Your Money with Michelle Martin

Hosted by Michelle Martin with Christopher Forbes, Head of Asia at CMC Markets, we dive into the psychology of successful traders, from mindset and emotional intelligence to risk perception across age groups. Explore insights from CMC's 2025 research, including trading behaviours, diversification trends, and the rise of growth investing. Find out how top traders manage risk, avoid emotional pitfalls, and why personality may matter more than strategy. Plus - get started on actionable takeaways to help you refine your own trading approach.

Join Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang, this episode delves into the Straits Times Index's historic breach of the 4,000 mark and the standout performance of ST Engineering.  The discussion also covers CK Hutchison's strategic moves amidst US-China tensions and JP Morgan's spotlight on Chinese consumer stocks like Anta Sports and Mengniu. Additionally, we explore Elon Musk's latest ventures, including the sale of his social media platform X.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today’s Market View dives into delisting moves from Sinar Mas Land and Paragon REIT, and what it means for the Singapore Exchange. Hear why Filmgarde and Cathay Cineplexes are shutting down, and how SingPost’s billion-dollar Aussie divestment could lead to a special dividend. We weigh up CK Hutchison and Berkshire Hathaway’s big cash positions, GameStop’s Bitcoin gamble, and Tencent’s billion-dollar bet on Ubisoft. Plus, Microsoft’s data centre cuts, Lululemon’s stumble, and local movers like DFI Retail, Jardine Matheson, and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding.

If technology like this existed when this founder was growing up, it could have saved her mother. Driven by a personal quest CEO of Universal Health Clara Chen shares how a chance discovery at Harvard led to the creation of W3LL booths, now live at Esplanade MRT, how her start-up is pioneering early detection, community health, and what impact investors need to know if they want to help shift frontline support for mental health.

Asia-Pacific markets are trending lower this morning, following Wall Street's slump. Hosted by Michelle Martin who speaks with Ryan Huang, both dive into Trump’s new auto tariffs and their impact on Tesla, GM, Ford, and Nissan. They examine US-China tensions and how they’re weighing on Nvidia, Intel, and AMD. Plus, why Pop Mart, Mixue, GameStop, Alibaba, BYD, Grab, DBS, Digital Core Reit, and SGX are making headlines. And in the Last Word - what’s next for Big Bird as Sesame Workshop faces layoffs?

Join Michelle Martin on Money and Me,today with guest Keith Ong, CEO of RealVantage. Steel and aluminum tariffs are back, and they could reshape the U.S. real estate investment landscape. What do higher metal prices mean for construction timelines, margins, and investor strategies? Keith unpacks where the risks and opportunities lie amid cost pressures and policy shifts. We explore whether value-add strategies may outperform new builds in this environment.  Plus, is the U.S. still the prime market - or is it time for real estate investors to look beyond it? 

At a corner of the bond market lies a niche instrument that allows for both your principal and coupons to move upwards with the Consumer Price Index. Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan. dive into Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) – why are ultra-long TIPS looking attractive amid potential Fed rate cuts? The conversation then turns to Microsoft – is the recent selloff an opportunity? Jefferies thinks so, citing AI-driven growth and a derisked valuation. Tune in for insights into navigating inflation, stagflation, and tech-investing in today's markets.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets are trading in the green this morning, amid hopes of lighter Trump tariffs. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, the duo discusses SAP’s ascent over Novo Nordisk and LVMH, GameStop’s Bitcoin pivot, and Chagee’s U.S. listing. They dive into DFI Retail’s supermarket selloff, Frasers Centrepoint Trust’s big mall move, and OUE’s new Changi Airport hotel. Plus, the STI’s fresh high, and Napster’s $200 million metaverse comeback!

Do you really need to be brilliant at maths and science in Primary School or is another foundational skill more important? What do those assessing medical school applications really look out for and how can you reverse engineer these expectations as far back as steps to take in primary school?  Michelle Martin goes on a deep dive into the early foundations of a medical career with guest Dr. Dexter Sim, Medical Doctor with the UK NHS and Senior Medical School Admissions Consultant at Crimson Education. Hear how Dr. Sim’s time at Raffles Institution and skipping the O-Levels influenced his journey. A-Levels or IB? Which makes sense for your medical school prep?  Also hear personal reflections on stress management needed for the long road to becoming a medical doctor. This is a great episode to share with a young person who you think has what it takes to get into med school.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets trade higher following Wall Street's rally overnight. Hosted by Michelle Martin who speaks with Ryan Huang, this episode unpacks DFI  Retail’s $125M supermarket exit to Macrovalue, BYD’s EV surge past Tesla, and Xiaomi’s $5.5B fundraise. They also explore CK Hutchison’s strategic moves, 23andMe’s bankruptcy, and the latest from REITs like Keppel DC and ESR. Plus, a check-in on the STI, Disney’s controversial Snow White remake, and more market movers.