Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Dave Sekera, Chief US Market Strategist at Morningstar Research Services shares his insights on whether the US stock market’s ‘bad breadth’ is making even stalwart bulls nervous, implications of market gains driven disproportionately by a handful of stocks, how investors can approach Magnificent 7 through a different lens, and what the running theme is across the Q1 earnings calls. Presented by: Willie Keng Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

World Immunisation Week kicks off today! This year, the world celebrates 50 years since the World Health Organisation launched the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI).  For those who might not know, EPI was first established in 1974 to target six high-risk infectious diseases - namely, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles and tuberculosis. The programme was inducted with a goal of providing universal access to lifesaving vaccines for children worldwide.  In just five decades, EPI has saved more than 150 million lives. People of all ages in every region have benefited from this, and the programme is now expanded to encompass older children, adolescents, and adults throughout the life course against a wider spectrum of diseases.  On this episode of Morning Shot today, Christopher Clarke, Director of Scientific Leadership at Moderna - the company that was at the forefront of vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic - shares his insights on immunisation progress around the world and how Moderna is advancing with their vaccine development.  Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Swiss multinational corporation Sulzer has opened its first Innovation Technology Hub (InTecH) in Asia, based in Singapore. With investments over S$10 million, InTecH will explore new methods for recycling plastics, EV batteries, and lubricant oils, while also developing bio-based goods such as Polylactic Acid (PLA). This expansion cements Sulzer's position as a leader in sustainable technology and supports Singapore's goal of becoming a regional green manufacturing hub. We find out more about its plans with Toh Jia Ping, Head Process Plant, APAC, Sulzer. Presented by Emaad Akhtar  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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

US stocks soared higher for a second session, as a strong batch of corporate earnings eased concerns over higher rates. This is as Market veteran Howard Marks says the Fed is ‘not going back’ to ultra-low rates.  With current interest rates, what opportunities are present in the markets, and what risks should income investors watch for? Willie Keng speaks to Carinn Neo, Senior Portfolio Manager, Paragon Capital Management. Presented and produced by Willie Keng

Willie Keng catches up with Ben Luk, Senior Multi Asset Strategist at State Street Global Markets, to talk about the trajectory of the US dollar and Asian currencies; attractive sectors for investors in the equities space; why emerging markets are continuing to struggle; and the impact of potential Fed rate cuts on South-east Asia. Presented and produced by Willie Keng Edited by Emaad Akhtar

Inflationary pressures was one headwind that came up in every bank call. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March came in higher-than-expected, showing sticky inflation is still in play and adding to the reasons why the US Federal Reserve may hold off on interest rate cuts again in Q2.  Frank Cappelleri Founder and President, CappThesis shares his insights on the latest inflationary pressures, expectations on PCE figures and big earnings set to be released later this week, and whether a demise in big-tech could cause a market crash. Presented by: Willie Keng Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: iStockphoto

"Avoid complacency but don't adopt “catastrophic thinking”. Speaking at the recent Ecosperity Week organised by Temasek, Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam says that the investment needed to push us along on our net-zero journey is not a cost. Drawing from a buzz phrase made popular by the Chinese, Mr Tharman noted that too much climate pessimism leads to people ‘lying flat’. On this episode of Morning Shot, Zhu Wenjun, Deputy Director of the Insurance Risk and Finance Research Centre and Associate Professor at NTU’s Nanyang Business School weighs in on the importance of public-private partnerships in the climate space, and the shift in thinking towards tackling the triple crises of climate, water and biodiversity crises together. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

The world is marking English Language Day at the UN; a day to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity. We also use it to marvel at the development and usage of the language, which is the most-spoken language in the world (including native and non-native speakers). Audrey quizzes Emaad about some fun facts about the language, and tests his skills in pronouncing the longest word ever. Try it out for yourself: Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis! Presented by Audrey Siek and Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

If you are into Mandopop, you would have heard of Eric Chou. Well, the Taiwanese singer-songwriter is not coming to our show. But we do have his lookalike, the Korean "Eric Chou." He is a talented young entrepreneur who turned his passion for his mother's kimchi into a successful chain of hawker stalls here in just 1.5 years. Discover the secret behind his success, his plans for the future, and how he balances business and ambition in our conversation with Jack Chu, Founder & Director, JIN Kimchi. Presented by Emaad Akhtar and 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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

April 22 each year should hold a special place in every human being's heart. Why, you may ask? Well it marks Earth Day, also known as International Mother Earth Day, an occasion that gives us all the opportunity to take action to protect our beloved planet, in whatever way possible.  Emaad and Audrey delve into the origins of Earth Day, this year's theme, and potentially the biggest Earth Day cleanup event in history! Presented by Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors