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Karamjit Singh from DNA talks about the incoming spectrum fee for the Big 3+1, the next phase of Indonesia's Broadband Plan, some startup stories and the digital download of Digerati50.

Raunchy, violent, and insanely hilarious, the crimson-clad “merc with a mouth” has amassed close to $800 million in box-office sales worldwide. But how did a superhero movie that wasn’t catered to the genre’s most profitable demographic, the kids, garner such a massive following? Here are five things we can learn from Deadpool’s unprecedented success. 

Why do some people sink into all-consuming depression when life has dealt them a poor hand, while in others it merely increases their resilience? With 4 decades of research on hand, Ian Robertson, author of The Stress Test, reveals how we can shape our brain's response to pressure and answers the question: can stress ever be a good thing? We get the specifics on how to harness pressure to make us stronger and sharper. 

Can you be your own insurance agent? 

Cost savings would be a very compelling reason to do it -- the more you save, the more flexibility you have in managing your finances. However, it's important to also consider if you’ll lose out on good advice without an insurance agent. Jared Lim, Managing Director of Loanstreet.com.my talks us through both sides of the argument.

Thu Tun Yin, dealer at Phillip Futures discusses the near-term outlook for Singapore's stock market and economy.

Public-listed Seacera Group started out in the tile manufacturing industry, but has since diversified into the property and construction sector. Now it's testing the waters of the medical equipment business through its purchase of a controlling stake in Proligen. What synergy does this have with tiles and property? We ask Zulkarnin Ariffin, Group Managing Director of Seacera Group, on the Breakfast Grille.

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The Morning Run crew gives you their take on today's business headlines:

- Petronas and Saudi Aramco drill for loans

- Brexit may not spell an exit for Malaysia

- Strong ringgit means less love for Top Glove

- Travel agents fly back in style

As expected by the market, the FOMC did not raise rates, citing Brexit concerns. Listen to Ben LeBrun, Analyst at Options Express explain what this means to the global markets in general, and the Australian markets in particular.

A little fun and a little risque, CiUM Kissing Lip Balm was designed for the romantic at heart. Each pack consists of a duo of flavours like Sambal and Ice, which heightens all sorts of sensations when combined. What compelled airline pilot Shaun Quah to create CiUM? And with a product as niche as this, is Malaysia a big enough market? What creative strategies must Shaun put in place to get CiUM on everyone's lips?  We find out.