Live Well with Michelle
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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.
APR 28, 2026
28/04/26 - Money and Me: Inflation and Your REIT InvestmentInflation is squeezing wallets - but could it quietly boost your REIT returns?
Michelle Martin sits down with Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan (https://www.dividendtitan.com/), to unpack how rising costs could reshape the financing vehicles that REITS are.
From CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust’s strategic pivot to Paragon, to CapitaLand Ascendas Trust’s resilient 6% yield, we explore what’s really driving performance.
How can we determine when REITS are likely to find inflation more of a foe than a friend?
We also break down the three key areas new REIT investors may need to check in on every quarter.
Hosted by Michelle Martin.
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APR 28, 2026
28/04/26 - Market View: AI Power Plays, Oil Shock & the New Rules of Global Tech Companies in focus: Meta Platforms, Microsoft, OpenAI, also hear about BP, ExxonMobil, ST Engineering, Yangzijiang Maritime, Ray-BanWhat if the biggest threat to AI isn’t competition - but geopolitics?
China blocks Meta Platforms’s AI ambitions, reshaping the rules of global tech investment overnight.
Meanwhile, OpenAI and Microsoft loosen ties, signalling a new era of AI independence and rivalry.
Markets edge higher even as oil surges past US$100, with Middle East tensions back in focus.
Corporate movers from BP to ST Engineering highlight how geopolitics is driving winners and losers.
All this and more as investors navigate a market where power, not just profits, is the real currency - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
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APR 27, 2026
27/04/26 - Money and Me: How might the Straits of Hormuz crisis impact retail investors?What if markets are rising not because risks are low - but because investors are underestimating them?
Michelle Martin explores the medium-term fallout of a potential Strait of Hormuz disruption and why energy shocks may reshape Asia’s outlook.
Despite geopolitical tensions and recession fears, global equities continue to climb—what’s driving this disconnect?
We examine Singapore’s policy shift as the Monetary Authority of Singapore tightens for the first time since 2022 and what that signals.
From inflation persistence to supply chain rewiring, the investment landscape may be shifting more than it appears.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend.
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APR 27, 2026
27/04/26 - Market View: AI Arms Race vs Apple’s Buyback Machine - Intel’s Surge & Markets on EdgeAre markets rallying on strength - or simply ignoring the risks building beneath the surface?
Big Tech splits into two camps: AI heavyweights like Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft pour billions into the future, while Apple doubles down on massive buybacks.
Intel shocks markets with its best day in decades, while Nvidia pushes past a staggering $5 trillion valuation milestone.
Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley flags conviction picks ahead of earnings, even as expectations climb dangerously high.
With the Federal Reserve leadership in flux and oil prices surging, investors face a complex mix of growth optimism and macro uncertainty.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
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APR 24, 2026
24/04/26 - Money and Me: Oil Shock, Space Dreams & Apple’s Power ShiftWhat if one shipping lane, one IPO, and one CEO change could reshape your portfolio in a significant way?
Michelle Martin unpacks three shifts that could redefine risk and opportunity,
From a potential Strait of Hormuz disruption to oil spikes, we explore how energy shocks ripple through inflation, equities and currencies.
Then, SpaceX’s IPO buzz meets hard reality as the company flags deep risks in its Moon and Mars ambitions - what should investors really price in?
And at Apple, a historic leadership transition signals a pivot from supply chain mastery to engineering-led innovation in an AI-driven era.
With guest Swapnil Mishra, we connect geopolitics, tech ambition and leadership shifts to what matters most for your money.
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APR 24, 2026
24/04/26 - Market View: Chip Comeback, Oil Shock & Corporate CurveballsIntel surges, oil spikes, and investors are left asking - is this a turning point or a warning sign?
Markets swing between optimism and uncertainty, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
From Intel’s blockbuster earnings and triple-digit momentum to Texas Instruments riding the AI wave, semiconductors are back in focus.
Oil prices surge past US$100 amid Iran tensions, injecting fresh volatility into global equities and tempering risk appetite.
In Singapore, Sheng Siong faces scrutiny over director pay while DBS, OCBC and UOB signal structural shifts with job cuts.
Meanwhile, Amex shows resilient premium spending and iFast delivers strong profit growth, highlighting pockets of strength in financials.
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APR 23, 2026
23/04/26 - Money and Me: He got out of $740k debt with this system and says any investor can use itCan "One Good Trend" take you to investing success?
Michelle Martin sits down with Joey Choy, Speaker at SGX Academy, to learn how to spot high-conviction trends in Singapore stocks.
Joey talks about how becoming liable for a client's stock market mistake led him to depression. He realized he might have to sell his home with a newborn in tow.
He had to lean on his parents who forked out a half a million dollars to help him out of debt. But he also developed a system he shares with us today.
This episode helps investors understand risk, timing, and the real signals behind market winners.
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APR 23, 2026
23/04/26 - Market View: Tesla’s $25B Bet, Oil at $100, and the Battery Disruption AheadWhat if the biggest risk in markets today is not thinking big enough?
US markets surge to record highs even as oil spikes past $100, signalling a fragile balance between growth and geopolitical risk.
Tesla grabs headlines with a massive $25 billion spending push into AI, robotaxis, and humanoid robotics - despite mixed earnings.
Meanwhile, corporate movers from Broadcom to Boeing and Alphabet highlight an economy still driven by innovation and scale.
In Asia, CATL’s sodium-ion breakthrough could challenge lithium’s dominance and reshape the EV supply chain.
All this as Singapore markets hold key levels, with names like DFI Retail Group and Singtel reflecting mixed local sentiment - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
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APR 22, 2026
22/04/26 - Money and Me: Investing Beyond EarthBeyond ARKX and UFO how can you think of adjacent plays to the space economy?
Michelle Martin explores the fast-emerging space economy with Alvin Chow, Co-founder of Dr Wealth.
From Alphabet’s billion-dollar stake in SpaceX to Amazon’s aggressive push into satellite internet, the battle for space dominance is intensifying.
We separate hype from reality and ask if a big space technology IPO takes off, which stakeholders stand to benefit?
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APR 22, 2026
22/04/26 - Market View: Profits, Policy & Power Plays - DFI Retail, United Airlines, Adobe, CATL in FocusEarnings are booming, what does this signal about market sentiment?
Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unpack a split global picture: DFI Retail surges on resilient consumer demand while United Airlines warns of turbulence ahead.
REITs like OUE REIT and Keppel REIT show steady income growth, even as investors question sustainability.
In the US, Kevin Warsh’s push for a Federal Reserve “regime change” could reshape how markets interpret interest rates.
Meanwhile, corporate headlines - from Adobe’s massive buyback to CATL’s ultra-fast EV battery - signal where innovation and capital are flowing.
From Singapore’s STI movers like CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust to global names like Nvidia-linked Victory Giant and Sanrio - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
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