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.
JUN 6, 2025
06/06/25 - Companies To Watch: The stock that soared more than 2,300% since its IPOChina’s ‘Hermes of gold’ is shining brighter than ever, and that’s worrying investors… Laopu Gold, a Chinese company that has blended cultural elements within contemporary designs is enjoying an extraordinary stock surge after its stock price hit a staggering HK$1,000!
Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they dissect what analysts are saying about the iconic jeweller’s stock performance and if it has further room left to run.
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JUN 5, 2025
05/06/25 - US Markets Wrap: Weakening greenback due to cyclical, secular factorsKyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst, capital.com explains the cyclical and secular factors behind the US dollar's continued weak showing, whether global investors are actively rotating out of dollar-denominated assets and the EM carry trade will gather steam, as well as why recent tech results are being underappreciated.
Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar
Image: Pixabay
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JUN 5, 2025
05/06/25 - Bigger Pic: Where to invest in the APAC market todaySigns of the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are finally revealing after China reported shrinking factory activity in May for the first time in eight months. But that isn’t enough to keep investors at bay as Chinese stocks rose after Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed his plans for manufacturing-led growth. Where can investors find opportunities in the Chinese market? And how can we diversify our portfolios internationally? Find out with Dan Koh as he speaks to Thomas Taw, Head of APAC Investment Strategy, BlackRock.
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JUN 5, 2025
05/06/25 - Mind Your Business: From crayon to companyWhat if your next big business idea came from your child’s sketchbook? That’s the story of MonstroJ—a creative brand born from the monster doodles of a 3-year-old boy.
Stell Lim & Jacus Lim, Founder, MonstroJ join the Breakfast Show to discuss how they are turning everyday moments into meaningful ventures through his doodles—and how entrepreneurs can find powerful ideas in the most unexpected places.
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10:45
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JUN 5, 2025
05/06/25 - Breakfast Bites: No wifi, no phone, no screens - Would you go on a “digital detox retreat”?Imagine you’re planning for a vacation, and you see a little icon below a very idyllic, nice looking resort. And it says “No wifi”. Is that a plus, or a negative?
Many now see this as a benefit, believe it or not - exclusively cutting out devices during their “digital detox retreats”.
Luxury resorts are even offering “digital detox concierges” who take your devices at check-in. Yes, someone physically removes your phone!
Is this something you’d try?
Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo & Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUN 5, 2025
05/06/25 - Companies To Watch: Robinhood hitting all time highs - should you be joining the run?Almost 4 years after its widely anticipated stock market debut, Robinhood Markets is finally soaring to all time highs, largely driven by a wave of optimism in the cryptocurrency market.
Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they unpack the latest behind the brokerage app’s latest bull run, and why their recent acquisition of Bitstamp is brightening its future outlook.
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JUN 4, 2025
04/06/25 - US Markets Wrap: Growth picture remains solid despite OECD's slashed forecastsTodd Rabold, Investment Management Partner, Callan Family Office discusses the main highlights from the economy's stellar performance in May, whether the OECD's slashed growth forecasts may throw a spanner in the works and why much of the concern around Trump tariffs has largely dissipated.
Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar
Image: Pixabay
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JUN 4, 2025
04/06/25 - Mind Your Business: How Volt Auto is driving the future of EVs in SingaporeThe shift to electric vehicles is happening fast, and Singapore is at the forefront of the movement. But how can local startups compete in an industry dominated by global giants?
Soh Ming, Founder and Managing Director, DongFeng Singapore joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how his company is shaking up the EV market and pushing the boundaries of sustainable mobility.
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12:54
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JUN 4, 2025
04/06/25 - Breakfast Bites: You are what you eat - and it also affects your sleep!We all have good nights and bad nights when it comes to sleep; but how much do you think diet plays into the quality of your rest?
If you’ve been struggling to get a good night’s sleep, experts say - your dinner—or even that sneaky late-night snack—might be partly to blame. Audrey and Emaad discuss tips on what to eat to get yourselves a good snooze!
Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo & Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUN 4, 2025
04/06/25 - Bigger pic: Will US equities hit new highs in June?After a nightmarish Spring which saw the US stock market bottoming out in April, equities are defying gravity thanks to optimism that a tariff-induced economic meltdown might be averted. Will it be enough to fuel a new record high this month?
Dan Koh invites Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank on the Bigger Picture to discuss the investment case for US equities, how investors should be digesting news of the latest US and China dispute, and why investors might want to pay attention to long-term US bonds today.
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