Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek
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Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.
APR 17, 2026
17/04/26 - US Markets Wrap: Breaking 7,000 - What the Rally Is Really Telling UsWall Street is celebrating historic highs as optimism over a potential resolution to the Iran conflict pushes the S&P 500 past the 7,000 mark. The Nasdaq is also riding a massive wave of momentum by notching its longest winning streak since 2009. Mark Newton, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy, Fundstrat Global Advisors, dissect what the charts are really saying about this record-breaking rally. He explains whether the tech-heavy momentum is dangerously overextended and reveals if the underlying market breadth actually supports a longer run. We also explore the key technical support levels to watch if upcoming geopolitical talks stumble and discuss exactly how investors should position their portfolios to navigate potential macroeconomic headwinds.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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APR 17, 2026
17/04/26 - Bigger Pic: Do SMID stocks hold any value in today’s marketSingapore’s small- and mid-cap (SMID) stocks are gaining renewed attention as market reforms, improving liquidity, and fresh institutional inflows begin to reshape the sector. But with oil prices rising, inflation risks lingering, and global uncertainty increasing, how should investors approach this space now?
On The Bigger Picture, Dan Koh invites Andy Wong, Senior Equity Research Analyst at OCBC to discuss what’s really driving the sector, how macro risks like rising oil prices and inflation are impacting smaller companies, and where investors can still find opportunities in today’s market.
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APR 17, 2026
17/04/26 - Mind Your Business: Christabel Chua on converting followers into customersThe creator economy has made it easier than ever to build an audience. But turning that audience into a real business is a very different challenge.
In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show speaks with Christabel Chua, co-founder of Bridge & Bella, about her transition from content creator to brand builder and how she used her experience as a creator to build a product-led business.
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APR 17, 2026
17/04/26 - Companies To Watch: Allbirds stock jumps over 400 percent on AI pivotAllbirds has made a dramatic pivot from footwear to artificial intelligence, rebranding itself as NewBird AI and sending its stock soaring. After struggling with declining sales and selling off its core business, the company is now betting on AI compute infrastructure and GPU services.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down what’s driving the rally, the strategy behind the pivot, and whether this is a genuine turnaround story or a hype-driven move.
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APR 17, 2026
17/04/26 - Morning Shot: Can a Singapore Brand Stay Local Without Being Made Here?As businesses grapple with rising costs, more are shifting parts of their operations overseas to stay competitive. But when a homegrown brand like Tiger Beer moves production abroad, it raises a deeper question: what do we lose when things are no longer made here?
Associate Professor Lau Kong Cheen, Head of the Marketing Programme at the Singapore University of Social Sciences’ (SUSS) School of Business joins the Breakfast Show to unpack whether rising costs are reshaping not just business decisions, but how we define what is truly “Singaporean” in a globalised economy and whether identity can endure even as production moves elsewhere.
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APR 17, 2026
17/04/26 - Breakfast Quiz: Can you identify these iconic voices?No visuals, no hints… just voices. We celebrate World Voice Day with a fun, fast-paced quiz featuring some of the most recognisable voices of our time!
Play along with us — how many can you get before the reveal? Tune in and test your ears!
Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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APR 16, 2026
16/04/26 - US Markets Wrap: Are markets too complacent? Nasdaq, S&P 500 hit new highsThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are breaking records and riding massive win streaks, but is the market ignoring the risks right in front of it? Aninda Mitra, Head of Asia Macro and Investment Strategy at BNY Investments discussesa fascinating Wall Street session where the Nasdaq advanced 1.6% to hit 24,016 (marking an 11-day win streak) and the S&P 500 gained 0.8% to close at 7,023. While investors seem buoyed by hopes of a resolution to the Iran war, the Dow shed 72 points, reminding us that the broader economic picture remains complex.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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APR 16, 2026
16/04/26 - Bigger Pic: After a record Q1, will global tensions cool property investments?Singapore’s property investment market just posted its strongest first quarter on record — but rising geopolitical tensions could test that momentum. We speak with Leonard Tay, Head of Research, Knight Frank Singapore, on what’s driving the surge, where investors are placing bets, and whether global risks could derail the outlook.
Produced and presented by Audrey Siek
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APR 16, 2026
16/04/26 - Companies To Watch: JPMorgan delivers strong earnings but Jamie Dimon still sees risksJPMorgan has reported stronger-than-expected earnings, with profit rising and trading revenue hitting a record as market volatility boosted activity across Wall Street. Investment banking also rebounded, while consumer spending and loan growth remained resilient.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down JPMorgan’s latest results, what drove the quarter, and why Jamie Dimon is still warning about risks.
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APR 16, 2026
16/04/26 - Morning Shot: How Southeast Asia Is Handling a More Unpredictable United StatesFor years, engaging the United States was seen as a way for Southeast Asia to secure stability and economic opportunity. But that assumption is now being tested. With tariffs, shifting alliances and a more unpredictable foreign policy under President Donald Trump, countries in the region are starting to reassess what engagement with Washington really means.
In this episode of Morning Shot, we speak to Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the US Programme at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, to unpack why Southeast Asia’s approach may be shifting from pragmatic cooperation to something more defensive and what that could mean for the future of US–ASEAN relations.
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