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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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Money and Me: What Telco investors need to know, Mapletree Industrial Trust & ComfortDelGro Under In Focus
4d 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
4d 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
4d 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
5d 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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LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Burnout, Beauty & The Rise of Efficient Wellness
5d ago00:18:20Tap to summarizeWhat if more "me time" isn't about finding more time - but using the time you already have, more intelligently? Michelle says this facial experience was truly different and relaxed her from head-to-toe. She loved that this facial experience, which incorporates a massage, had no packages, resulting in no pressure and no wasted time. We explore the rise of "efficient wellness" - a growing trend designed for busy professionals who want meaningful recovery without spending half a day at a spa. Michelle speaks with Sandra Chua, Founder and Head Therapist at House of Wellness, about combining face and body treatments into one customised session, and rethinking wellness around outcomes rather than routines. Drawing on her own experience of burnout as a former teacher, Sandra shares why stress relief is becoming just as important as beauty treatments. Michelle also reflects on her own experience with the service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Money and Me: Quantum Computing as a theme, Samsung’s Trillion-Dollar Moment & The STI at the 5000 mark
5d ago00:27:18Tap to summarizeCould quantum computing become the next AI - or is Wall Street already getting ahead of itself? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment at Providend, this episode explores whether quantum computing could become the next transformational technology theme after fresh US government support sparked a rally in quantum stocks. Michelle and Cheng examine record S&P 500 profit margins and ask whether US corporate earnings remain genuinely resilient or increasingly dependent on a handful of AI winners. They unpack South Korea's remarkable stock market surge, Samsung's return to a US$1 trillion valuation and why Asia is becoming central to the global AI supply chain. The conversation also looks at rising US Treasury yields, the risks of chasing technology hype and what Singapore investors should watch as the STI consolidates around the 5,000 level. Finally, they discuss whether capital is rotating back into growth markets or if Singapore's next rally may still lie ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE : Sustainability Impact Awards 2026 - Could Your Business Be Ready?
1w ago00:09:47Tap to summarizeHosted by Michelle Martin with guest Chen Huifen, Editor of The Business Times, this episode explores the Sustainability Impact Awards 2026 and how sustainability has evolved from a reporting exercise into a driver of business value and resilience. Michelle and Chen discuss the award categories for individuals, SMEs and large enterprises, why this year's awards highlight companies that help entire ecosystems improve sustainability practices, and the qualities judges look for in standout nominations. With nominations closing on May 29, the conversation offers insights for any business wondering whether it is ready to step forward. For more info: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/sustainability-impact-awards/nominations-open-sustainability-impact-awards-2026-mar-9-may-29 How to nominate: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/sustainability-impact-awards/how-to-nominateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Market View: Quantum Computing Firms $2 Billion Grants from the US government, & Singapore is SEA biggest Stock Market
1w ago00:08:38Tap to summarizeWhat happens when governments start buying into the future? Quantum stocks are soaring, Spotify is reinventing itself with AI, and Singapore has quietly reclaimed Southeast Asia's stock market crown. Hosted by Michelle Martin this episode of Market View explores the U.S. government's US$2 billion push into quantum computing and why investors are treating it like the next AI boom. Michelle also examines why Singapore has overtaken Indonesia as Southeast Asia's largest stock market, whether Spotify's AI-powered growth ambitions justify its rally, and what Walmart's cautious outlook says about the health of the American consumer. Plus, what Samsung's AI-driven bonuses reveal about the changing balance between labour and shareholders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Money and Me: OCBC Is Winning, Tencent Is Falling & The ETF That Doubled
1w ago00:22:20Tap to summarizeHosted by Michelle Martin with guest Alvin Chow, Co-founder of Dr Wealth, this episode explores why OCBC Bank is outperforming DBS Bank and United Overseas Bank, why ComfortDelGro shareholders gains are different from its subsidiaries SBS Transit and Vicom investors, and the sell-off in Genting Singapore. Michelle and Alvin also examine five SGX-listed ETFs that surged more than 50%, including one that doubled in value, and unpack why Tencent continues to grow while its share price struggles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Market View: Nvidia earnings are impressive but the stock fell. OCBC, CDL & UOL in focus.
1w ago00:09:09Tap to summarizeNvidia delivered blockbuster earnings, raised its dividend 25-fold and unveiled an US$80 billion buyback - yet the stock still slipped. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode of Market View explores why investors may now expect near-perfection from the AI giant, and what that could mean for richly valued tech stocks globally. Michelle unpacks Nvidia’s latest earnings, easing bond yields, softer oil prices and why Wall Street staged a rebound overnight. She also looks at renewed scrutiny on Singapore property giants CDL and UOL as investors demand clearer plans to unlock shareholder value. Plus: OCBC’s reported bid for HSBC’s Indonesia assets, Gen Z’s changing spending habits, and why some wealth managers now think energy stocks could outperform tech. Companies mentioned: Nvidia, OCBC, HSBC, City Developments Limited (CDL), UOL Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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