US Markets Wrap: Geopolitics shakes markets but investors hold steady

Oil prices have pulled back after an earlier surge driven by fears the Iran conflict could disrupt shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Crude briefly approached $120 a barrel before retreating as traders bet governments could release emergency reserves to offset potential supply shocks. Confusio…

Bigger Pic: China’s Growth Target Meets Rising Geopolitical Risk

China has set a 4.5 to 5 percent growth target at this year’s National People’s Congress, signaling a more pragmatic approach as the world’s second largest economy grapples with weak demand, property stress and deflationary pressures. At the same time, escalating tensions around Iran are raising qu…

Money and Me: Expensive Mistakes When Market Shocks Hit 

When markets shake, your instincts may tell you to run  and turn your equities into cash - but history suggests, that action may be an expensive mistake. Michelle Martin speaks with Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney, about why investors instinctively flee equities during turmoil - and why tha…

Market View: Why investors are questioning Oracle, the 200-year-old company powering ahead, and the EV maker in the black 

A 200-year-old trading empire is looking good. Asian conglomerate Jardine Matheson posts strong earnings and a higher dividend as its property, retail and infrastructure empire powers ahead. Meanwhile, Oracle delivers strong profits on AI demand - but investors are questioning whether its debt-fu…

Mind Your Business: Can a 40 year old snack still win over Gen Z?

How does a pineapple tart brand stay relevant beyond Chinese New Year? Adrian and Gordon Ang of Kele join the Breakfast Show to share how they transformed a family confectionery into a recognised Singapore Heritage Brand through rebranding, premium positioning, e-commerce strategy and cross-genera…

Breakfast Bites: Is it smart to take on high-visibility tasks during appraisal season?

It's appraisal time. Your performance for the year is about to be scrutinised. You might be thinking: should I take on more high-visibility tasks to give myself a higher chance of being promoted? That's the question we explore on today's Breakfast Bites. Emaad and Ryan share the experts' views o…

The Big Story: The end of cheap petrol? Malaysia’s RM1.99 RON95 under threat from the Iran conflict

Malaysia’s long-standing RON95 petrol price of RM1.99 per litre is under threat. Surging global oil prices, a tense Middle East, and a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz are putting the government and consumers on high alert. What could rising fuel costs mean for households, businesses, an…

Wealth Tracker: Why high-net-worth families should rethink wealth

Think wealth is just about returns? Think again. Ultra-high net worth families are taking a longer view—building legacies that span generations and borders. Lombard Odier’s second Rethink Family Wealth report reveals how families, family offices, and foundations are managing wealth differently tod…

What’s Trending: Is laughing while driving really dangerous? And could you recognise Barbies by touch?

Is there something you know so well you could recognise it blindfolded?  On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada talk about a Barbie collector who knows her dolls so well she can identify them blindfolded, and a viral road sign in Tianjin, China warning drivers not to make jokes whi…

Market View: Oil price movements in focus with Strait of Hormuz effectively closed; Asian markets up as oil prices retreated from the previous day’s peak; China’s exports turbocharge into 2026; Apple reportedly increased iPhone production in India by about 53 per cent last year; SG transport and logistic players, Suntec Reit to watch

Singapore shares rose today as oil prices retreated from earlier highs.  The Straits Times Index was up 1.74% at 4,839.48 points at about 2.11pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.33B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Suntec REIT, after property tycoon …