Can a tiny Disney toy change where an entire family buys its groceries?

Woolworths’ wildly popular Ooshies promotion has pulled shoppers away from rival Coles, offering a striking lesson in the power of collectables, scarcity and consumer psychology in Australia’s fiercely competitive supermarket sector.

Michelle Martin also looks at what happens when brands get their customers badly wrong.

Plus, falling oil prices bring some relief to US stock and bond markets, while two developments in China raise questions for investors.

On Up or Down, what’s moving SpaceX, Lego, Apple, SingPost and Penguin International?

Can a tiny Disney toy change where an entire family buys its groceries?
Woolworths&rsquo; wildly popular Ooshies promotion has pulled shoppers away from rival Coles, offering a striking lesson in the power of collectables, scarcity and consumer psychology in Australia&rsquo;s fiercely competitive supermarket sector.
Michelle Martin also looks at what happens when brands get their customers badly wrong.
Plus, falling oil prices bring some relief to US stock and bond markets, while two developments in China raise questions for investors.
On&nbsp;Up or Down, what&rsquo;s moving SpaceX, Lego, Apple, SingPost and Penguin International?

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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.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.
The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions &mdash; 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 &mdash; 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 &mdash; with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

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In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Market View: Ooshies Win the Grocery Wars, China Warning Signs & Remembering Dolly Parton

Only 56% of employees surveyed by Qualtrics believe their leaders would choose people’s wellbeing over immediate profit.

So what makes us trust a boss - and what happens when that trust disappears?

Dr Ben Granger, Chief Workplace Psychologist at Qualtrics and two-time bestselling author of A Leader Worth Following, joins Michelle Martin to explore why trust matters more than ever in an age of AI

Drawing on neuroscience, organisational psychology and evolutionary theory, they unpack the three questions we instinctively use to decide whether someone is trustworthy: Are they competent? Do they have integrity? And do they have my interests at heart?

Only 56% of employees surveyed by Qualtrics believe their leaders would choose people&rsquo;s wellbeing over immediate profit.
So what makes us trust a boss - and what happens when that trust disappears?
Dr Ben Granger, Chief Workplace Psychologist at Qualtrics and two-time bestselling author of&nbsp;A Leader Worth Following, joins Michelle Martin to explore why trust matters more than ever in an age of AI
Drawing on neuroscience, organisational psychology and evolutionary theory, they unpack the three questions we instinctively use to decide whether someone is trustworthy:&nbsp;Are they competent? Do they have integrity? And do they have my interests at heart?

How to be the leader people trust in an age of AI

Michelle thinks this is going to be a huge bestseller in Singapore and around the world, and it is a book any investor should pick up.

Thomas Chua achieved financial independence at 31 and argues that ordinary investors can build long-term wealth with a focused process that takes as little as an hour a day.

Michelle Martin speaks with Thomas Chua, author of The Lunch Break Investor and founder and investor at Steady Compounding, about how to find companies capable of compounding wealth for years.

What are the six economic moats that can give a business lasting competitive advantage? How can you tell if a stock is too expensive? Thomas explains his six-step “Lunch Break Valuation”, puts companies through his deceptively simple “Crayon Test”, and reveals the three circumstances that could persuade a long-term investor to finally sell.

Michelle thinks this is going to be a huge bestseller in Singapore and around the world, and it is a book any investor should pick up.
Thomas Chua achieved financial independence at 31 and argues that ordinary investors can build long-term wealth with a focused process that takes as little as an hour a day.
Michelle Martin speaks with&nbsp;Thomas Chua, author of The Lunch Break Investor&nbsp;and founder and investor at Steady Compounding, about how to find companies capable of compounding wealth for years.
What are the six economic moats that can give a business lasting competitive advantage?&nbsp;How can you tell if a stock is too expensive? Thomas explains his six-step &ldquo;Lunch Break Valuation&rdquo;, puts companies through his deceptively simple &ldquo;Crayon Test&rdquo;, and reveals the three circumstances that could persuade a long-term investor to finally sell.

Money and Me: Can You Build Wealth on Your Lunch Break?

US-Canada trade talks have collapsed, with Washington imposing 50 percent tariffs on around US$20 billion of Canadian goods and Ottawa preparing to retaliate. We look at why the dispute matters.

Elsewhere, we look at a steelmaker Morgan Stanley sees more upside for.

It is also a crucial week for markets, with Nvidia earnings PCE inflation and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole, a constellation that could reset expectations for interest rates.

On Up or Down, Shein heads for a long-awaited Hong Kong IPO at a dramatically lower valuation, Alibaba slides after a US$10.2 billion share placement, and Tesla rallies on its latest robotaxi breakthrough.

Plus, our last words today are Casino and Box Office.

US-Canada trade talks have collapsed, with Washington imposing 50 percent tariffs on around US$20 billion of Canadian goods and Ottawa preparing to retaliate. We look at why the dispute matters.
Elsewhere, we look at a steelmaker Morgan Stanley sees more upside for.
It is also a crucial week for markets, with Nvidia earnings PCE inflation and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole, a constellation that could reset expectations for interest rates.
On&nbsp;Up or Down, Shein heads for a long-awaited Hong Kong IPO at a dramatically lower valuation, Alibaba slides after a US$10.2 billion share placement, and Tesla rallies on its latest robotaxi breakthrough.
Plus, our last words today are Casino and Box Office.

Market View: Ooshies Win the Grocery Wars, China Warning Signs & Remembering Dolly Parton

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