Podcasts about straits times index

Singapore shares dipped today as investors digest a slew of corporate earnings from blue chip companies in the country. The Straits Times Index was down 0.3% at 5,005.57 points at 2.41pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.46B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have Genting Singapore after the company yesterday reported a 30 per cent decline in net profit for the second half of its financial year to S$155.6 million, from S$222 million in the same year-ago period. Elsewhere, from investors’ reactions to US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, to how markets in Japan and South Korea reached record highs, more international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – more on investors’ sentiment towards the AI trade as Anthropic unveiled 10 new ways for business customers to use its AI plugins, and as they looked ahead to Nvidia’s latest earnings due overnight. 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 slid today as investors continue to mull uncertainties relating to US tariffs on global trading partners. The Straits Times Index was down 0.52% at 5,015.04 points at 2.12pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.48B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have UOB, after the bank said today that its net profit for the fourth quarter fell 7 per cent on the back of margin pressures from lower benchmark rates. Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump warned countries against backing away from recently negotiated trade deals after the Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariffs, to a fresh trade tangle between Japan and China, more international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares nudged higher today as investors continue to digest developments on the global trade front. The Straits Times Index was up 0.16% at 5,025.75 points at 2.32pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.05B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have United Overseas Insurance, after the insurance arm of UOB on Friday posted a net profit of S$23.7 million for the second half of its 2025 fiscal year ended Dec 31 – a 51.5 per cent increase from S$15.6 million in the year-ago period. Elsewhere, from how markets in Asia-Pacific largely shrugged off US President Donald Trump’s latest decision to increase global tariffs to 15 per cent from 10 per cent, to how Singapore’s core inflation eased to 1 per cent in January – more economic and international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – a look ahead to earnings due this week, with all eyes laser focused on Nvidia’s latest results. 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 today as most Asian markets traded lower. The Straits Times Index was up 0.23% at 5,012.95 points at 2.53pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.10B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have SIA Engineering Company, after the aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul provider yesterday reported a net profit of S$41.9 million for the third quarter, up 9.7 per cent from the year-ago period. Elsewhere, from how shares of China’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) startups Zhipu and MiniMax Group soared in Hong Kong as the market reopened after the Chinese New Year, to how Indonesia and the US finalised a trade deal to cut US levies from 32% to 19%, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, how Nvidia is reportedly close to finalising a US$30 billion investment in OpenAI, as the chipmaker moves to take a stake in one of its largest customers. 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 saw gains today as most Asian markets traded higher. The Straits Times Index was up 1.09% at 12.54pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$953.72M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Yangzijiang Maritime, after the maritime financial solutions provider announced yesterday that it will hold an extraordinary general meeting on Mar 6 to seek shareholders’ approval on the proposed adoption of a share buyback mandate. Elsewhere, from how minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting showed policymakers in no rush to cut rates, to a rise in tech heavyweights after news on Tuesday that Nvidia signed a multiyear deal to sell Meta Platforms millions of its current and future artificial intelligence chips, 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 were little moved in a shortened session today as investors looked ahead to the Chinese New Year holiday. The Straits Times Index was down 0.04% at 4,935.69 points at 11.37am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$733.14M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Marco Polo Marine, after the integrated marine logistics company today posted revenue of S$32.8 million for its first quarter ended Dec 31, up 27 per cent from S$25.8 million in the same period a year earlier. Elsewhere, from how Singapore’s key exports expanded by a slower-than-expected 9.3 per cent year on year in January, to how shares of Chinese jeweller Laopu Gold and miner CMOC Group rallied in Hong Kong, more economic and international headlines remain in focus. Also on deck, how Alibaba Group Holding led a Chinese tech-share sell-off after the Pentagon added some of the country’s biggest names to a list of companies aiding the military, only to withdraw that roster minutes later without explanation. 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.

Is artificial intelligence about to upend trucking, property, and even your portfolio playbook? A former karaoke firm, Algorhythm Holdings, sparks an “AI Scare Trade” after unveiling its SemiCab logistics platform - rattling trucking and real estate services stocks as investors reassess disruption risk. Back home, Singapore’s S$155 billion Budget 2026 boosts AI adoption and business competitiveness just as the Straits Times Index surges past 5,000 for the first time. Wilmar International and United Overseas Land power the rally, with broker targets from UOB Kay Hian and Maybank Securities hinting at further upside. In UP or DOWN, we track Restaurant Brands, Pinterest, Instacart and Cisco as earnings and tariffs reshape sentiment. And in our Last Word, Britney Spears’ US$200 million catalog sale to Primary Wave reminds us that songs now live on balance sheets as much as playlists. A cross-asset conversation on disruption, liquidity and valuation - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. Hear about : Algorhythm Holdings (SemiCab), Wilmar International, United Overseas Land, Restaurant Brands International, Pinterest, Instacart, Cisco, Primary Wave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher today to track movements in the region. The Straits Times Index was up 0.39% at 4,983.73 points at 2.21pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.44B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have CapitaLand Investment, after the real asset manager sank into the red with a net loss of S$142 million for its second half ended Dec 31, 2025, reversing from net profit of S$148 million in the previous corresponding period. Elsewhere, from a lookahead to Singapore Budget 2026 Statement, to how China’s factory deflation eased more than expected in January, more economic headlines remained in focus. 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 fell today as investors continue to mull a selloff in US tech stocks overnight. The Straits Times Index dropped 0.7 per cent in the first 30 minutes of trading, with most counters opening in the red. In terms of counters to watch, we have Nio, after the electric vehicle maker projects to record its first-ever quarterly adjusted operating profit for the quarter ended Dec 31. Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump unveils TrumpRx discounted drugs website and what the move means for major pharmaceutical players, to how Intel and AMD have reportedly notified Chinese customers of supply shortages for server central processing units, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, how Amazon said it plans to spend US$200 billion this year on data centres, chips and other equipment. 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, in line with regional movements. The Straits Times Index was down 0.24% at 4,953.78 points at 11.54am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$858.58M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel, after the asset manager’s net profit rose 27.2 per cent to S$645.4 million for the second half ended December, from S$507.5 million the year before. Elsewhere, from how shares of Qualcomm and Arm Holdings fell steeply after the semiconductor companies delivered quarterly reports, to how the Trump administration is reportedly willing to allow China’s ByteDance to buy Nvidia’s H200 chips, more corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, what we should know about share price movements in AMD and Alphabet overnight. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher in early trade today. The Straits Times Index was up 0.16% at 4,952.07 points at 10.06am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$418.73M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have Singtel, given how KKR and Singtel will acquire Singapore-based ST Telemedia Global Data Centres for S$6.6 billion, in one of the largest data-centre transactions in Asia. Elsewhere, from how Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran resigned from his position as chair of the White House's Council of Economic Advisers, to how Nvidia is reportedly nearing a deal to invest US$20 billion in OpenAI as part of its latest funding round, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. 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 rose today as Asian markets rebounded from the previous day’s losses. The Straits Times Index was up 1.04% at 4,943.04 points at 2.30pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.06B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have the Singapore Exchange given how the bourse operator and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) are working on paving the way for forward-looking disclosures by listed companies. Elsewhere, from how Australia’s central bank raised its benchmark policy rate for the first time in two years today, to how US President Donald Trump said tariffs on Indian goods would be cut from 50% to 18% in return for New Delhi halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers, 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 fell today to track movements in Asian equities. The Straits Times Index was down 0.72% at 4,869.73 points at 2.14pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.22B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have ST Engineering, after the company launched its largest unmanned cargo aircraft to date at the media preview of the Singapore Airshow yesterday, along with other products from its defence and urban solutions divisions. Elsewhere, from how private sector surveys out today showed Asia’s factory activity expanded in January, to Alibaba spending three billion yuan (S$549 million) to attract users to its Qwen artificial intelligence (AI) app during the Chinese New Year holiday, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, what to watch ahead of earnings from tech majors ⁠Alphabet, Amazon and AMD. 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 dipped today as investors continue to mull global earnings out this week. The Straits Times Index was down 0.18% at 11.36am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$794.05M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel DC Reit, after the manager of the data centre-focused Reit today announced a DPU of S$0.05248 for the second half ended Dec 31, 2025, up from S$0.04902 for the corresponding period a year earlier. Elsewhere, from how Apple forecast a surge of ‍up to 16% in revenue for the March quarter, to how core consumer prices in Tokyo rose 2.0% in January from a year earlier, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, how US President Donald Trump said he would unveil his pick to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later today. 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 nudged higher today as investors mull the US Federal Reserve’s move to hold interest rates as expected. The Straits Times Index was up 0.15% at 4,916.55 points at 1.31pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$918.03M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Sembcorp Industries, after the company said yesterday that its wholly owned subsidiary Sembcorp Power will supply memory chip giant Micron with an additional 150 megawatts of power to support a new Woodlands plant in capturing artificial intelligence demand. Elsewhere from how investors are making sense of earnings out of Microsoft and Meta, to how June is seen as the next likely window for a Federal Reserve rate cut, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, how a report by The Information revealed that NVIDIA, Amazon and Microsoft are in talks to invest up to US$60 billion in OpenAI. 