Your Money with Michelle Martin

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang on leave. Dive into Nvidia's bold moves in AI and gaming, Tencent's challenges amidst US-China tensions, and SingPost's governance scrutiny post-Parcel Gate. Discover Shutterstock's acquisition by Getty Images, Moderna's vaccine development news, and Centurion's REIT plans. Learn why PropNex is an "UP" and how TGL is revolutionizing golf with Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and the Williams sisters. Explore the day’s market action with expert insights from Willie Keng, author of Dividend Titan.

So you are turning 55 soon and are wondering what the closure of the CPF Special Account this January means for your retirement? Michelle Martin asks Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities, what people who have been using the CPF Shielding Strategy need to know.  Explore the CPF Special Account closure for members aged 55 and above this year, understand its impact on retirement planning, immediate changes for members, and strategies to maximize financial security. Elijah shares insights on CPF and housing, addressing concerns about locked-up funds and how homeowners can unlock value for retirement. Only started planning late for retirement? You are not alone! Elijah shares what late savers can prioritise and practical steps to start planning even in your 40s or 50s. Discover actionable advice to secure a comfortable retirement at any stage of life.

Whether you believe in Bitcoin or not, it offers value in the area of diversification. What do investors need to know about the race by countries to become global crypto hubs? Join Michelle Martin and guest Nirgunan Tiruchelvam, Head of Consumer and Internet at Alethia Capital Equity Research, as they explore Singapore's growing role as a global digital asset hub. Discover how the city-state has outpaced Hong Kong in attracting crypto exchanges. Uncover future prospects for tokenization, stablecoins, and DeFi, and their impact on institutional and retail investors. Nirgunan also highlights technologies that he thinks are unlikely to stand the test of time from printer cartridges to standalone cameras. Don’t miss this deep dive into crypto and tech trends shaping our world.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode delves into the latest in tech and market moves. Nvidia unveils its Blackwell chip at CES 2025, while Samsung and Roborock launch AI-powered innovations. Disney and FuboTV shake up the media landscape with a major merger, and Toyota invests in spaceflight. Plus, Boeing secures a Pentagon contract, Palantir faces a price downgrade, and SingPost anticipates a potential dividend boost. Discover LG CNS's upcoming IPO and SGX’s efforts to revitalize listings.

Noted diplomat, scholar and author Barry Desker discusses key themes from his new book in this lively discussion. The collection of essays reflects his illustrious career and longstanding areas of interest which span diplomacy,  trade negotiations and ASEAN"s place in the world. Hear Mr Desker's views on US-China relations, his personal insights across an illustrious career, and more about his thought-provoking essays, including "Remembering S.R. Nathan: The MFA Years" and "Lee Kuan Yew’s Visit to Bali in 1975". The conversation with Michelle Martin, also includes a surprising nugget of the history of a street in Singapore.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode unpacks Goldman Sachs’ 2025 investment themes, including AI, deregulation, and consumer resiliency, spotlighting stocks like Nvidia, Snowflake, and Uber. Explore market movers from Hon Hai to Stellantis and learn why Nippon Steel's US ambitions hit a roadblock. Ryan shares insights on local standouts like Seatrium and SingPost, while the Straits Times Index tests key levels. Plus, Tokyo's tuna auction nets a jaw-dropping $1.3 million for one bluefin fish!

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode welcomes Simon Ree, Founder of Tao of Trading, to uncover the secrets of successful options trading. Explore the “8 Steps to Making a Profitable Options Trade,” a beginner-friendly framework for navigating the world of trading. From identifying market trends to refining strategies and managing risk, Simon shares actionable insights to simplify the process. Learn how to analyze market phases, avoid volatility traps, and select the right trading strategies.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, the episode explores Tesla losing its EV crown to BYD and the performance of meme stocks Unity Software and GameStop. Discover the ups and downs of Berkshire Hathaway, Keppel DC REIT, and iREIT Global, along with updates on SingPost's "ParcelGate" scandal. Dive into the Shanghai Bloks Group IPO buzz and the Straits Times Index's top movers, including Jardine Matheson and Thai Bev. Ryan also shares insights on Generation Beta and their future shaped by technology.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode explores key market developments as Sydney rings in 2025.  Discover the Straits Times Index’s impressive 17% gain in 2024 and the outlook for Singapore stocks. Analyze Parcel Gate’s impact on SingPost, and discuss the stellar performance of US markets, led by Nvidia, Palantir, and BYD.  Michelle and Ryan also delve into Alibaba’s pivot, the EV surge with Nio and BYD, and Warren Buffett’s confidence in VeriSign. Don't miss Michelle and Ryan's discussion on REITs and the year ahead for global markets!

Are you hoping for more productive relationships at work? Michelle Martin has just the book for you.  This episode explores the insights from The Purple Book of Coaching, focusing on how "the source of most breakdowns in life occur as a result of breakdowns in relationship."   Tini Fadzilla, co-founder of The Coach Partnership and executive coach of 30 years, shares wisdom from her essay What’s Love Got to Do With It? The Power of Productive Relationships for a Life Well Lived.  Discover the ontological lens on relationships, six key distinctions for building productive connections, and actionable strategies for navigating workplace challenges. Learn how to take 100% responsibility for relationships, even in difficult dynamics like those involving power imbalances. Join us for an inspiring session as Michelle and Tini discuss how to take your power back even in challenging situations.