Market View: Growing concerns of crowded positioning,  Samsung's Foldable Bet, SK Hynix's IPO Frenzy & Singapore Stocks to Watch

Market View: Growing concerns of crowded positioning,  Samsung's Foldable Bet, SK Hynix's IPO Frenzy & Singapore Stocks to Watch

Hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack why AI stocks dragged global markets lower despite broader market resilience and what that signals for investors. We explore why the consumer discretionary sector has become Wall Street's biggest laggard - and whether it could be the market's next opportunity. In our UP or DOWN segment, we assess Samsung's bid to stay ahead of Apple in foldable smartphones and the overwhelming demand for SK Hynix's blockbuster US listing. Closer to home, we examine Singapore stocks in focus, including Frasers Property, ESR-REIT and Foundation Healthcare, and what their latest developments could mean for shareholders. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me:  Which Billion-Dollar REIT Bets Will Pay Off?

Are Singapore REITs entering a new era where management decisions matter more than interest rates? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores four of the biggest REIT stories shaping the market - from resilient industrial assets to bold acquisitions and strategic divestments. We examine why industrial REITs continue to outperform, whether OUE REIT's S$500 million sale of Crowne Plaza Changi Airport is smart capital recycling, and if CapitaLand Ascendas REIT is buying logistics assets at the right point in the cycle. We also unpack the debate surrounding CICT's S$3.9 billion acquisition of Paragon and what investors should look for when evaluating landmark REIT transactions. Companies discussed: CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT), OUE REIT, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (CLAR), Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Paragon. Whether you're investing for income or long-term growth, discover how to assess acquisitions, divestments, DPU accretion and management execution beyond the headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE : How can you tell if you can trust your supplement?

Health supplements in Singapore do not require pre-market approval, so what does that mean for shoppers? We unpack how to read labels, assess dosage, interpret claims like "natural" and "clinically proven", and understand why transparency matters. Our guests also explain what goes on behind the scenes in supplement manufacturing, from formulation and quality control to batch traceability. Guests: Sherman Lim, Chief Marketing Officer, and Jessie Jet Shee Teng, Head of R&D, The Purest Group. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: The AI Gold Rush's Hidden Winners - Why Samsung, SK Hynix and Microsoft's Next Moves Matter to Investors

What if the biggest fortunes in AI aren't being made by the companies building chatbots - but by those supplying the memory behind them? South Korea's tech giants Samsung and SK Hynix are riding an unprecedented AI chip boom, but can record profits and soaring share prices keep climbing? We unpack why Wall Street returned from the holiday in a bullish mood, what Microsoft's latest job cuts signal about its AI strategy, and whether United Airlines has turbulence ahead from an unusual lawsuit. We also examine Versant's $530 million bet on golf technology and ask whether China's fast-growing C-Beauty brands could become the country's next global soft-power success story. Companies discussed: Samsung, SK Hynix, Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, United Airlines, Versant, Full Swing, Comcast, OpenAI. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode connects the day's biggest market stories to the investment trends that could shape portfolios in the months and years ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Men Die Younger; The One Conversation That Could Add Years to Your Life

Why do so many men wait until they're sick before taking their health seriously - and what could that hesitation be costing them? Men in Singapore still die years earlier than women, even though many of the biggest killers can be prevented or treated if caught early. Dr Reyor Ko, Lead Hybrid Care Doctor at Doctor Anywhere, explains why silent conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol often go unnoticed, how preventive care should evolve from your 20s to your 50s, and why a simple conversation with your GP could be one of the highest-return investments you'll ever make. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores how taking charge of your health isn't just about living longer - it's about living with more energy, vitality and freedom for the people and purpose that matter most. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.