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 fell today after crossing the 4,900 mark yesterday. The Straits Times Index was down 0.42% at 4,902.23 points at 2.18pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.09B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have ST Engineering, after the group announced today that its total contract awards for 2025 reached a record S$18.7 billion, exceeding the S$12.6 billion total in 2024 by about 49 per cent. Elsewhere, from how gold broke through US$5,200 for the first time today, to how China has reportedly approved its first batch of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips for import, more international and corporate 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 fell today, tracking movements in Asian markets. The Straits Times Index was down 0.66% at 4,859.01 points at 2.20pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$986.49M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have MoneyMax Financial, after the Catalist-listed pawnbroker on Friday attained in-principle approval from the Singapore Exchange for the transfer of its listing to the bourse’s mainboard. Elsewhere, from how the Singapore dollar strengthened to its strongest level against the greenback since late 2014, to gold crossing the psychological US$5,000 mark, more local and economic headlines remain in focus. Also on deck – what to watch this week, from big tech earnings to a Fed rate decision, as well as succession issues at luxury conglomerate LVMH. 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 rose today, driven by banking heavyweights UOB and OCBC. The Straits Times Index was up 1.26% at 4,889.27 points at 2.34pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.17B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust, after the Reit recorded a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.0388 (3.88 Singapore cents) for the second half-year ended Dec 31, 2025. Elsewhere, from how Singapore’s full-year core inflation for 2025 came in at 0.7 per cent, to how the Bank of Japan raised its growth estimate and maintained its hawkish inflation forecasts as it kept interest rates steady, more economic headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – more on Intel’s latest results as the chipmaker struggles to meet AI data centre demand. 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 inched higher today, tracking a positive session seen on Wall Street overnight. The Straits Times Index was up 0.44% at 4,830.89 points at 11.48am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$853.16M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Info-Tech Systems, after the software provider said yesterday that it expects to report a “considerable increase” in its consolidated net profit for FY2025, compared with the full-year ended Dec 31, 2024. Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump retreated from using threats of force as an option for acquiring Greenland and what that means for markets, to how South Korea’s stock benchmark topped 5,000 points for the first time, more international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, Toku’s IPO on the Singapore Exchange, and Netflix’s offer to buy Warner Bros. 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 investors continue to monitor developments on the global trade front. The Straits Times Index was down 0.37% at 4,810.28 points at 2.24pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$923.01M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have Frasers Logistics and Centrepoint Trust, after the manager of the trust said it will hold an annual general meeting on Jan 26, 2026, to respond to recent queries from unitholders. Elsewhere, from how a “Sell America” trade gripped markets on Wall Street overnight amid escalating trade tensions between the US and Europe over the issue of Greenland, to how Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang is reportedly planning to travel to China as he works to reopen the market for his company’s AI chips, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. 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 were little moved today as Asian markets traded mostly lower. The Straits Times Index was up 0.05% at 4,837.15 points at 2.12pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$927.87M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have the Singapore Exchange, after the local bourse announced yesterday that it will expand its current suite of offerings to introduce futures on longer-dated Japanese government bonds (JGB). Elsewhere, from how US Treasury yields climbed to their highest level in more than four months, as a resurgence of trade-war concerns hit risk sentiment, to how Korea Exchange’s CEO sees the Kospi hitting 6,000 points, more international headlines remain in focus. Also on deck, how China left benchmark loan prime rates unchanged for the eighth consecutive month in January today, matching market expectations. 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 moved lower today as investors continued to monitor the global trade situation. The Straits Times Index was down 0.53% at 4,823.26 points at 2.07pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$744.02M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Yangzijiang Maritime, after the maritime financial solution provider today announced its proposed share buyback, as part of its broader capital management plans. Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump threatened to slap extra tariffs on eight European nations until the U.S. was allowed to buy Greenland, to how China’s economic growth slowed to a three-year low in the fourth quarter, more international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – what to watch out of the World Economic Forum held in Davos this 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 inched higher today as investors continue to set their sights on the AI trade as well as the ongoing situation in Iran. The Straits Times Index was up 0.15% at 4,840.70 points at 2.41pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$930.26M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel, after the asset manager announced yesterday that it secured a 720 megawatt (MW) power bank for an artificial intelligence data-centre campus near Melbourne, Australia. Elsewhere from how official advance estimates out today showed Malaysia’s economy grew 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025 from a year earlier, to how TSMC will try to accelerate the transfer of its advanced chipmaking expertise to the US in the future, more economic and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments for the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today, tracking movements in most Asian markets. The Straits Times Index was down 0.21% at 4,802.25 points at 11.58am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$573.84M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have UOB, after the bank priced S$850 million in perpetual capital securities at 3 per cent under the bank’s US$30 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme. Elsewhere, from how South Korea’s central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged in a widely expected move, to how Alibaba Group Holding plans to link its flagship online shopping and travel services to its artificial intelligence app, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, how US President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on certain AI chips. 