U.S. markets staged a strong turnaround on Tuesday, as traders digested expectations of a December Fed rate cut and the evolving AI trade. Laila Pence, President of Pence Wealth Management, shares her perspective on what drove the latest market session, why she remains positive despite headline volatility, and what investors should watch as 2025 draws to a close.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flavour is becoming the new frontier of entrepreneurship. As Singapore’s food scene evolves, a new wave of makers is redefining what comfort food means, from condiments to even butter. In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show invite Ryan Foo, Founder, Meraki Butters to explore how his homegrown brand is blending Asian flavours like Szechuan Mala, Yuzu Kosho, and Salted Egg Yolk into a business built on culture, craft, and creativity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s ageing population is reshaping what recovery looks like after a hospital stay, with community care taking on a larger role in helping patients regain confidence closer to home. St. Andrew’s Community Hospital is opening a new facility in Bedok featuring real-world rehabilitation spaces, dementia-inclusive design, and tech-enabled care to support safer, smoother transitions back to daily life. Dr. Angel Lee, Medical Director of St. Andrews Community Hospital joins the Breakfast Show how community hospitals fit into Singapore’s wider care pathway and what this next phase of community care means for patients, caregivers, and the heartland communities they return to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dive into every parent’s nightmare today: the moment your sweet, innocent child drops a perfectly-pronounced naughty word. This has recently happened to Audrey, who dug deep into research on how she can deal with this.  Where are kids picking this stuff up, and can parents realistically control it?  Audrey, Ryan and Emaad unpack the playground influence, expert advice, and how to guide kids without losing your cool.   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There aren’t many employees who’d turn down a good workplace perk — especially if it’s the deciding factor between staying put or jumping ship. We all know the usual benefits: health insurance, paid leave, retirement plans, parental leave…pretty par for the course. But on this edition of Breakfast Bites, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey uncover some unexpected workplace benefits that may be new to you — and which you might secretly wish your company offered.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore is about to open a new gateway for capital markets with the SGX‑Nasdaq dual-listing bridge, set for mid-2026. This pioneering initiative allows companies to tap both U.S. and Singapore investors simultaneously, offering a potential boost to liquidity, valuation, and investor access.James Leong, CEO of Grasshopper Asia, unpacks what the bridge could mean for Singapore’s equities market: which sectors are likely to benefit, how dual listings may influence global investor participation, and the role of sovereign wealth funds. We also explore the potential impact on price discovery, volatility, and retail investor access, and whether this marks a turning point in Singapore’s quest to reclaim its position as a hub for growth companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks surged Monday, led by tech giants like Alphabet, as markets recovered from a shaky start to November. The Nasdaq posted its biggest gain since May, fueled by renewed optimism in AI, from Google’s Gemini 3 upgrade to strong moves in Broadcom, Micron, AMD, and Palantir. Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, breaks down whether this rally signals renewed conviction in the AI trade or is simply a relief bounce, explores how shifting Fed rate expectations are influencing sentiment, and weighs the risks of volatility during thin holiday trading. Plus, he previews key economic data this week, including retail sales and producer prices, and what it could mean for the market heading into December. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image: Gerd Altmann from PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every dish tells a story, and sometimes, that story begins with a spoon. In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show speaks to Ilya Nur Fadhly, Founder, Sudu, about his journey from MasterChef Singapore to building a brand that celebrates Malay heritage through flavours like Smoked Sambal, Belacan, and Kulim Butter, and what it takes to run a creative food business todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A single Cloudflare glitch triggered global outages across X, Spotify, ChatGPT and major services, exposing just how much of the internet depends on one company. Dan Koh, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar unpack what went wrong, how Cloudflare powers 20% of global web traffic, and why this incident matters for tech investors, businesses and everyday users.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s F&B scene is more competitive than ever, with closures hitting record highs. But for some founders, the solution isn’t scaling fast, it’s going deeper into purpose. This week on Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks to Surekha Yadav, co-founder of Jungle Kitchen, about how her personal transformation inspired a business rooted in clean-label values, why sourcing and provenance matter more than ever, and what it really takes to sustain a purpose-driven food brand in one of the toughest consumer markets in Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.