Live Well with Michelle
About
Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin. The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME. In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.
JUL 29, 2025
29/07/25 - Market View: SIA’s Profit Turbulence, BYD and Huawei Take the Lead, and Tesla’s $16B Chip Tie-UIs Singapore Airlines losing altitude while Tesla soars with a mega chip deal?
Singapore Airlines sees profits plunge nearly 60%—but its share price tells another story.
Meanwhile, BYD dominates Singapore's EV market and Huawei claims the top smartphone spot in China.
The NASDAQ and S&P 500 hit fresh records as the Dow lags behind.
Tesla surges on news of a $16 billion chip partnership with Samsung.
Plus, we check in on STI movers including Keppel DC REIT and Jardine Matheson.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
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JUL 28, 2025
28/07/25 - Money and Me: Smarter Ways to Grow Wealth at SG60Is your money working hard enough—or just sitting in bricks and mortar?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this SG60 special unpacks how Singaporeans can build smarter, more diversified portfolios.
Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development at CMC Markets Singapore, joins to explain the Straits Times Index (STI), and how to get exposure to it.
From CPF investing to balancing property with equities and T-bills, we decode practical strategies for every life stage to make your money work harder—right here in Singapore.
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15:32
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JUL 28, 2025
28/07/25 - Market View: US-EU Tariffs, Bezos Sells Amazon Shares & STI MoversJeff Bezos cashes out billions while Samsung lands a $16B deal—what does it all mean for markets?
Asia-Pacific opens the week mixed amid news of a US-EU trade pact.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode breaks down the tariff fallout, Amazon’s rally, and surprising gains from Rex International and Hiap Seng Industries.
We also check in on earnings from ST Micro, Apple, and S-REITs.
Plus, the STI’s top movers: DFI Retail, City Developments, and SingTel.
Companies featured: Amazon, Samsung, Rex International, Hiap Seng, ST Micro, SingPost, Puma, Volkswagen.
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25:28
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JUL 25, 2025
25/07/25 - Money and Me: Is Trump Good for Business?Is Trump good for business, or just good for market headlines?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Swapnil Mishra, this episode dives into the real economic impact of the Trump presidency.
From tax cuts and deregulation to tariffs targeting Asia, what’s been the net effect?
Hear how industries in Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, and Singapore may need to rethink manufacturing strategy.
We unpack the stock market’s mixed response.
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19:31
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JUL 25, 2025
25/07/25 - Market View: Casino Comeback & Earnings InsightsLas Vegas Sands stuns with record revenues as MBS delivers its best quarter yet.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into standout earnings from LVS, Intel, FCT, and Suntec REIT.
Find out what’s driving investor optimism—and where challenges remain.
We break down share buybacks, REIT resilience, and AI’s impact on tech giants.
Plus, Sydney Sweeney turns American Eagle into a meme stock star.
Names mentioned: Las Vegas Sands, Intel, Alphabet, Tesla, Frasers Centrepoint Trust, Suntec REIT, American Eagle, Elite UK REIT, ST Engineering, ST Group Food.
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JUL 24, 2025
24/07/25 - Money and Me: Meme Mania, Market Moves & the Trader’s Edge with Simon ReeMeme stocks are flying high—GoPro, Krispy Kreme, and Beyond Meat are back on traders' radars.
Is it FOMO, technical breakouts, or another wild retail ride?
Tesla stumbles, Alphabet soars, and the Fed faces fire from President Trump.
Inflation stays sticky, tariffs loom, and the “Big Beautiful Bill” shakes up fiscal policy.
Simon Ree, Founder of Tao of Trading, breaks down the psychology, strategy, and setups.
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19:55
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JUL 24, 2025
24/07/25 - Market View: Doughnuts, Cameras, and Cloud Kings — What’s Driving Tesla, Google, and the Meme FrenzyDonuts, robotaxis, and AI cloud wars — what a week in markets!
Alphabet smashes earnings expectations with YouTube and Cloud; Tesla falters as Musk talks robots over revenue.
Retail traders go wild for GoPro and Krispy Kreme, pushing meme stocks back into the spotlight.
SingPost plots a turnaround amid board changes and past scandal, while ST Engineering inks $4.7B in new deals.
We check in on Mapletree Logistics Trust, DFI Retail, and the Straits Times Index’s record climb.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we bring you the stories behind the swings.
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24:35
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JUL 23, 2025
23/07/25 - Influence: The Crisis of Meaning at the TopNancy Ho, a former strategist turned subconscious reprogramming expert, helps leaders move from burnout to alignment.
She sits with Michelle Martin for a deep dive into how to decode early belief systems for the high-functioning elite.
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this conversation explores leadership, congruence, and the paradox of success.
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35:45
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JUL 23, 2025
23/07/25 - Money and Me: Are Frontier Markets the Next Big Thing?Could your next best investment lie in a country you may have overlooked until today?
Frontier markets—from Vietnam to Africa and beyond—are often overlooked, but are they poised for breakout growth?
Michelle Martin sits down with Johannes Loefstrand, Portfolio Manager at T. Rowe Price, to explore how investors can spot real value in high-potential but volatile frontier economies.
From Vietnam’s bold market reforms to Asia’s rising digital frontier, discover what’s changing, what’s worth watching, and how to manage risk when investing on the edge.
Hosted by Michelle Martin.
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JUL 23, 2025
23/07/25 - Market View: Tariffs, Tokyo & Sweet Surprises – Coke, GM, SIA Engineering, DFI Retail in FocusTokyo stocks surge nearly 2% after Trump’s “largest deal ever” with Japan shocks markets.
Join Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang as they unpack new trade pacts with Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines—while Singapore waits its turn.
From Coca-Cola’s sugary switch to GM’s tariff hit, and Kohl’s meme-fueled rally to DFI Retail’s strong dividend story, we dive into a jam-packed day of corporate headlines.
SIA Engineering impresses, SingPost sells off, and the STI’s top movers—from Jardine Matheson to Wilmar—are in focus.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode covers Coca-Cola, GM, Kohl’s, SIA Engineering, DFI Retail, SingPost, Jardine Matheson, Wilmar, SATS, UOL Group.
Plus, the Last Word goes to Ozzy Osbourne—a rock icon whose echo still shakes the world.
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