - yet investors aren’t entirely convinced. SoftBank cashes out of Nvidia to fund its AI future. Which of these moves spells confidence - and which signals caution? From Sea’s Shopee, Garena, and Monee to Singtel’s Optus and NCS, we unpack the region’s big earnings stories. Then we head to SoftBank and its 5.8 billion dollar Nvidia sale. Plus, our UP or DOWN spotlight hits JD.com, Sony, BHG Retail REIT, and SingPost. We wrap with the Straits Times Index rally led by Genting Singapore, UOL Group, and City Developments. Hosted by Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares moved higher today as most Asian markets traded in the green. The Straits Times Index was up 0.39% at 4,560.06 points at 2.20pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$931.48M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have Singtel, after the company today posted a 176.4 per cent increase in net profit to S$3.4 billion for the first half-year ended September, from S$1.2 billion in the year-ago period. Elsewhere from how the Singapore Exchange today listed three new Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs): Laopu Gold, Trip.com and Baidu, to what a possible reopening of the US government means for the resumption of official data releases, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Plus – investors’ reaction to SoftBank’s sale of Nvidia stocks for US$5.8 billion. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kenneth Goh, Director, Private Wealth Management, UOB Kay Hian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets are moving. US lawmakers strike a compromise to end the shutdown, sending the S&P 500 and Nasdaq sharply higher, with Nvidia, Palantir among the day’s top gainers. We unpack Warren Buffett’s plan to step down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, go quiet, and accelerate philanthropy - and what it means for Berkshire Hathaway investors. Our UP or DOWN game spotlights TSMC, Restaurant Brands , Vicom and YZJ Financial. We also take stock of the Straits Times Index, where Genting Singapore, DBS and ST Engineering made moves. Finally - a surreal “Last Word” - Paris launches a cemetery lottery! Get your finance wrap for the morning. Hosted by Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares moved higher today as investors continue to set their sights on earnings out of the country. The Straits Times Index was up 1.02% at 4,533.91 points at 2.34pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.23B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CSE Global, after the company entered into an agreement to issue nearly 63 million new warrants to Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of Amazon. Elsewhere, from how senators on Capitol Hill passed the compromise budget measure overnight to fund departments through January, to how travel and leisure booking platform Klook Technology filed for an initial public offering in New York, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. Plus, how Apple will reportedly not release the next version of the iPhone Air in the fall of 2026 as previously planned, and how Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan will oversee the chipmaker’s AI efforts after its Chief Technology Officer left the company for OpenAI On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today amid positive trade in Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 0.33% at 4,477.47 points at 2.27pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.10B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have SingPost, after the postal operator posted a 12.8 per cent drop in net profit to S$19.7 million for its first half ended Sep 30, from S$22.6 million in the previous corresponding period. Elsewhere, from how Asian equities rallied on hopes that the US government shutdown could be nearing an end, to a look ahead to Singapore blue chip earnings due this week, more international and corporate headlines remained 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 as Asian markets traded lower. The Straits Times Index was down 0.11% at 4,480.03 points at 1.42pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.21B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have OCBC. The lender had reported a flat third-quarter net profit of S$1.98 billion today, beating a S$1.79 billion consensus forecast in a Bloomberg survey of five analysts. Elsewhere from how shares of Singtel surged on the back of the sale of shares in Bharti Airtel, to how China’s exports unexpectedly slumped in October – more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – what comments from Federal Reserve officials on inflation mean for markets. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares moved higher today, tracking gains seen in the region. The Straits Times Index was up 1.4% at 4,478.76 points at 2.02pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.75B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have DBS. The Singapore lender posted today a net profit for the third quarter ended Sep 30, 2025, that declined 2 per cent to S$2.95 billion, compared with S$3.03 billion in the same year-ago period. Elsewhere, from what a jump in US private payrolls and scepticism over the legality of US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs mean for investors, to how shares of Chinese self-driving startups Pony.AI and WeRide tumbled on their Hong Kong debuts, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today to track declines seen in the region. The Straits Times Index was down 0.33% at 4,408.27 points at 1.49pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.33B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have SIA Engineering, after the company posted a 13.5 per cent improvement in net profit to S$40.4 million for the second quarter ended September. Elsewhere, from more on the major sell-off seen in Asia today, to how China said it would extend the suspension of an additional 24 per cent tariff on US goods for one year, keeping a 10 per cent blanket tariff in place, more international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today, tracking declines in most Asian markets. The Straits Times Index was down 0.2% at 4,435.25 points at 1.27pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$839.39M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have China Aviation Oil, after China’s largest oil refiner, Sinopec, is said to be in discussions to take over the nation’s dominant distributor of jet fuel. The tie-up talks between Sinopec and China National Aviation Fuel were initiated by Beijing. China National Aviation Fuel balances domestic supplies by importing or exporting cargoes through trading arms including China Aviation Oil, of which it owns 51 per cent. Elsewhere, from how Australia’s central bank held its key interest rate steady in a widely anticipated decision, to how South Korea will triple spending on artificial intelligence and make its biggest defence budget increase in six years, more international headlines remain in focus. Plus – how ChatGPT-maker OpenAI signed a US$38 billion deal with Amazon’s AWS cloud computing arm. