Are the chip wars heating up? Is China's monetary policy going to help it brace effectively for when Trump comes into power? Can the path to wealth really be simplified into 2 simple rules? Find out with Michelle Martin's conversation with Arun Pai, who is part of the Investments team of Monk’s Hill VenturesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on her solo tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets are trading higher as US stocks rally, with Alphabet soaring and Microsoft taking a hit following GM's decision to exit robo-taxis. Dive into earnings updates from Adobe, Del Monte, Macy’s, and Inditex, and explore movements from local blue chips like Jardine Matheson and Thai Bev. Learn why Krispy Kreme, Amazon, HSBC, Apple, and Mondelez are making headlines. Get the latest on self-driving tech, AI integration, and global market trends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on a special edition of Money and Me, with guest Alok Sama, the former insider at Softbank turned bestselling author of The Money Trap: Lost Illusions Inside the Tech Bubble. Alok offers a behind-the-scenes look at SoftBank’s bold bets on companies like WeWork, Alibaba, and Nvidia. Discover insights into Masayoshi Son’s visionary approach, what Sama thinks of SoftBank’s $500 million OpenAI investment, and the pitfalls of inflated tech valuations. Alok shares lessons on identifying sustainable growth and navigating common money traps in the venture capital world. Michelle describes the book as a riveting must-read for anyone curious about the intersection of finance, tech, and AI, reinventing oneself.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, the duo explores the latest in mergers and acquisitions, from Omnicom and Interpublic's $13 billion deal to Mondelez's pursuit of Hershey. Discover how DBS might expand into Indonesia and why Oracle, Nvidia, and GM are facing market challenges. Learn about Google's quantum breakthrough and Rigetti Computing's meteoric stock rise. Plus, a local market check with Seatrium leading gains and Mapletree Industrial Trust lagging behind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the fundamentals of investing is starting early. After all, it is through the magic of compounding that allows you to grow your wealth exponentially. But what if you’re into your 40s or 50s? Is it too late to grow your wealth substantially? Absolutely not!  Dan Koh invites Simon Ree, Founder, Tao of Trading to discuss the blueprint midlife professionals need to understand about growing their wealth, and debunk the 5 myths of the finance industry to generate returns significantly greater than 10% per year, and make money in falling markets!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Nvidia under investigation by Chinese regulators? What’s dragging Oracle’s shares lower? And what is driving optimism back into Chinese stocks? Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they analyse the latest headlines and more on this episode of Market View.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode of Money and Me dives into the latest milestones in the crypto world with Tristan Frizza, Founder of Zeta Markets. Michelle explores Bitcoin’s record-breaking surge past $100,000, driven by pro-crypto developments, and discusses its impact on the broader market. Attention then shifts to Solana’s highly anticipated Layer-2 rollup, Bullet, set to redefine blockchain scalability in early 2025. Tristan shares insights into Zeta Markets’ role in advancing DeFi, its innovative use of zkVM technology, and how platforms like Zeta are shaping Solana’s expanding ecosystem. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of decentralized finance!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into the latest developments in Asia-Pacific markets, including political updates from South Korea and trading trends in Sydney and Tokyo. Explore director deals involving Marco Polo Marine, Union Steel, and Hosen Group, alongside DBS’s record-setting institutional buybacks. The discussion shifts to the tech sector with standout performances from Nvidia, Palantir, and Broadcom, followed by insights into the US market, including S&P 500 changes and upcoming earnings reports from Oracle, GameStop, Macy’s, and Costco. In Singapore, top blue-chip performers like Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and Sembcorp Industries shine, while the episode closes with Taylor Swift’s record-breaking foray into publishing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Michelle has selected just the book for a financial reset. Founder of financial literacy platform The Simple Sum, Shirley Crystal Chua joins Michelle Martin for a discussion on the platform's new book "What is Keeping You Broke?". Learn less obvious but practical tips to develop your "money confidence". What is the context for making good decisions with your money that are especially relevant in Singapore? Why is looking beyond saving, spending and investing to growing a "people portfolio" something young people may want to focus on? Are you uncomfortable with managing money? You can start to change that just by listening to today's Money and Me for great ideas to get on track to using money as a tool for your freedom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into Keppel's AI partnership with Amazon, Schneider Electric's collaboration with Nvidia, and insights into Hewlett Packard's earnings. Discover why Synopsys faces headwinds, Hon Hai’s growth trajectory, and the latest on SGX, SingPost, and Suntec REIT. Plus, a deep dive into local markets' fresh highs, Taylor Swift's global Spotify dominance, and more. Don't miss this dynamic market roundup!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.