Live Well with Michelle

Oil shocks, gold surges and a familiar tech giant's stumble - markets are suddenly on edge. In this episode of Market View, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we unpack the forces shaking global markets - from Sea Ltd’s earnings surprise and share price plunge to Singapore’s growing ambitions as a physical gold hub. Gold prices are surging past historic levels as wealthy investors pile into safe havens and policymakers position Singapore as a regional bullion trading center. Meanwhile, a widening Middle East conflict and the Strait of Hormuz blockade threaten global energy flows, pushing Brent crude above $81 and disrupting LNG supplies. We also run through earnings movers including Target, Best Buy, Swiss sneaker maker On, DFI Retail Group and Wilmar International. Plus: the next computing revolution may not be in your phone - tech giants like Qualcomm, Meta, Google and Apple are racing to build AI-powered wearables that blend seamlessly into everyday life. Companies mentioned: Sea Ltd., Target, Best Buy, On Holding, DFI Retail Group, Wilmar International, ST Engineering, Keppel, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, Qualcomm, Meta, Google, Samsung, Apple, OpenAI.

What does it mean to see 70 patients a day - and still believe you are living your dream? On Influence, hosted by Michelle Martin, we are celebrating champions ahead of IWD which falls on March 8th, under the 2026 theme “Give To Gain.” Dr Deanna Koh, Resident Physician and Clinical Research Lead at SATA CommHealth Medical Centre for Migrant Workers, shares life on the frontline serving Singapore’s most marginalised. Dr Koh reveals what she has gained - and what young women dreaming of medicine need to know about the reality behind the calling.

Is the so-called “sleepy” Singapore market waking up - or are we at the start of a full-blown IPO revival? In this episode of Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack Southeast Asia’s reopening equity capital markets with Art Karoonyavanich of DBS. Trading volumes are up to S$1.65 billion a day in early 2026, and billion-dollar deals like UI Boustead REIT are landing smoothly despite tariff headlines. We explore why CapitaLand India Trust and Lendlease REIT can raise fresh capital even amid global trade noise - and what that says about investor confidence. Beyond property, we examine Ultragreen’s S$520m tech IPO and whether healthtech, AI and digital infrastructure are next in line. Is Singapore simply benefiting from regional recovery — or positioning itself as Southeast Asia’s IPO hub for the next cycle?

Oil is surging, LNG flows are threatened, and defense stocks are flying - but are markets underestimating the inflation shock? In this episode of Market View, hosted by Michelle Martin , we unpack how a widening Middle East conflict is rippling across global markets. Crude jumps past $78, gold climbs, and LNG futures explode as Qatar halts production - yet US equities steady on hopes oil stays below the $100 danger zone flagged by Morgan Stanley. Defense names like Palantir, Lockheed Martin and ST Engineering rise, while travel and aviation players including Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and SATS face pressure. Meanwhile, Nvidia doubles down on photonics with Coherent and Lumentum, CrowdStrike gets an upgrade, and Apple rolls out a lower-cost iPhone 17e. We break down what matters for inflation, rate cuts, and sector rotation - and where smart money may hide if energy volatility persists.

When oil spikes and planes are grounded, markets move fast - and so should you. As Middle Eastern airport hubs shut and global airlines reroute, we unpack what escalating Iran-US-Israel tensions mean for rerouted travel to this region and for Singapore investors. How long can markets stomach disruption around the Strait of Hormuz? What might this all mean for gold momentum? Nirgunan Tiruchelvam of Alethea Capital joins the conversation to map the risks and opportunities — hosted by Michelle Martin.

Oil is spiking, AI firms are being blacklisted, and inflation just ran hotter than expected - what does that mean for your money in March? As US-Israel strikes on Iran and retaliation across the Gulf rattle markets, we examine how a potential Strait of Hormuz disruption could drive energy prices higher and reignite inflation fears globally — including in Singapore. Then we turn to AI turmoil: Anthropic’s Claude has been labelled a national security risk, while OpenAI swiftly secured a Pentagon deal. Are we entering an era where political alignment determines corporate survival - and how do investors price that risk? Add in Jack Dorsey’s Block cutting nearly half its workforce for agentic AI and fresh layoff data, what does that mean for global economic growth? Simon Ree, Founder of Tao of Trading, joins us to break down safe havens,  and how to position portfolios for volatility ahead - hosted by Michelle Martin.

War in the Middle East sends oil surging and markets are scrambling for cover. Brent crude spikes to four-year highs as investors rotate into classic safe havens, while Dow futures tumble. We unpack how OPEC may respond - and what higher energy costs mean for inflation and equities. Then, in our “Invest Like Buffett” segment, we assess Berkshire Hathaway’s final quarter under Warren Buffett and the market’s early verdict on Greg Abel. We also break down why UBS is turning cautious on U.S. stocks and preview earnings from cruise lines to chipmakers. Plus, UP or DOWN on Anthropic, the Yangzijiang names, and the Straits Times Index - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. Companies in focus: Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett, Greg Abel, UBS, Anthropic, Apple, Yangzijiang Financial, Yangzijiang Maritime, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Genting Singapore, OPEC

Is the world quietly walking away from U.S. tech - and should you? In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack the US$52 billion exodus from U.S. equities - the fastest in 16 years - where is smart money going? Guest Swapnil Mishra, author of Investing for the Clueless, Reckless and Overly Cautious, explains what “rotation” really means beneath the headlines. We examine whether U.S. tech is simply expensive - or structurally peaking after years of dominance. Nvidia posts a record US$68.1 billion in revenue while defending AI’s long-term case, even as Salesforce slides on fears of AI-driven job disruption. Are markets pricing in consumer stress and white-collar layoffs or is that a myth?

A US$100 billion media deal collapses, a gold miner surges 400%, and Nvidia still can’t satisfy investors - what’s really driving markets? In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we unpack Netflix’s decision to walk away from acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery after a superior cash bid from Paramount, and what that means for streaming economics and consumers. We track CNMC Goldmine’s near-400% profit surge as gold prices power earnings - and ask whether momentum can last after a 500% share price run. Our UP or DOWN segment ranks Singapore earnings from Soilbuild’s 84% jump to Centurion’s 82% slide - separating operating strength from one-off gains. In the US, Nvidia drops despite strong results, dragging the NASDAQ lower, while the STI slips below 5,000 with UOL and City Developments leading losses. We close with market breadth, leadership shifts, and what this rotation tells long-term investors. Plus: a quick cultural pivot with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees - because markets, like music, are about timing.

When the Dow drops 800 points in a day, is it panic - or opportunity knocking? In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, we break down the brutal US selloff triggered by fresh 15% tariffs and rising policy uncertainty under President Trump. Guest Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment at Providend, explains which sectors are taking the hardest hit - and where investors can pivot strategically. We examine whether today’s volatility risks echoing last year’s “Liberation Day” market tremors. Closer to home, Singapore’s big three banks post record profits even as margins soften late in the quarter. With a $1.5 billion boost to the Equity Market Development Programme, we ask whether it’s time to increase home bias toward local stocks. Finally, we explore how to balance blue-chip resilience with smaller, high-growth opportunities on the STI.