Your Money with Michelle Martin

Money and Me: The Singapore Start-Up entering the $300 Billion Gaming Economy

What if you too could have a slice of the biggest entertainment industry in the world? The global gaming industry is set to hit $300 billion. We explore how one founder is flipping the model of mobile gaming - turning screen time into outdoor family play with a new kind of mobile game that prioritizes family time and movement. Is this the much-needed reset for how families engage with technology?  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: Earnings Shock - Netflix Slides, Pepsi Rallies, TSMC Powers the AI Trade

Markets are hitting record highs - but beneath the surface, investors are getting far more selective. Netflix beats earnings but sinks as leadership changes raise deeper questions about growth. Pepsi surprises to the upside - signaling a shift from pricing power to consumer sensitivity. TSMC’s blockbuster results confirm AI demand is translating into real profits across the supply chain. Meanwhile, markets push higher despite geopolitical risks, as investors rotate between growth, yield, and resilience.  Also in the spotlight: Netflix, PepsiCo, TSMC, Sigenergy, Keppel DC REIT, SBS Transit, Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust, Mapletree Logistics Trust. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Influence: A made-in Singapore AI tutor that can improve how kids learn

Want an AI tutor at home for about $40 a month for your primary schooler? Michelle Martin explores one option with guest: Tan Yueh Phern. We unpack how AI learning platforms like Luminee Learning aim to teach process over answers, aligning with Singapore’s MOE syllabus. We also examine whether AI can democratize access to quality education - or deepen the tuition divide. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me: Your CPF, Your Future - Come 2028 a new scheme for those struggling with decisions in markets

Retirement is about to be reinvented - but will the new CPF scheme work for you? Michelle Martin unpacks Singapore’s upcoming CPF Investment Scheme  and what it means for your long-term wealth - hosted by Michelle Martin. With Christopher Tan, we break down how scheme compares with CPFIS and who it is really designed for. We explore whether a lifecycle portfolio should be your core strategy, a supporting tool - or something to avoid entirely. From returns to risks, and myths to mechanics, this conversation cuts through the noise on using your CPF to invest. We also zoom out to a bigger question: how AI-driven job disruption could reshape how future generations save for retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: Banks Boom, Oil Surges & AI Goes Physical—Markets Near Highs but Risks Linger

Wall Street rallies toward all-time highs as blockbuster earnings from major banks fuel optimism -hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. Citigroup and Goldman Sachs lead a trading-driven surge, while JPMorgan and Wells Fargo reflect resilience across lending and dealmaking. Energy markets flash caution: BP rides “exceptional” oil trading gains as geopolitical tensions tighten supply. Tech and innovation accelerate - Amazon’s satellite ambitions, Novo Nordisk’s AI drug push, and Alibaba’s leap into robotics signal a new frontier. In Singapore, the STI breaks past 5,000, led by Mapletree Logistics Trust, while DFI Retail drags—highlighting uneven market strength.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.