Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Christine Short, Vice President of Research at Wall Street Horizon shares her expert analysis on whether the market rally is losing steam, what investors will be watching out for this earnings season, late earnings report index, and interest rates.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

Have you ever thought about how often you mindlessly scroll through social media on a daily basis, and what kind of content makes you take a pause to watch, read or even engage?  In a world that’s exploding with content, what exactly differentiates you from other content creators? On this episode of Morning Shot, we decipher all that with SPH Media’s Head of Content Marketing & Lifestyle Media, Phin Wong - who had recently bagged several prestigious wins, including getting named as Content Leader of the Year at the International Drum Awards. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Hou Wey Fook, CIO, DBS Bank discusses how investors should reposition for a year of lower rates, as well as how to tap on the emerging trends of "quiet luxury" and "next generation infrastructure".

We couldn’t believe the amazing story of survival out of the Alaska Airlines fiasco last week. Yes, no one was hurt; but a passenger’s iPhone was found fully functional after it flew off the Boeing 737 Max 9 and fell 4700m onto the street below.  There have been many tales of smartphones making it through some harrowing stuff – including one that was at the bottom of a lake for 6 months. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad talk about some expert tips on how you can try to maximise your phone’s chances of survival. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music/sound credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Local or an overseas university?  This question often pops up when students receive their A levels or IB results yearly. What should parents look at when they consider the option of sending their children abroad?  In this Breakfast Special, we discuss with Emma Chen, Marketing Manager, IDP Education Singapore & Elaine Koh, Recruitment Coordinator (Asia), of the University of Sydney, on the benefits of studying abroad and unveil exciting details about the largest education fair in Singapore in January (2024).  Presented by Ryan Huang 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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Ken Wong, Client Portfolio Manager at Eastspring Investments to discuss how 2024 is set to be a year of transitions for investors to navigate. As the world looks to potential interest rate cuts down the line, Eastspring believes that some of the global economy’s earlier resilience will give way, as the full effect of restrictive monetary policy kicks in. Presented by: Ryan Huang

Being pelted with eggs and fish and paraded through the streets, abstaining from using the bathroom for three days, and having feet whipped with fish and canes. No, these aren't just random acts of bravery or (some might say) foolishness.  Yes, they are quirky wedding traditions around the globe that continue to be upheld.  Emaad, Audrey and Ryan share their thoughts on these strange customs welcoming couples into the realm of married life. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang  Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music/sound credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

2024 is set to be a pivotal year for the United States as Americans head to the ballot boxes to elect their next President. Will we see a Biden-Trump rematch, and what’s at stake? On this episode of Morning Shot, Austin Sarat, Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science at Amherst College unpacks the latest out of the US ahead of the GOP ballot in Iowa. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Amidst the surge in global space activity, we explore the ambitions of a Singapore-headquartered rocket propulsion and space launch start-up, which aims to redefine norms, combining innovation and determination. From tackling challenges in the early days to envisioning a role in human space exploration, Simon Gwozdz, Founder & CEO, Equatorial Space Systems,shares what got him started and his aspirations to etch a lasting mark in the race to space.  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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors Highlights: (0.13) Introduction (1.26) What inspired you behind this space venture? (2.54) What kept you going despite the challenges including the pandemic? (4.19) What exactly do you do, and what do you hope to achieve? (4.57) What sets you apart from other startups? (5.47) Please elaborate on your patented tech. (6.44) How safe are these rockets? (7.26) What is the significance of your first commercially built prototype rocket test flight? (8.19) What are the advantages of having a global presence in the space industry? (9.13) Funding, are you facing any difficulties? (10.08) How do you envision the role of Equatorial in the broader landscape of space exploration, including the goal of eventually sending humans into space?

Dave Sekera, Chief US Market Strategist at Morningstar Research Services shares his insights on the Magnificent Seven, how the market is pricing in on small, mid and bigger cap stocks, whether 2024 will be a year of normalisation and the areas of focus on investors' minds as the Fed signals rate cuts in the coming months. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)