Asia’s markets are mixed this Christmas Eve - but beneath the calm, powerful themes are moving capital fast as investors weigh healthcare breakthroughs, defence spending, and surging commodities.

Novo Nordisk jumps as US regulators approve the first-ever GLP-1 weight-loss pill, reshaping the obesity drug market.

US defence stocks rally, with Huntington Ingalls riding expectations of higher military spending and domestic shipbuilding.

Huawei defies expectations, pushing into ultra-luxury electric vehicles and outselling traditional European carmakers in China.

Meanwhile, copper and platinum hit record highs, fuelled by supply constraints, electrification, AI demand and tariff stockpiling.

From Singapore stocks to luxury crab replacing caviar, this is Market View - hosted by Michelle Martin solo.

Asia&rsquo;s markets are mixed this Christmas Eve - but beneath the calm, powerful themes are moving capital fast as investors weigh healthcare breakthroughs, defence spending, and surging commodities.
Novo Nordisk jumps as US regulators approve the first-ever GLP-1 weight-loss pill, reshaping the obesity drug market.
US defence stocks rally, with Huntington Ingalls riding expectations of higher military spending and domestic shipbuilding.
Huawei defies expectations, pushing into ultra-luxury electric vehicles and outselling traditional European carmakers in China.
Meanwhile, copper and platinum hit record highs, fuelled by supply constraints, electrification, AI demand and tariff stockpiling.
From Singapore stocks to luxury crab replacing caviar, this is Market View - hosted by Michelle Martin solo.

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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.

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.