Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

We're back with another "commonly mispronounced names" edition of Breakfast Bites and in the spotlight today...cities! We wax lyrical about them, visit them, but in some cases, may not really know how to pronounce them correctly.  Listen in and see how you fare!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & 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.

Sean Quek, Senior Portfolio Manager (Paragon SAGE Fund), Paragon Capital Management Singapore discusses why his portfolio continues to hold onto chipmaker TSMC, and how the strengthening Taiwan Dollar affects the company. He also explains how Yum China is poised to benefit in the long run based on recent indicators around China's economy. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers discusses how some good news on the trade front is lifting markets to new record highs, though investors are keeping a close eye on the condition of the US labour economy - where reports have been somewhat conflicting.  Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you're handed a legacy—and asked to reimagine it? That’s what Thomas Ding, Managing Director of Levels Living, was tasked to execute by his father-in-law—the founder of iconic furniture brand Vhive. In this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show invites Thomas to share how Levels Living grew from the roots of Vhive into a bold new startup redefining custom living—with support from the SMU Business Innovations Generator, where he honed his vision and scaled the venture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not long ago, Penn Entertainment was seen as a traditional gaming company trying to find its place in a fast-evolving digital world. But that narrative is shifting — fast. In fact, that’s pushed a JPMorgan analyst to initiate an ‘overweight’ rating on PENN and a $24 price target, signaling a potential ~31% upside based on its then-current price. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they explore the key reasons analysts are warming up to Penn, and find out if this a short-term reaction or a long-term opportunity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd Rabold, Investment Management Partner, Callan Family Office discusses the passing of President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill in the Senate and next steps; Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments at the ECB forum; expectations for the upcoming nonfarm payrolls report and its potential implications for future Fed interest rate decisions; and how investors should be positioning themselves in the current market environment. Produced / Presented: Emaad AkhtarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakfast Bites today is a bit of a sore subject: getting ghosted. But we’re not talking about being ghosted on a dating app, but by a recruiter!  If that sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. A poll found a whopping 88% have said they’ve been ghosted while job hunting. Should we expect a polite “thanks but no thanks"? What can we do if we find ourselves in that situation? Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & 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.

As mental health challenges continue to rise across industries, many companies are still relying on generic wellness programs that don’t always meet the real needs of their people. From burnout to disengagement, the cost of neglecting mental wellbeing is becoming too big to ignore — not just for employees, but for business performance too. So how can organisations move from ticking boxes to truly understanding and addressing workplace wellbeing in a meaningful way? The Breakfast Show speaks to Dr. Oliver Suendermann, Vice President, Clinical at Intellect about how businesses can identify their unique stress points, design targeted mental health interventions, and foster a culture of genuine psychological safety and support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once a dominant force in enterprise software, Oracle spent years trailing cloud giants like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. At 48, the company has often been seen as a slow mover in a fast-paced tech landscape—until now. With a staggering $30 billion-a-year cloud deal on the table and its stock hitting record highs, Oracle is signaling a bold new chapter. So what does this mean for investors? Is Oracle finally ready to lead the next wave of cloud transformation? Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they unpack Oracle’s big move, the market reaction, and what it all means for the future of tech and investing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On International Joke Day, the Breakfast crew dive into the origins of some classic jokes (think "Knock, Knock," "Yo Mama" and "Why did the chicken cross the road?") and share some jokes from around the world that may reveal a little about the culture in those countries. Have a good laugh today!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & 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.