Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Stocks surged Monday, led by tech giants like Alphabet, as markets recovered from a shaky start to November. The Nasdaq posted its biggest gain since May, fueled by renewed optimism in AI, from Google’s Gemini 3 upgrade to strong moves in Broadcom, Micron, AMD, and Palantir. Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, breaks down whether this rally signals renewed conviction in the AI trade or is simply a relief bounce, explores how shifting Fed rate expectations are influencing sentiment, and weighs the risks of volatility during thin holiday trading. Plus, he previews key economic data this week, including retail sales and producer prices, and what it could mean for the market heading into December. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image: Gerd Altmann from PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every dish tells a story, and sometimes, that story begins with a spoon. In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show speaks to Ilya Nur Fadhly, Founder, Sudu, about his journey from MasterChef Singapore to building a brand that celebrates Malay heritage through flavours like Smoked Sambal, Belacan, and Kulim Butter, and what it takes to run a creative food business todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A single Cloudflare glitch triggered global outages across X, Spotify, ChatGPT and major services, exposing just how much of the internet depends on one company. Dan Koh, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar unpack what went wrong, how Cloudflare powers 20% of global web traffic, and why this incident matters for tech investors, businesses and everyday users.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s F&B scene is more competitive than ever, with closures hitting record highs. But for some founders, the solution isn’t scaling fast, it’s going deeper into purpose. This week on Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks to Surekha Yadav, co-founder of Jungle Kitchen, about how her personal transformation inspired a business rooted in clean-label values, why sourcing and provenance matter more than ever, and what it really takes to sustain a purpose-driven food brand in one of the toughest consumer markets in Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A viral clip of a woman saying, "don't love your job... job your love" has cast some questions on what that actually means. We’ve all heard “follow your passion”… but is that still realistic? Audrey, Ryan and Emaad unpack the viral “job your love” moment, why loving your job may actually be an elitist expectation, and what really matters to workers here—like belonging, growth, and yes, getting paid.    Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s economy has exceeded expectations, with MTI upgrading its 2025 GDP forecast to around 4.0% after a strong Q3 performance led by manufacturing, wholesale trade, and finance. Barnabas Gan, Group Chief Economist & Head, Market Research, RHB Bank breaks down the key drivers behind this growth, the role of AI-related electronics and biomedical manufacturing, and what lies ahead for 2026 as global trade faces new headwinds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prada’s sales are rising, Miu Miu is surging, and Versace has just joined the family. But what’s really behind the renewed talk of a potential Milan listing? Dan Koh and Audrey Siek break down the numbers, the strategy, and the succession story inside one of fashion’s most influential houses, and what investors should watch in the shifting luxury landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks fell on Thursday after a market-wide rally fizzled, with Nvidia’s early gains reversing and investor hopes for a December Fed rate cut fading. The Dow dropped 387 points, the S&P 500 shed 1.6%, and the Nasdaq fell 2.2%, despite a midday surge. Frank Cappelleri, Founder and President, CappThesis discusses Nvidia’s surprising reversal, the ripple effects on the broader market, and whether the chip giant is a buy amid AI hype. We also dissect the latest jobs data, Walmart’s earnings, and Ray Dalio’s warning signs of a potential market bubble. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever nodded along in a meeting because someone sounded super confident… but weren’t sure the numbers actually backed them up? Audrey and Ryan unpack what’s called the “confidence language trap” — why the loudest voice often wins, why our quieter colleagues can hold real insight, and how to make sure style doesn’t beat substance at work.    Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Dan Koh Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Quiz, we celebrate Emaad's birthday in style, as he tests how well Ryan and Audrey really know him through a series of questions around fears, pet peeves, habits, cuisines, travel and more! Play along!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang and Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.