Market sentiment is getting a lift after Donald Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire. Oil volatility continues to dominate headlines, with prices swinging on every development tied to the Strait of Hormuz and shifting diplomatic signals. Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, Carson Group discusses whether markets are getting ahead of themselves on hopes for peace, how investors should navigate the turbulence in energy, and what mixed signals from earnings say about the strength of the consumer versus corporate America.  

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Apple has announced that CEO Tim Cook will step down in September 2026, with longtime executive John Ternus set to take over. The leadership transition marks the end of a remarkable era that saw Apple grow into one of the most valuable companies in the world.

In this episode of Companies to Watch, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down Tim Cook’s legacy, how Apple’s business and stock performed under his leadership, and what investors need to know about John Ternus.

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Hot-desking, hybrid work, and clean desk policies are changing how we work, but does your workspace still shape how you feel and perform?

We dive into why your desk might matter more than you think: from productivity and stress to identity and belonging. What does your desk say about you?

 

Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang

Produced by Audrey Siek

Edited by Trisha Yeong

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From August, Nanyang Technological University will make AI literacy compulsory for all students — not just those in computing. Alongside this, the university is rolling out free access to advanced tools from Google, including Gemini Enterprise, signalling a major shift in how higher education is preparing students for a workforce shaped by artificial intelligence.

In this episode of Morning Shot, the Breakfast Show speaks with Professor Christian Wolfrum, Deputy President and Provost, NTU, to unpack what this move means in practice. As AI becomes a baseline skill rather than a specialised one, what does it take to equip an entire generation to not just use these tools, but use them responsibly and effectively?

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José Torres, senior economist, Interactive Brokers breaks down a volatile Monday as Middle East tensions snap the Nasdaq’s historic winning streak. He dives into the record-breaking rotation toward small caps that is bucking the wider market trend, the high stakes of AI capital spending, and Apple’s bombshell leadership change announcement.

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Major sporting events may look seamless on the surface, but behind every successful event is a business built on execution, trust, and scale.

On Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show invites Vincent Chai, Executive Director and CEO of Kin Global Limited to find out what it takes to build and grow an events business in Singapore, how companies operate behind the scenes, and why their role is becoming increasingly important as Singapore positions itself as a global events and tourism hub.

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AEVEX has recently gone public, raising $320 million as investors look to gain exposure to the rapidly growing defense technology sector. The company focuses on drones, autonomous systems, and intelligence platforms, areas seeing increased demand amid evolving global conflicts.

Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they investigate AEVEX’s IPO, its business model, and if this defense play is more than just hype.

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Singapore has long been one of Washington’s closest and most pragmatic partners in the region. But new findings from the State of South-east Asia 2026 Survey suggest that sentiment may be shifting. From trade policy to geopolitical leadership, Singaporean stakeholders are expressing growing unease about the reliability and predictability of the United States even as its strategic importance remains unchanged.

Joanne Lin, Senior Fellow and Coordinator, ASEAN Studies Centre, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. Visiting Scholar at the MIT Center for International Studies, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what’s driving this shift in perception.

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Do you still give your parents a monthly allowance, or has “filial piety” evolved into something else? We unpack why nearly 70% of Singaporeans still give, but why younger generations are shifting toward lifestyle support, and what it really means to show care in today’s economy.

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Just as global markets breached the historic 7,000 mark on a wave of ceasefire euphoria, the "geopolitical risk premium" has come roaring back. With Iran reversing its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the fragile optimism of the past week is facing a stark reality check. Vasu Menon, Managing Director of Investment Strategy at OCBC, examines this collision of record-high valuations and escalating energy threats. He dives into the latest earnings season takeaways to see if corporate margins can survive another oil shock, analyze the second-order effects of "sticky" inflation on central bank policy, and look ahead to a critical week of US retail sales data. Is the "soft landing" narrative still intact, or is the market's latest peak a house of cards?

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