Money and Me

The STI has enjoyed a strong run, but not every blue chip has kept pace.

3 stocks have all lagged the benchmark - after years of disruption, restructuring and investor patience being put to the test.

Michelle Martin speaks with Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder of The Smart Investor, to examine whether the market is overlooking opportunity or correctly pricing in risk.

They unpack DFI Retail’s exit from its food business, Hongkong L...

Could Tesla and SpaceX ever merge, or are geopolitical realities too great to overcome?

We examine SpaceX's first earnings report as a public company and whether investors sitting on losses should take comfort from the recoveries of companies like Meta - or worry about becoming the next Alibaba.

We also debate whether soaring profits at the world's biggest oil companies are a sign of corporate greed or simply the consequence of geo...

The Straits Times Index has just delivered its strongest monthly gain since November 2020, surging 8.8% to a fresh record high. But after such a powerful rally, where do investors go from here?

Michelle Martin speaks with Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney, about what's been driving Singapore's stock market, and what to watch as Singapore's major banks report earnings, as Michelle asks whether there are still compelling buying ...

What is the best way to spend during retirement?

Michelle Martin speaks with Grace Tay, Associate Director at Finexis Advisory, about one of the most overlooked aspects of retirement planning: the decumulation phase.

They discuss why retirement investing requires a completely different mindset.

The conversation also explores the 4% withdrawal rule.

You may actually do better with spending a different drawdown percentage.

Grace shar...

Beyond dialysis there is still kidney care!

When chronic kidney disease reaches an advanced stage, many patients assume dialysis is the only option. But it may not always be the best choice.

Singapore has launched Renalssance, a pioneering national initiative that integrates palliative care earlier into the treatment of advanced kidney disease.

Michelle Martin speaks with A/Prof Yeo See Cheng, Senior Consultant and k...

How are retail traders responding to a year dominated by geopolitical tensions, volatile oil prices and shifting market sentiment?

Michelle Martin speaks with Dani Magner, Chief Growth Officer at Plus500, whose platform serves around 33 million users worldwide, about what trading data from Singapore reveals about investor behaviour in 2026.

This discussion is for educational purposes only a...

Singapore's stock market is evolving - what do investors need to know about the upcoming changes?

As Singapore launches sweeping reforms - including the Equity Market Development Programme and the upcoming SGX-Nasdaq Global Listing Board - investors are being promised broader opportunities beyond the market's dominant banks and REITs.

Michelle Martin speaks with Hunter Beaudoin, Analyst, Manager Research at Morningstar, about wheth...

It's one of the busiest weeks of the year for markets.

Michelle Martin speaks with Simon Ree, founder of Tao of Trading, about how investors should navigate a pivotal Federal Reserve meeting, a flood of earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Apple and Amazon, and the risks of trading around major market events.

They discuss why uncertainty calls for disciplined risk management, the common earnings trap that catches retail investors, and wh...

Are you making investment decisions today that could quietly undermine your retirement tomorrow?

Michelle Martin speaks with Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan (www.dividendtitan.com), about the four "silent enemies" of retirement investing.

Plus, Willie walks us through a dividend investor's take on a megacap stock listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange.

Michelle and Willie discuss why its market leadership, pricing power, and...

Singapore's markets are entering uncharted territory.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has surprised investors by tightening monetary policy, signalling confidence in the economy while warning that inflationary pressures - particularly from higher energy prices - remain a concern.

At the same time, the Straits Times Index has surged to a record high, prompting fresh debate over whether investors should increase their exposure to...

Singapore's blue-chip stocks have enjoyed a strong run, but where might investors find the next source of market-beating returns?

Michelle Martin speaks with John Cheong, Head of Small & Mid Cap Research at UOB Kay Hian, about four Singapore-listed companies that have made the firm's conviction list.

They discuss what separates a high-quality small-cap from a value trap, whether there's a common investment theme linking the pic...

Singapore is home to some of the market's most recognisable names, from SGX, Singtel and Singapore Airlines to Keppel, CapitaLand Investment and SATS.

But while these companies are often seen as national champions, does that automatically make them great investments?

Michelle Martin speaks with Alvin Chow, Co-founder of Dr Wealth, about how investors should distinguish between a great business and a great stock.

They...

For years, many people believed public sector jobs were among the safest.

But GovTech's decision to restructure its workforce is a reminder that in today's economy, no role is completely immune to change.

If retrenchment can happen in organisations that are performing well,how long could your savings last?

What would you do if your income stopped tomorrow? 

And is financial preparedness only part of the equation?

In this ...

Follow the smart money!

Where are sophisticated investors deploying capital and what might that mean for you? 

Maureen Li, Founder and CEO of ABIEL Property Investment Group, shares insights into commercial property investing and why it's attracting growing interest and where the next chapter of Singapore's property story is unfolding in this conversation with Michelle Martin.

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SpaceX, IPO Fever and the One Mistake Most Investors Make

SpaceX's record-breaking IPO captivated investors around the world, delivering a spectacular first-day rally before giving back much of those gains.

But is chasing the hottest IPOs a winning investment strategy, or a recipe for disappointment?

Michelle Martin speaks with Paul Chew, Head of Research at Phillip Securities, to unpack fresh research comparing IPO performanc...

We have 3 small cap Singapore ideas to dissect and also take on Trump's U-turn on a proposed Hormuz shipping toll to the next phase of the AI boom.

We separate signal from noise in a market driven by geopolitics, earnings and investor psychology, looking at Wall Street's earnings season and what South Korea's sharp market sell-off teaches.

The heart of the discussion with Swapnil Mishra, Author of "Investing for the Clueless, Reckl...

Debt can build wealth - or quietly destroy it. So where's the line?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, explores whether attitudes towards borrowing are changing among younger Singaporeans.

From mortgages and credit cards to investment leverage and premium financing for insurance, we examine when debt is a powerful financial tool - and when it becomes a dangerous trap.

Plus, what are the financia...

Should you buy a REIT before it recovers? How can you tell if a REIT is on the path of recovery?

Michelle finds out in this discussion as more investors ask if Singapore's beaten-down property trusts are finally turning the corner, or if the rebound is only temporary.

After years of higher interest rates and weaker distributions, investors are looking for signs of a sustained recovery.

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode examin...