Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

It’s that time of the year again, where roses, intimacy, and chocolates fill the air. Amid this surge in demand, you might be wondering, what’s the one stock that’s set to enjoy the benefits of love? Well it looks like Hershey’s getting a lot of kisses from its consumers, having been considered to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the world! Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they find out if love is in the air and if that’s enough to revive confidence in the Reese’s and Kit Kat maker’s share price after being beaten down by increasing cocoa prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Newton, CMT, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy at Fundstrat Global Advisors shares his insights on the bounce in tech names like Nvidia, AppLovin and Tesla; whether he is factoring in the impact of tariffs while approaching the market right now; as well as his takeaways from the hotter-than-expected CPI numbers. Presented by: Ryan HuangProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The soil beneath our feet is often forgotten and sometimes thought to be limitless and indestructible. But in fact, soil is key to feeding people, and in preserving the planet we live in.  However, data by the Food and Agricultural Organisation shows that over 33% of soils worldwide are already degraded, and if nothing is done to preserve it, a shocking 90% of the world’s soil will be degraded by 2050. On this episode of Climate Connections, Rattan Lal, Distinguished University Professor of Soil Science, The Ohio State University - shares the secrets of the humble soil, which he dedicated over five decades to study, and what can be done to conserve and restore this precious resource. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Voiced by: Audrey SiekPhoto credits: Ohio State Alumni Magazine, Rattan Lal Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maurice Meijers, Client Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income, at Robeco discusses what the hotter than expected round of January US Consumer Price Index numbers mean for the outlook for rates. He also shares how to navigate investing in fixed income with the various market uncertainties. Produced/presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's in a name? Almost everything, apparently. When our parents bestowed this incredible gift upon us, little did they probably realize the impact it would have not just on how we perceive ourselves, but how wider society perceives us.  On Get a Different Name Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share the origin stories of their names and offer alternatives that they would tinker with if they had a chance to do it all over again.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Audrey Siek Photo credit: Unsplash Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fundamentally, uniforms give members an identity. This is especially so in a corporate setting, where the colours and designs are often a symbol of how the company wants to be remembered. But sometimes, it’s not always well received among employees. Frank Yap, Founder, Apparel Empire joins The Breakfast Show to discuss how he is introducing a fresh new look on corporate uniforms today and the secret behind making his first million in just 1 year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Weston, Head of Research at Pepperstone shares his insights on the latest hotter-than-expected CPI numbers, inflation expectations, as well as the effects tariffs might have. He also weighed in on key areas of investment opportunities that traders can potentially look at.  Presented by: Ryan HuangProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Lucy Nicholson / File Photo / ReutersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During a recent parliamentary session, MP Liang Eng Hwa shared that he felt “very troubled” to see tuition centre staff members distributing flyers to parents outside a primary school in his constituency on the first day of school earlier this year. In response to that, the Ministry of Education says it is currently studying how to discourage tuition centres from using undesirable advertising practices. While many parents in Singapore spend a significant amount of money on sending their children to tuition classes, how critical or effective is tutoring? And are tuition centres playing to parents’ fear of missing out?  On this episode of Morning Shot, Jason Tan, Associate Professor from the National Institute of Education’s Policy, Curriculum and Leadership Department shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: ST FileSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a sweet treat that everyone loves, and the demand shows! What started as a classic school/office indulgence has grown into a passion that has created at least a half-dozen billionaires in China in the past few years. And that doesn’t seem to be slowing down amid news of Mixue’s Hong Kong IPO that is set to raise about $500 million, after Guming’s recent successful IPO that was priced at the top of the price range. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they find out what’s brewing in the bubble tea landscape, how much of an investment case there is for everyone’s favourite indulgence and if it pays to satisfy your sweet tooth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Grauer, Chief Economist at Chainalysis shares how prevalent cryptocurrency pump and dump schemes are, what signs to look out for, as well as what regulators can do to address concerns. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.