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 despite regional markets registering gains. The Straits Times Index was down 0.14% at 4,800.26 points at 2.16pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$796.06M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Centurion after the property manager said yesterday that the development and divestment of Epiisod Macquarie Park under a forward purchase agreement have taken place. Elsewhere, from how China’s trade surplus climbed to US$1.2 trillion in 2025, to what is at stake in the US Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, more economic and international headlines remained in focus. 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 to track advances seen in the region. The Straits Times Index was up 0.42% at 4,786.68 points at 1.28pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$719.21M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Vin’s Holdings. That’s after the car dealer yesterday launched a S$20 million multicurrency commercial paper facility programme to be issued entirely as digital securities on the SDAX Exchange platform. Elsewhere, from how the yen dropped to its weakest level against the US dollar since July 2024 following speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may soon call a snap election, to how SK Hynix Inc. plans to spend 19 trillion won (S$16.6 billion) building a new advanced chip packaging facility, more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. Also on deck – more on the “Sell America” trade seen yesterday and whether it can continue to bolster regional stocks in the days to come. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Nirgunan Tiruchelvam, Head of Consumer & Internet, Aletheia Capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares traded in the positive territory today. The Straits Times Index was up 0.68% at 4,776.89 points at 1.06pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$631.00M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have the Singapore Exchange, after the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Friday proposed various legislative and regulatory changes to facilitate the establishment of the SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge. Elsewhere, from how Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co is expected to post a 27% jump in fourth-quarter net profit to a record due to the seemingly insatiable demand for AI infrastructure, to how Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Trump administration threatened him with a criminal indictment, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Straits Times Index has kicked off the year on solid ground , riding on the strength of local banks and defensive sectors, and it’s coming off a record-breaking 2025. But while Singapore equities look steady, big questions are brewing elsewhere in the market. China’s economy is showing tentative signs of stabilisation, even as property woes linger… and in the AI space, even giants aren’t immune to reality checks, with Elon Musk’s xAI burning through cash to fuel its ambitions. So are markets still pricing in optimism, and is artificial intelligence still in a hype cycle, or entering a more sobering phase for investors? On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS, for more insights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks are quietly making history, but are we about to test how solid that rally really is? The Straits Times Index has just pushed past the 4,700 mark, hitting a fresh all-time high even as geopolitical risks refuse to go away. At the same time, consumer stocks here are getting a second wind as costs cool, while halfway across the world, a brewing AI showdown, sparked by China’s Zhipu AI heading for an IPO, could ignite a global price war that shakes tech markets everywhere. So is this the calm confidence of a mature market… or the last leg before volatility kicks back in? On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital, for more details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares rose in the first trading session of 2026 today. The Straits Times Index was up 0.4% at 4,664.97 points at 12.31pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$418.45M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Nio, after the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker said it had new record-high monthly and quarterly deliveries. Meanwhile, from how Singapore’s economy expanded 4.8 per cent year on year in 2025 to how Samsung Electronics said its customers have praised the differentiated competitiveness of its next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, or HBM4, more economic and corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, how US markets are expected to kickstart the year in the first trading session of 2026. 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 in the last trading day of 2025. The Straits Times Index was down 0.2% at 4,646.27 points at 10.29am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$199.83M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have SUTL Enterprise, after the marina developer and operator said yesterday that it will acquire Marina at Keppel Bay from Keppel Bay for S$40 million, with the acquisition to be completed in the second half of 2026. Elsewhere, from how China's manufacturing activity unexpectedly grew in December, to how Taiwanese tech titan TSMC has started mass producing its cutting-edge 2-nanometre semiconductor chips, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Audrey Ho, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher today in the last full trading day of 2025. The Straits Times Index was up 0.51% at 4,657.14 points at 2.39pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$499.98M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have ST Engineering, after the group today said that it expects to report a positive net profit for the second half of 2025, after taking into account all the one-off effects for the period. Meanwhile, from how Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire Singapore-based startup Manus, to how the US government has reportedly granted an annual licence to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to bring in chip manufacturing equipment to their facilities in China for 2026, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. 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 were little moved today as investors kicked off the last trading week of 2025. The Straits Times Index was up 0.04% at 4,638.14 points at 2.47pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$423.31M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel and Keppel DC Reit. That's after the two entities said on Dec 26 that the authorities have conditionally green-lit a 10-year lease extension for Keppel Data Centre Campus, which is owned by a Keppel-led joint venture (JV). Elsewhere, from how China is about to start paying interest on its official digital currency, to how Bitcoin rose in Asia trading to top US$90,000, more international 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.