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A big hurdle for entrepreneurs is making a successful pitch. Michelle Martin invites John Aguilar, Author, The Art and Science of the Pitch to share key insights from his new book. This serial entrepreneur and host of The Final Pitch on CNN Philippines also shares what he will be looking for here in Singapore for his next reality show. 

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Despite the US economy being in quite the lurch, investors have their eyes on last Thursday's and Friday's market rally. Is this a sign that the worst is over and now is the time to get back into the stock market? Michelle Martin invites Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University to share his opinion on his market outlook and his recommendations to investors in these uncertain times.

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Over the past two years, one company, more than any other, has come to personify the ups and downs of bitcoin.  Well, MicroStrategy is a software and analytics company. But ever since its CEO, Michael Saylor, started investing the company’s money in bitcoin, MicroStrategy has been viewed by investors as a proxy for crypto.  That’s not such a good thing these days, as bitcoin is trading far, far below its all-time highs. Michelle Martin discusses what this means for Saylor.

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As HSBC's profits beat market expectations in second quarter, can HSBC continue their surge and fend off pressure for it to split up? On the geopolitics front, how will China react to Taiwan being confirmed as part of Nancy Pelosi's itinerary?  With Malaysia announcing that it may be able to resume exports amidst a chicken surplus, what does this entail for Malaysia's poultry industry and will we finally have Malaysian chicken back on our store shelves? Michelle Martin & Ryan Huang answer these questions and more.

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"Enough is always elusive - when you reach it, you're not the same person you were when you first decided where your line was" Investors have all sorts of different motivations and aspirations driving them and sometimes it's important for us to pause and take stock of our financial portfolios and personal lives. Michelle Martin invites seasoned investor Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend to share his mid-year reflections on how stormy markets and personal family milestones will shape his approach moving forward.

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What do these completely different items/assets have in common? Sounds like it could be the basis for a mystery thriller.  But, no, in today's Market View Minutes, Michelle Martin runs through a solitaire edition of Up or Down as she evaluates the earnings of 3 Singapore-listed companies.

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With overseas and local banks reporting higher than expected earnings, what is driving their business and will the good times for them continue? What does last week's rally in the markets mean for the Federal Reserve's attempts to rein in inflation and will the rally continue?  What can we expect from the geopolitical rumblings due to US Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi's starting of her APAC trip here in Singapore? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang answer these questions and more.

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Money is often at the heart of family conflicts and few may be equipped to deal with the difficult conversations that may arise due to financial troubles. How can you improve your ability to hold conversations about money?  Michelle Martin invites Mrs Sarojini Padmanathan, from the Alliance for Action to Strengthen Marriages and Family Relationships (AFAM) to reframe family conversations about money and help families navigate this thorny issue.

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What do you think is a better investment: travel, coffee or tractors? Which industry is making more money?  Well, three major companies in these sectors announce their earnings this week:  Airbnb, Caterpillar and Starbucks.  What are the markets expecting?  Michelle Martin finds out more.

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With the US economy contracting by 0.9% and it technically being in recession, Melissa Hyak and Ryan Huang focus on how US and Asian markets are reacting to find them in a surprisingly upbeat mood at the start of the day. Melissa and Ryan discuss whether this means investors should likewise shrug off the bad news. They also highlight UOB's court case against the Shimao group and evaluate the state of the travel industry as SIA profits rise.

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