Your Money with Michelle Martin

Join Michelle Martin in her smart roundup of markets with Ryan Huang. This episode dives into the latest institutional trading moves, highlighting Singapore Airlines, Digital Core REIT, and SunMoon Food. Explore Big Tech's new strategies with Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, and the market performance of Eli Lilly, Meta, Walmart, and Home Depot. The discussion wraps up with insights on E.l.f. Beauty, Ola Electric, Restaurant Brands, Temu, and SGX, providing a comprehensive market overview for the week.

Michelle Martin invites ex Citi and Goldman Sachs veteran Simon Ree, now founder of a platform empowering investors with tools and knowledge, the Tao of Trading. This episode explores the essential differences between investing, trading, and gambling. Learn why many who think they’re investors are actually traders, and the potential risks of this misconception. Simon discusses risk management, the role of emotions, and why trading should never be confused with gambling. Gain insights into the mindset of a successful trader and the importance of consistency in achieving trading success.

What's the significance of Warren Buffett raising cash just before the US sell-off? How did the price of Bitcoin react to global sell-off? What could the Fed do next in the face of recessionary fears? Has the sell-off sunk tech? Is the worst of the sell-off behind Japan? Michelle Martin discusses the volatility rocked market with Arun Pai, Investments team, Monk’s Hill Ventures. 

Michelle Martin tours markets in the morning with Ryan Huang. Both look at  DBS CEO Piyush Gupta stepping down and Tan Su Shan stepping in, updates on Disney, Sony, and Novo Nordisk's earnings. We also dive into Citi's Buy List, featuring big tech companies like Apple and Amazon. Finally, we play UP or DOWN with companies like Hilton, Softbank, and Boeing.

Join Michelle Martin's tour of markets. With Ryan Huang, Michelle explores Asia-Pacific markets; trading looks mixed at the morning start as Tokyo, Sydney, and Seoul show varied performances. Corporate earnings are back in focus with significant results from Dyna-Mac, Riverstone, Fraser and Neave, and more. We also delve into the latest from Yum Brands, Uber, and Kenvue. Lastly, the episode covers Elon Musk's legal battle with advertisers.

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!