Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Trump Media & Technology is now part of two broad indexes of US stocks: the Russell 1000 Index of large-cap stocks and the Russell 3000 Index. And several popular passive funds - namely index and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) - automatically buy whatever shares are part of those Russell indexes. Jay Woods, CMT, Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets shares his insights on the prospects of Trump Media and how investors should position themselves when it comes to passive investing in ETFs and other funds. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah Photo credits: Joe Raedle / Getty Images

"Look within yourself, don’t compare with others.” A message that Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong sent out to youths recently as he urged them to follow their own talents when deciding which career paths to take. Well, it’s never easy trying to figure out where your passion lies and whether you want to pursue it as a career, but the Government is looking to provide more opportunities and support for Singaporeans looking to pursue their aspirations.  Just how ready are our younger generations in pursuing their dreams, and what kind of support do they need?  On this episode of Morning Shot, Jason Tan, Associate Professor from the National Institute of Education’s Policy, Curriculum and Leadership Department, and Sophia Ng, Co-Founder of Kidztropic Singapore share their insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah Photo credits: SMU

Have you ever paid attention to all the strange phenomena of our bodies and why they occur? We take yawning, hiccuping and getting wrinkly fingers and toes (after immersing them in water for long enough), for instance, in our stride but never really investigate the science behind it. On this episode of Breakfast Bites, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey do exactly that - and offer some handy solutions! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek  Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Manpreet Gill, Chief Investment Officer, Africa/Middle East/Europe, Standard Chartered discusses why he is optimistic about US and Indian stocks in the third quarter. He also explains how investors should brace for shifting winds in the coming months from the prospect of rate cuts as well as geopolitical shakeups. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Considering travelling to Japan soon? Emaad has recently returned from the Land of the Rising Sun and shares with Audrey and listeners some helpful tips that can make your trip more cost-effective, convenient and ultimately, enjoyable! Think flights, in-country transportation and data plans! Presented by Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek  Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

While disposable diapers are a convenience for parents, they create a massive environmental burden. A Singaporean company is tackling this issue head-on with a two-pronged approach: developing safe, eco-friendly diapers and building the first diaper recycling facility in Southeast Asia. Justin Wong, Co-founder of CozyCove shares more about their innovative solutions and ambitious plans for a diaper waste-free future. For more information: https://www.acozyfuture.com/ Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

In his latest speech, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed concern that holding interest rates too high for too long could jeopardize economic growth. Setting the stage for a two-day appearance on Capitol Hill this week, the central bank leader said that the economy and labour market have stayed strong despite recent cooling.  Laila Pence, President & Co-Founder, Pence Wealth Management weighs in on how long is too long, the scale of rate cuts we might see in the coming months; whether a lack of market breadth kept the S&P 500′s gains in check; if we're seeing central bank divergence currently; as well as her top conviction calls.  Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Tierney L. Cross | Bloomberg | Getty Images

If you live in the Ang Mo Kio, Bishan-Toa Payoh and Tanjong Pagar housing estates, pigeon sightings are probably common. And in some cases - more common than some might like.  From now till December, authorities will be stepping up measures to manage pigeon populations in these areas. Under a pilot initiative, the town councils managing these estates will be involved in the culling of these birds, among other measures, as part of efforts to reduce their populations.   On this episode of Morning Shot, Anbarasi Boopal, Co-CEO for Advocacy at Animal Concerns Research & Education Society shares her insights on this pesky problem. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah Photo credits: ST

Phan Vee Leung, CIO, Trackrecord discusses why the risk appetite is waning for crypto at the moment, with defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox set to return $9 billion worth of Bitcoin. He explains why long term drivers are likely to support prices such as the launch of more exchange traded funds tied to digital currencies, and more money flowing into the space. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer of FedWatch Advisors shares his insights on how markets are pricing in a Trump/Biden result in the November presidential elections. He also explains he thinks the first rate cut, if any, is likely to come in December. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: CNN/ Getty Images