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative, PhillipCapital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher today, tracking positive movements seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 0.43% at 4,447.66 points at 2.36pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$968.93M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Jardine Matheson, after the London-listed conglomerate said in a bourse filing today that it intends to repurchase up to US$250 million worth of shares under a proposed share buyback scheme. Elsewhere, from how shares of supermarket operator Sheng Siong hit an all-time high, to how business surveys showed Asia’s big manufacturing hubs struggling to fire up in October, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – from fried chicken stocks to big technology players – all about the impact of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to South Korea. 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 earlier today amid a mixed session in Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 0.11% at 4,432.65 points at 1.36pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$664.51M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Yangzijiang Financial, after the firm said yesterday that the Singapore Exchange greenlighted its proposed listing of YZJ Maritime Development and granted it a conditional eligibility-to-list. Elsewhere, from how China’s factory activity shrank for a seventh month in October, to how Disney’s networks went dark on Google’s pay-TV platform YouTube TV after negotiations to reach a licensing deal failed, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Singapore’s Straits Times Index really reach 10,000 points by 2040? That’s the forecast from DBS, pointing to sustained growth in the economy and capital markets. But as IPOs continue to be oversubscribed and institutional investors dominate allocations, the big question is: how can individual investors get a bigger piece of the pie? Phua Zhenghao, Group Head of Investments for Asset Management at CGS International, discusses what’s driving optimism in Singapore’s equity market, and what it’ll take to make that growth more inclusive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today as investors focused on a high profile meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea. The Straits Times Index was down 0.21% at 4,430.67 points at 11.46am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$717.13M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Mapletree Industrial Trust, after the Reit reported a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.0318 for the second fiscal quarter ended Sep 30, 2025. Elsewhere, from the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point as expected, to US big tech earnings from Meta, Microsoft and Alphabet, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – the Bank of Japan’s rate decision, the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Nvidia’s US$5 trillion market valuation. Plus, how OpenAI is reportedly laying the groundwork for an initial public offering that could value the firm at up to US$1 trillion. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today even as most Asian markets traded in the green. The Straits Times Index was down 0.34% at 4,435.25 points at 12.10pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$521.12M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel REIT, after the manager of the Reit posted a 0.6 per cent lower distributable income of S$159.6 million for the first nine months of its financial year. Elsewhere, from Toyota Motor’s comments that it did not explicitly promise a new US$10 billion investment in the United States, to one last look at the expectations ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s next monetary policy move, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Plus – how Amazon is setting aside another US$5 billion for investment in South Korean data centres. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares moved higher today even as most Asian markets traded lower. The Straits Times Index was up 0.4% at 4,458.06 points at 2.35pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.03B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit, after the US office-focused Reit posted distributable income of US$30.4 million for the third quarter ended Sep 30, down 14.8 per cent from US$35.7 million in the previous corresponding period. Elsewhere, from how Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump today signed a framework agreement for securing the supply of rare earths and what this means for US-China trade ahead of Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, to how Amazon is reportedly planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs beginning today, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can the viral power of Baby Shark turn into long-term investor value? Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today’s Market View dives into Pinkfong’s Seoul IPO ambitions and whether Korea’s cultural IP is set for another global wave. Micron’s upbeat earnings forecast also has Wall Street buzzing - what does it mean for the semiconductor cycle? In our Up or Down segment, we put Malaysia’s Gamuda, Indonesia’s Merdeka Gold, Zijin Gold, and Heineken under the spotlight. Plus, a check-in on the Straits Times Index, with Seatrium and Singtel making notable moves. And finally, our Last Word takes us inside the quirky retail empire of Don Don Donki, as succession looms for its Gen Z heir.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold at record highs, silver at a 14-year peak - are we in a new commodities supercycle? Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we break down what’s driving the surge in gold, silver, and even copper prices. We also dissect insider selling at high-flying companies like Nvidia, Macy’s, Motorola Solutions, Oklo, and NetApp amid Wall Street’s rally. Plus, we debate UP or DOWN calls on Netflix, Adani Power, Pfizer, Nvidia, Oracle, and Mapletree Investments. How did the Straits Times Index perform after testing support at the 4,300 level? And for our Last Word: Fat Bear Week 2025 in Alaska - why investors and bears alike are bulking up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oracle stuns Wall Street with a historic surge, shaking up the tech landscape and even billionaire rankings. US inflation data cools, boosting hopes for Fed rate cuts as equities inch to new highs. Michelle Martin takes you through Klarna’s red-hot IPO, Chipotle’s Asian expansion, Del Monte’s turnaround, and UOL’s property play. Can CNMC Goldmine’s shine last in a shifting rate environment? Plus, Singapore’s Straits Times Index powers to fresh records, with JP Morgan eyeing 5,000 by year-end. And in the Last Word—OpenAI sets its sights on making an AI movie that isn’t slop. Hosted by Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power struggles, cloud disruptors, and political shocks are moving markets. Hosted by Michelle Martin in this solo edition of Market View, dive into Lachlan Murdoch’s takeover of the Fox and News Corp empire, JPMorgan’s bullish call on a fast-growing cloud stock, and market reactions to leadership shifts in Japan and Indonesia. Hear why Nebius and Xpeng are gaining traction, while Cosco, Orient Overseas, and mm2 face headwinds. Plus, a check on the Straits Times Index, where Yangzijiang Shipbuilding outshines while SingTel lags. Insight-packed, forward-looking, and focused on what matters for your money today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is doubling down on Japan’s trading houses — but what does the Oracle of Omaha see that others might miss? Tech stocks continue to power Wall Street, lifting indices to fresh highs. It’s our daily game of UP or DOWN: Meituan, Didi, Tesla vs BYD, Geo Energy, GuocoLand, and Pop Mart. Plus, a check on the Straits Times Index, with Thai Bev leading and Genting Singapore dragging.And for our Last Word: Cadillac speeds into Formula 1 with Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas at the wheel. All this and more, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big deals are shaking up the beverage and sports worlds! Keurig Dr Pepper takes on JDE Peet in an $18 billion reset, while Puma might be changing owners. Intel gets caught up in a political tug-of-war as President Trump’s stake sparks sovereign wealth fund chatter. Meanwhile, investors weigh in on Thomson Medical, Marco Polo Marine, SingPost, and Nio. The Straits Times Index opens flat, with REITs and banks in focus. All this and more, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who’s buying, who’s selling — and what do the deals reveal? Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we break down Keppel’s bold share buybacks, Metro Holdings’ director trades, and Q&M Dental’s unusual mix of buying and selling. Then, the US government shocks markets with a 10% stake in Intel — one of the biggest state interventions since 2008. We size up Wall Street’s mixed week, preview earnings from Nvidia, Snowflake, Dell, Crowdstrike, and Li Auto, and play Up or Down with Google, Nio, SingPost, and Creative Technology. Plus, we check in on the Straits Times Index, Mapletree Logistics Trust, SingTel, and DFI Retail. And for the Last Word: Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters storms cinemas with singalong screenings, cosplay fans, and Billboard-topping anthems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street’s losing streak deepens as Walmart posts a rare profit miss. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into Walmart’s sales resilience, India’s luxury beauty boom, and corporate shake-ups. Global giants like L’Oréal, Shiseido, Estee Lauder, and Amorepacific are zeroing in on India’s rising consumers.We break down the UP or DOWN calls on Johnson & Johnson, Baidu, Great Eastern, Thomson Medical, and Coliwoo. Plus, a spotlight on the Straits Times Index movers SATS and DFI Retail. Catch the latest insights and signals shaping markets today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UOL’s stock is on fire—up nearly 40% this year—can the rally last? Analysts from CGS International, Citi, and DBS say yes, pointing to smart land buys and blockbuster project launches. Meanwhile, Wall Street cools as AI heavyweights like Nvidia and Palantir stumble. In today’s UP or DOWN, we size up Home Depot, Viking Therapeutics, Xiaomi, and iFast. The Straits Times Index regains the 4,200 level with Jardine Matheson in the lead, while ST Engineering lags. From Singapore property giants to global market movers, we connect the dots for investors. Hosted by Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intel’s turnaround story just got bigger—SoftBank is investing $2 billion while the U.S. government may take a 10% stake. Nio is steering its EVs into Singapore for the first time, widening its global footprint. Wall Street holds near record highs as bulls and bears clash ahead of Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech. We play UP or DOWN with Novo Nordisk, Palo Alto Networks, Yangzijiang Financial, and CapitaLand Ascendas REIT. The Straits Times Index slips under 4,200, with ST Engineering, Sembcorp, and Keppel dragging while Frasers Logistics shines. And our Last Word spotlights Judy Faulkner, who built Epic Systems into a health-tech empire from her basement. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earnings season heats up in Asia as Tencent posts double-digit profit growth, fuelled by its AI-powered advertising, gaming, and Weixin upgrades, while GoTo marks its fourth straight profitable quarter thanks to a TikTok tie-up. In Singapore, we run an UP or DOWN check on CapitaLand Investment, AEM, Food Empire, and EC World REIT to see how results match market moves. The Straits Times Index pushes into record territory led by City Developments and Singtel, while Taylor Swift makes podcast history and announces her new album. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode tracks the market movers across Asia and ends with a pop-culture twist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.