Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group looks at the pockets of strength in the markets led by retail and semiconductors - reflecting how consumers have not given up, and the growth stocks remain the story. She zooms in how in the retail space, the vanity trade based on the domino effect of the diet drugs is waking up-from a trend to a megatrend. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From cyber threats and regulatory shake-ups to reputational landmines and climate risks, organisations are facing a complex web of challenges that demand more than traditional risk management. But how exactly is the role of a Chief Risk Officer evolving? And what does it reveal about the future of business? Ashley Wallace, Managing Director, Head of Financial Services, Asia Pacific at Russell Reynolds Associates joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how CROs are driving enterprise-wide resilience, influencing C-suite strategy, and preparing organisations for what’s next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From losing its chance at silverware after a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, to missing out the Champions League football next season and a shocking loss to a South-east Asian XI in Kuala Lumpur, one would think if this could get any worse for the red devils. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unravel the factors pushing Manchester United’s stock deeper into the red, and what this could mean for investors and fans going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alvin Chow, CEO, Dr Wealth weights the pros and cons of the latest bid by Frasers Hospitality Trust to going private to unlock value for investors - its second attempt in three years. This follows Paragon Reit's plans to also go private as looks to facilitate a major AEI at its flagship property. Is this a sign of more delistings on the cards? Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yussef Gheriani, Director of Investments and Operations, IHT Wealth Management discusses how Nvidia's latest earnings report reflects how the AI wave is real - which is why tech and quality are the places for investors to be. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a region where small and medium enterprises fuel the economy, the future of finance hinges on more than just algorithms — it’s about how intelligently we manage the data that powers them. But for SMEs across Asia, smart data isn’t just a tech upgrade — it’s a competitive edge. Kunal Anand, Chief Innovation Officer at F5 joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how smarter data strategies are unlocking new possibilities for growth, security, and agility in AI-led finance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you thinking about leaving your job? If you are, you don’t have to tell us - but should you tell your boss? Here’s a question many professionals struggle with, and it was addressed by ASkST on the Straits Times.  Before you hand in your official resignation, should you ever tell your boss in advance - like a heads up? Audrey, Ryan and Emaad discuss their thoughts.   Presented by: Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced by: Audrey Siek Edited by: Trisha Yeong Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a potentially game-changing event for the cryptocurrency industry, USDC stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group announced that it has initiated an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange to raise more than $600 million. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang dive into the world of digital currencies, analysing the details of Circle’s IPO, and figuring out what kind of impact this would have on crypto moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Newton, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy, Fundstrat Global Advisors shares why he believes the broader markets (SPX, QQQ) have generally not broken their uptrends. He also looks at how Apple is positioned after going through range-bound consolidation lately. Newton adds his views on why Copper is worth looking at and the various ways to approach investing in it. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang   Image by Geralt via Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christina Woon, Portfolio Manager, Eastspring Investments discusses where investors can find the best dividend opportunities across Asia, and how she has repositioned her market approach since "Liberation Day". She also looks at whether Asia technology stocks are worth chasing. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.