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Live Well with Michelle
Hosted by MONEY FM 89.3 · EN
Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.
The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.
In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.
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Market View: AI's New Winners - Cars, Chips, Conglomerates and Crude Oil
4d ago00:19:44Tap to summarizeWhat if the biggest AI winners aren't AI companies at all? Hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack how Jardine Matheson is preparing its next chapter after a US$10 billion transformation spree, while BYD unveils China's most advanced EV chip in a push to dominate smart driving. Ford is also surprising investors as its energy-storage business emerges as an unexpected AI play, helping power a sharp rally in its shares. Meanwhile, Wall Street continues its march to record highs on strong corporate earnings, even as investors keep one eye on a fragile US-Iran truce and the risk of an oil price shock. In UP or DOWN, we track Brent crude, Dell's blockbuster AI-fuelled growth, Costco's record fuel sales, The Gap's stumble, plus Singapore-listed Valuetronics and OKP Holdings. Companies in focus: Jardine Matheson, BYD, Ford Motor, Dell, Costco, The Gap, Exxon, Valuetronics and OKP Holdings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE : Massage Away Your Pain?
4d ago00:06:12Tap to summarizeMichelle visited Yu He Tang Wen’s TCM Center over at Holland Village to see if Traditional Chinese Medicine could help her back. Was the pain worth it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Money and Me: ECs are looking more attractive for first-time buyers. A Mega En bloc Wish and does leasehold change the investment case for industrial and residential properties?
4d ago00:24:21Tap to summarizeHosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack sweeping new Executive Condominium cooling measures meant to restore affordability for first-time buyers. Are EC's more attractive to buyers? Would you likely sell your EC for more or less if you must stay in it for at least 10 years before selling? Then we examine the $880 million Loyang Valley en bloc deal - the largest collective sale of 2026 - is the en bloc dream still alive or are these deals likely to be rare? Finally, we wrap with a lesson from Automobile MegaMart, where owners raced against the clock to pay $68 million to extend a lease that was running down. What happens when a leasehold asset approaches zero? And what is the takeaway today - what should you as an investor understand before buying leasehold property?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Divorce: How to Protect Your Peace
5d ago00:24:48Tap to summarizeWhat if the most important thing to protect during a divorce isn’t your assets - but your judgement, your children and your peace of mind? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the hidden emotional toll of separation and why many marriages don’t collapse from one dramatic event, but from years of exhaustion, resentment, emotional disconnection and unspoken hurt. Michelle speaks with Ronald Yeo, Advocate & Solicitor at Yeo Marini Law Corporation, about how to about navigate a divorce without losing your humanity, your health or your future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Money and Me: CPF Nomination - not as difficult as you think
5d ago00:23:31Tap to summarizeA will cannot distribute your CPF funds! So how can you ensure your hard earned CPF goes to exactly who you wish to benefit? Who can you distribute your CPF funds to? How many people can you nominate online? Can you leave your CPF to your children if they are young and "minors"? What happens when no nomination is made at all? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why CPF nominations are not just financial paperwork, but an act of care. Michelle speaks with Caster Teoh, Assistant Director, Nominations & Accounts Closure Department, CPF Board. You can check if you have made a nomination here https://www.cpf.gov.sg/viewnomdetails. You will need your Singpass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Market View: Trillion-Dollar AI Momentum & Wall Street’s Record Run, SK Hynix, Samsung, Micron, Nvidia, Salesforce, Snowflake, Amazon, Eli Lilly, PDD Holdings, Temu, Lululemon, TSMC
5d ago00:11:55Tap to summarizeAI chips are creating trillion-dollar winners - but are investors already chasing the next phase of the boom? Hosted by Michelle Martin , this episode explores SK Hynix’s rise into the US$1 trillion club alongside Samsung, Micron and Nvidia as demand for AI memory chips surges. Michelle also unpacks Salesforce’s latest earnings, why investors remain nervous about AI disruption, and what Snowflake’s massive rally says about cloud and data infrastructure demand. She also discusses Taiwan overtaking India as the world’s fifth-largest stock market, driven by TSMC and the semiconductor boom. Plus, Wall Street hits a rare trifecta of record closes while investors assess what comes next for markets. In corporate news: Eli Lilly pushes deeper into vaccines, Temu-owner PDD disappoints on revenue, and Lululemon settles its boardroom battle with founder Chip Wilson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Money and Me: What Telco investors need to know, Mapletree Industrial Trust & ComfortDelGro Under In Focus
