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This week, developers will be attempting one of the biggest software upgrades the crypto sector has ever seen to reduce its environmentally unfriendly energy consumption. Called 'The Merge', how will this change the way enterprises view Ethereum for business? And what does New British Prime Minister Liz Truss' plan to freeze domestic fuel bills for 2 mean for longer-dated bonds in the UK? Ryan Huang has the details. 

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What's fueling Wall Street's best overnight rally since August 10? And how are markets reacting to the European Central Bank’s latest move to hike interest rates by 75 basis points? Ryan Huang investigates

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Why are local banks hiking their interest rates for savings accounts now? And what does the latest escalation of the EU's energy crisis mean for investors and companies in Europe? Michelle Martin asks Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures. 

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In a surprise move during the event of its latest phone reveal, Apple has decided to maintain its prices on new iPhones despite inflation. How will this affect profits? Meanwhile, Elon Musk has been sharply criticized by a judge for not handing over texts amid the Twitter-Musk saga. Tune in as Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down all the details that you need to know. 

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When you think about meme stocks, the companies that have captivated retail investors over the past two years, the first stock to come to mind is likely GameStop. The bricks-and-mortar retailer is trying to adapt to the digital world. And it has been struggling. GameStop shares are down a massive 40 percent over the past month. But they surged overnight.  “Why?” you ask? Michelle Martin looks into it.

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Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang investigate the latest of Watches.com's subsidiary, CKLY Trading Limited, and its alleged offences relating to Hong Kong’s Trade Description Ordinance. They also talk about the build up of the Elon Musk & Twitter saga, and what you need to know about Russia's indefinite cutoff of gas supplies to Europe.  

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Today, in Market View Minutes, we look at two very different companies. One is a well-known REIT that manages properties here in Singapore, as well as in Australia and the UK. The other has a cloud-based platform that helps businesses manage their spending. Which of these two stocks is hot? Michelle Martin finds out.

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Should you be diversifying your portfolio with fixed income instruments (which some say everyone needs)? How can you evaluate retirement income plans some financial institutions may be marketing? Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend lays a holistic blueprint out for what to do in uncertain money markets if you are retired and need to live off your savings for the next few years or if you are planning for retirement soon amidst this high-inflationary environment

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Volkswagen is planning a massive IPO, one that could create a company that’s worth as much as Volkswagen is today. What’s does Volkswagen own that could be so valuable?  You’ll have to tune in to Market View Minutes for that answer! But we’ll tell you this: the IPO, which could take place as early as this month, is set to be the biggest-ever in Germany and the largest in Europe in more than 22 years.  

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Will Sembcorp Industries' recent sale of its Indian coal power unit for $2.1 billion make it more attractive to investors? And why is CVS buying home health giant Signify Health for $8 billion? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang answer these questions. They also discuss who's the new UK Prime Minister and how markets are reacting to it so far. 

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