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Join Michelle Martin in conversation with her guest, Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend. Global markets faced a severe downturn on Monday, with significant losses from New York to Tokyo. The VIX, Wall Street's "fear gauge," saw a historic spike, indicating heightened market volatility. Japan's Nikkei 225 suffered its biggest drop since 1987, exacerbated by fears of a US economic slowdown. Cheng Chye Hsern analyzes the factors behind these market movements, the implications of high P/E ratios, and potential portfolio strategies for investors amidst the chaos. 

Actor and former national rugby player Paul Foster was just 29 and in peak physical condition when he experienced sudden nausea and motion sickness, which prompted his first full health screening. That's when he discovered more about his family history of high cholesterol. Although he thought he was managing his cholesterol levels, he would need extra medical intervention at age 42. Now with stents in his arteries and injectable medication, Foster and his doctor, Dr. Michael MacDonald, Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Harley Street Heart Centre, share more about the high costs associated with being unaware of the silent dangers of one of the most prevalent risk factors contributing to heart disease in this show with Michelle Martin.

Join Michelle Martin's race through the market with Ryan Huang. We begin this Monday morning with Director Deals and institutional trading. Mapletree Logistics Trust sees insider buying amidst leadership changes. Raffles Medical Group's executive director also makes market moves. In the US, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway trims its stakes in Apple and Bank of America. We also cover earnings reports from Berkshire Hathaway, and market updates on Chevron, Li Auto, Hotel Properties, and the Straits Times Index. 

Bonds have been in the 2024 limelight! Demand has been increasing as investors look to lock in yields. With IR poised to come down, and investors wanting to cut risks, what do you need to know about bond ETFs? Michelle Martin finds out with U-Jin Lim, Senior ETF Business Development Manager from Nikko Asset Management Asia Limited to find out. Learn more at nikkoam.com.sg/etf. Important Information by Nikko Asset Management Asia Limited:   This podcast is purely for informational purposes only with no consideration given to the specific investment objective, financial situation and particular needs of any specific person. It should not be relied upon as financial advice. Any securities mentioned herein are for illustration purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation for investment. You should seek advice from a financial adviser before making any investment. 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Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang delve into the latest market developments across the Asia-Pacific region. They analyze significant director deals in Mapletree Logistics Trust and Raffles Medical Group, and discuss Berkshire Hathaway's latest trades involving Apple and Bank of America. Discover how institutional actions impact major players like Disney, Caterpillar, and Eli Lilly. Additionally, the duo examines the market performance of Chevron, Li Auto, and Hotel Properties amidst broader market shifts and local trends. Join Michelle for her tour of markets every weekday morning!

Although he deals with the affluent who pay for complex strategies to wealth this CEO takes helps us understand where the "everyman" should put their cash to work to grow their wealth. Christopher Tan CEO of Providend joins Michelle Martin for the conversation where both keep things simple to help us all make better choices with our cash.

Hosted by Michelle Martin with her guest, Yeap Jun Rong, market analyst with IG, we start in a sea of red it is red as  Asia-Pacific markets sold off this morning , on the back of an overnight drop on Wall Street with Tokyo, the hardest hit. Michelle and Jun Rong analyze corporate earnings from Amazon, Apple, Intel, Jardine Matheson, Keppel, OCBC, Adani Enterprises, and ComfortDelGro. They also discuss the latest "it" thing in the market for AI and debate if a USD $99 wearable is worth the hype. Tune in for insights on what’s driving  market movements and what investors should watch out for next.

Hosted by Michelle Martin with Yeap Jun Rong, this episode of "Market View" covers major earnings announcements and market trends. Michelle discusses Meta's significant surge in net income, Singapore Airlines' profit decline, and UOB's steady performance. The conversation also touches on SMRT's earnings, Boeing's leadership change, Mastercard's profit jump, GSK's positive forecast, and Toyota's strong demand for hybrid vehicles. Yeap Jun Rong provides insights into the implications of recent central bank actions in Japan and the US on exchange rates.

The glow from within is what Michelle Martin is on the hunt for. In this episode, she checks out a polynucleotide treatment that is not a filler, to explore the benefits it offers. 

Tune in for an expert analysis of what investors should watch for in the last two months of 2024. Hosted by Michelle Martin, with guest Zane Aw, Research Analyst at Phillip Securities Research, this episode of "Money and Me" dives into the current state and outlook of global stock markets. They discuss the recent highs driven by cooling inflation and potential rate cuts, tech stocks and the AI fueled . Zane shares insights on the dynamics of developed versus emerging markets, the impact of the AI-fueled tech boom, and strategies for navigating the summer market.