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 4, 2025
04/04/25 - US Markets Wrap: Record Q4 Buybacks, Softer Trends to Begin 2025. Why are investors eyeing Global Repurchase Developments?Yussef Gheriani, Director of Investments and Operations, IHT Wealth Management shares his insights on the broad selloff we're seeing in the markets, growing talks on a potential recession, odds of more rate cuts, as well as the playbook for investors trying to find a harbour of sorts to get into a position to hedge their bets or investments. He also weighs in on record buybacks and whether the correction and slump in values are potential tailwinds for companies to continue that trend.
Presented by: Ryan Huang
Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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APR 4, 2025
04/04/25 - Companies To Watch: How much higher can Gold prices getAmid a global market selloff, therein lies an asset that retains its shine - gold. In fact, prices of the yellow metal surged to an all time high after President Donald Trump unveiled his sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs, and according to many analysts, there’s room for more.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang take a deep dive into the demand forces fueling the dazzling rally of gold prices and find out if everyone’s favorite precious metal can hold its appeal in this fearful market.
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08:31
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APR 3, 2025
03/04/25 - Bigger Pic: Markets under heavy pressure as tariffs shock trade partnersSean Quek, Senior Portfolio Manager (Paragon SAGE Fund), Paragon Capital Management Singapore discusses how Trump's slew of hefty tariffs globally will shape his investment approach in the coming quarters.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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APR 3, 2025
03/04/25 - Mind Your Business: How automation can safeguard against costly financial errorsIn February, a single error by Citibank led to a $81 trillion mistake—one of the most infamous financial blunders in recent history. This was a stark reminder of the risks financial institutions face due to human error and inefficiencies in manual processes. As the financial world grows increasingly complex, the need for automation in accounting and finance has never been more urgent.
Jo-Ann Chung, CEO of Summit Global joins the Breakfast Show to find out why automation is no longer just a convenience, but a necessity for preventing disastrous financial mistakes and how her cutting-edge automation tools are designed to empower accountants, reduce costly errors, and streamline financial workflows.
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APR 3, 2025
03/04/25 - US Markets Wrap: Trump’s tsunami of tariffsMark Matthews, Managing Director & Head of Research Asia, Julius Baer shares his insights on the latest tariff headlines coming out of the US, impact on global growth, whether we are likely to see the China Plus One effect, as well as the current momentum behind gold at the moment.
Presented by: Ryan Huang
Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Carlos Barria | Reuters
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APR 3, 2025
03/04/25 - Breakfast Bites: How brands trick you into spending - It's all in the mind(games)!Ever bought something on impulse and later thought, “Wait… did I REALLY need that?” You’re not alone. Brands have mastered the art of sneaking into our brains and making us buy things—without us even realising it.
It’s called neuromarketing—a powerful blend of psychology and neuroscience that influences how we react to ads, pricing, and packaging.
In this Breakfast Bites, we break down the marketing mind tricks that get us every time—and how you can spot them before they empty your wallet.
Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar
Produced and edited by Audrey Siek
Photo & Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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APR 3, 2025
03/04/25 - Companies To Watch: What J&J’s talc litigation setback means for its share priceThey say that third time’s a charm. But unfortunately, that doesn’t seem like the case for Johnson & Johnson after it was announced that a US bankruptcy judge had rejected the pharmaceutical giant’s $10 billion proposal to end 60,000 lawsuits against its baby powder.
Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they explore the latest dismissal of J&J’s bankruptcy gambit and the approach they will be taking to address these claims.
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07:19
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APR 2, 2025
02/04/25 - Bigger Pic: Getting TIPSy to inflation proof investmentsDaryl Ho, Senior Investment Strategist, DBS Bank’s Chief Investment Office discusses why Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) look particularly attractive in the current climate of frequent geopolitical or economic shocks occupying the headlines.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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08:44
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APR 2, 2025
02/04/25 - Breakfast Bites: Is IKEA pronounced "eye-kee-uh" or "ee-kay-ah"?We've all been guilty of mispronouncing a global consumer brand at some point in our lives.
IKEA is one notable example. Porsche is another.
The question is, are we aware of it?
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey reveal the most commonly mispronounced brands (the two above, included) and the right way to say 'em!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar
Photo credit: The Straits Times
Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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APR 2, 2025
02/04/25 - Mind Your Business: How is NetApp helping business keep the human touch in a data-driven worldAI is revolutionizing marketing, driving hyper-personalization, predictive insights, and automation like never before. But as brands lean into AI, how do they ensure customer experiences remain personal, authentic, and trust-driven?
Gabie Boko, Chief Marketing Officer at NetApp, joins the Breakfast Show as they explore how businesses can harness AI without losing the human connection, and how to best navigate data challenges while balancing automation with empathy.
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