

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek
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Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am.
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.
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May 14, 2025 • 8min
Companies To Watch: Is this the end of Nissan motor?
For a company that’s been manufacturing vehicles for over a century, one would imagine Nissan to stand strong amidst the stiff competition within the automobile space. But based on their latest earnings report, things don’t seem to look too good for the GT-R maker. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang investigate Nissan’s next step of approach to save its ailing business and find out who might be a potential candidate for a merger, after the recent Honda deal fell through.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 2025 • 15min
Morning Shot: Are DEI practices surviving or thriving in Singapore's company culture?
In recent times, major corporations the world over have taken a back seat with respect to implementing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in company culture. Meta, Amazon, McDonald's and Boeing are among the names that have scaled back on DEI initiatives for various reasons. How are Singapore companies, both big and small, faring on diversity hiring? Ang Yuit, President, Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME) and Lee Boon Huat, Chief Growth Officer, Asia Pacific, Visier, share their insights. Produced & Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Edited by: Trisha Yeong Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 2025 • 8min
Bigger Pic: More bilateral trade deals to revive global growth?
The compromise between the US and China which will see tariffs being slashed are another sign of global trade tensions easing. It follows a trade deal done between the UK and India. Are we moving more towards deal making and less tariff tensions? Radhika Rao, Senior Economist, DBS Group Research discusses if the worst is over for the global economy. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 2025 • 9min
US Markets Wrap: Consumer, Tech lead gains in latest rally
Frank Cappelleri, Founder and President, CappThesis shares why he is keeping a close eye on stocks such as Coinbase, Mondelez International, AT&T, The Williams Companies and Krogers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 2025 • 6min
Breakfast Bites: Apps that can come in handy on your next adventure
Your tickets have been booked. You've got your physical packing list checked: clothes, toiletries, shoes, gadgets and any other material necessities. But, given how much time we spend on our smartphones, how about cobbling a digital packing list together? Emaad and Ryan dive into some apps experts say you could find useful for navigation, entertainment, safety and other purposes on your next overseas adventure. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 2025 • 12min
Mind Your Business: Build Your App. No Code Required.
Think building an app means you need to be a coding wizard locked in a dark room surrounded by energy drinks and error messages? Think again. Steven Chu, the Chief Operating Officer at OrangeKloud joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how his company is removing the waiting months for a simple tool and turning ideas into apps in a fraction of the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 2025 • 9min
Companies To Watch: Samsung’s slim bet for a fat gain
The days of bulky phones might soon be over! In a shift towards sleek and ultra-thin design, Samsung recently unveiled their latest offering, the Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone, which will come to be known as one of the thinnest in the industry! Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unpack the latest specifications behind Samsung’s smartest handset and if that’s enough to reinvigorate investor optimism back to its business, which has been hard hit by declines in the chip division.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 2025 • 12min
US Markets Wrap: US-China tariff cuts drive global stock market rally
Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, Carson Group discusses the impact of larger-than-expected US-China tariff cuts on markets and future interest rate decisions by the Fed. He also highlighted companies / sectors that spearheaded a positive earnings season. Produced/Presented: Emaad AkhtarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 2025 • 10min
Companies To Watch: Will Apple’s next big bet on smart glasses pay off?
Forget smartphones, smart glasses might be the next big thing that will keep us glued to our screens. From entertainment, to useful guides that might make navigating around a lot easier, it sounds like we might be in for a technological treat, especially when it's coming from Apple! Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they venture into the world of augmented reality and discuss if the iconic maker has what it takes to compete against the likes of Meta’s Ray Bans AI glasses, leading the charge in this new technological age.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 2025 • 11min
Mind Your Business: Your guide to a meaningful and successful finance transformation
Finance leaders today are faced with an increasing pressure to do more with less—faster, smarter, and with fewer errors. On top of that, the struggle to cope with transformation fatigue in the early stages of change or deep into a digital journey can also stand in the way of driving results that matter. Jeremy Ung , Chief Technical Officer, BlackLine joins the Breakfast Show to discuss the blueprint businesses can employ to modernize their finance operations and make transformation not just a buzzword.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.