1w ago00:19:47Tap to summarizeA billion-dollar telecom merger has collapsed, a data-centre REIT is rethinking its strategy, and one of Singapore’s transport giants is facing fresh doubts - what should income investors do now? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan, this episode examines the fallout from the failed Simba-M1 merger and what it could mean for Singapore’s telecom sector, Keppel and future industry consolidation. Michelle and Willie unpack why investors are reassessing Mapletree Industrial Trust after weaker earnings, pressure on distributions and concerns surrounding its North American data-centre portfolio. They also discuss why ComfortDelGro shares have come under pressure despite the company’s overseas expansion strategy. The conversation explores how regulators balance competition, infrastructure investment and consumer interests when evaluating major telecom transactions. Plus, what dividend investors should focus on beyond headline yields when assessing long-term income opportunities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Market View: AI Cracks, SATS Soars & Why IMAX Refuses to Die, SATS, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, IMAX, Delivery Hero, Uber, Boustead Singapore, Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust
1w ago00:10:42Tap to summarizeThe AI boom is alive - but investors are starting to ask a harder question: which winners deserve their sky-high valuations? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode of Market View explores a surprising sell-off among Japanese cable makers and what it may reveal about growing cracks in the AI infrastructure trade. Investors also examine strong earnings from SATS, which delivered resilient profit growth despite Middle East disruptions and continues integrating Worldwide Flight Services into its expanding global network. Michelle unpacks why premium cinema operator IMAX continues outperforming in the streaming era, why Delivery Hero surged on fresh takeover speculation involving Uber, and how Boustead Singapore more than doubled profits through a mix of operational strength and value creation. Plus, Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust expands deeper into Europe as management doubles down on the logistics infrastructure theme. The episode asks whether the next phase of AI investing will be less about spotting trends - and more about identifying genuine long-term winners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: The Swiss Alps Dream - Why Singaporeans Are Rethinking Wealth, Wellness and Retirement
1w ago00:16:04Tap to summarizeWhat if the ultimate luxury isn't a penthouse in the city - but waking up to mountain air, silence and space to breathe? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Maureen Yeo, Regional Director of Asia at Andermatt Swiss Alps, this episode explores why growing numbers of Singaporeans are looking beyond traditional investment destinations toward the Swiss Alps. Discover how wellness, longevity, sustainability and wealth preservation are reshaping ideas of retirement and luxury living. Michelle examines Switzerland's appeal, from healthcare and stability to tax considerations and legacy planning. Learn why Andermatt has evolved from a ski village into one of Europe's fastest-growing alpine lifestyle destinations. Is the future of wealth less about what you own - and more about how you live?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Market View: AI REITs, TACO Trades & Why Cash Is King
1w ago00:09:15Tap to summarizeAIMS APAC REIT, Airbnb, Deckers Outdoor, Salesforce, HP, Dell Technologies, Costco, Nvidia, Mapletree Industrial Trust, The Hour Glass, ST Engineering, SGX, Thai Beverage, Disney. AIMS APAC REIT is chasing the AI boom, but can data-centre dreams translate into real investor returns? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores AIMS APAC REIT's push into digital infrastructure and why industrial landlords are racing to capture AI-driven demand for data centres. Michelle examines why cash-rich companies such as Airbnb and Deckers Outdoor may have a growing advantage in an uncertain economic environment. She unpacks the market's latest acronyms -TACO and NACHO - and what they reveal about investor expectations for trade policy, oil prices and geopolitics. The episode also previews earnings from Salesforce, Dell, HP and Costco, asking whether AI spending is spreading beyond Nvidia into the broader economy. Plus: Japan's record-breaking rally, gains at Mapletree Industrial Trust, The Hour Glass, ST Engineering, SGX and Thai Beverage, and what they signal for the STI's next move.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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