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Michelle Martin and guest Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, delve into the intricacies of CPF LIFE. Discover how CPF LIFE works, and learn strategies to maximize payouts. Explore the risks retirees face and how to mitigate them so your silver years are comfortable.

Compare CPF LIFE with other annuities, and get the checklist on how to decide on the best CPF LIFE plan for your needs. Whether it's topping up your RA or deciding on a payout strategy, we have the expert insights to help you navigate your retirement planning today.
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Join Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, as they cover Nvidia's meteoric rise, Seatrium's stock plunge amidst an investigation, and Berkshire Hathaway's strategic moves. Tune in for insights into Blackstone, Huawei, Toyota, Boeing, Golden Goose, and SingTel, along with a local market update and the spicy controversy around Samyang noodles in Denmark.
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In Singapore, authorities have advised people not to touch or feed wild birds as a precaution against Avian Flu or H5N1. There have been no cases here so far. Australia however, has reported its first human case of avian influenza. It was the first instance of detection of the H5N1 strain in a person or animal in the country. The child who was severely unwell has since made a full recovery. To date, 7 poultry farms in Australia have been hit by the highly pathogenic avian influenza. The World Health Organisation (WHO) in June reported the first human casualty of the H5N2 strain of Bird Flu. The death took place in Mexico. In the US, top CDC officials have called for more testing of humans and animals. As chicken farms from the US to Australia  grapple with the fears of the spread of avian influenza, what does this mean for ASEAN meat stocks? Are chicken prices about to rise? Michelle Martin finds out with Alethia Capital's Nirgunan Tiruchelvam. 
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Michelle Martin looks at why Asia-Pacific markets are trading higher this morning. In this special solo edition, Michelle dives into Hyundai's record share surge amidst its planned IPO of Hyundai Motor India. Morgan Stanley's top stock picks, including Broadcom, Toast, and Apple, are highlighted, alongside other potential high-growth companies like Alphabet and Tesla. Michelle also reviews local market movements and corporate updates, with a focus on Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, SingTel, and Jardine Cycle & Carriage. Lastly, she covers the impressive opening weekend for a new movie parents may want to check out.
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In today's episode of "Money and Me," with Michelle Martin, we delve into the evolving landscape of the utilities sector amid soaring AI-driven energy demand. Swapnil Mishra, Founder of WealthZen joins the discussion - how is the surge in AI data centers transforming electricity consumption and what does this mean for utility investors?

Discover the potential of a simple ETF said to be able to turn $500 a month into $1 million in around 23 years and explore the current state of office REITs - are prospects bleak? What does a turnaround hinge on? We also look at the different ways of investing in gold ETFs and what the latest from the Federal Reserve, why are the breaks on a quick easing cycle?
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In today's episode of "Market View,"  Michelle Martin and guest Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan, dive into Tesla's $56 billion pay package for Elon Musk, approved despite opposition, and explore the implications of its share price drop. Both also discuss Apple's resurgence as America's most valuable company, its partnership with OpenAI, and what this means for both companies.

The duo then turn to the broader market performance, highlighting new record highs for the S&P 500 and NASDAQ. Finally, we play UP or DOWN with Adobe's earnings surge and Mapletree Logistics Trust's recent asset sales. 
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