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This week,  we discuss latest meme stock AMTD Digital. At one point, the stock was up more than 20,000% since its IPO on 15 July, making it bigger than Goldman Sachs and Alibaba.  We also talk about Apple Car and how TikTok helped Starbucks achieve better-than-expected earnings.  Host: Lavinia TanEpisode guest: Jason AngProducer: Eliezer TohCompounded  is brought to you by Syfe. Thank you for listening and stay updated on latest episodes by following our podcast.  Since this podcast episode deals with markets, companies, and investing, please note that nothing that is discussed can or should be viewed as financial advice. Any and all opinions expressed in the discussion are solely the personal opinions of the presenters, and must not be relied upon as the basis for financial decisions. Nothing in this podcast is meant to market any specific investment, or offer or recommend the purchase or sale of any specific security.

This week, we break down all you need to know about the quarterly results from Meta, Google and Microsoft.  We discuss how Meta plans to claw its way back to growth after their first ever revenue drop.  We also talk about why Google's advertising business is holding up better than Meta, Snap, and Twitter. Lastly, we explore what makes Microsoft a resilient stock.Host: Yasminne ChengEpisode guest: Jason AngProducer: Eliezer TohCompounded  is brought to you by Syfe. Thank you for listening and stay updated on latest episodes by following our podcast.  Since this podcast episode deals with markets, companies, and investing, please note that nothing that is discussed can or should be viewed as financial advice. Any and all opinions expressed in the discussion are solely the personal opinions of the presenters, and must not be relied upon as the basis for financial decisions. Nothing in this podcast is meant to market any specific investment, or offer or recommend the purchase or sale of any specific security.

Sam Korus and Nicholas Grous, over at ARK Invest, join us this week to discuss the outlook for Tesla, Roku, and Zoom, the top 3 holdings within their flagship ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK).We talk about how Tesla is navigating tough competition from General Motors and other rivals, and ARK’s take on BYD and their China EV strategy. We also explore why Roku is in a much better spot than Netflix as well as Zoom’s AI opportunity.Host: Lavinia TanEpisode guests: Sam Korus and Nicholas Grous, Associate Portfolio Managers, ARK InvestProducer: Eliezer TohCompounded  is brought to you by Syfe. Thank you for listening and stay updated on latest episodes by following our podcast.  Since this podcast episode deals with markets, companies, and investing, please note that nothing that is discussed can or should be viewed as financial advice. Any and all opinions expressed in the discussion are solely the personal opinions of the presenters, and must not be relied upon as the basis for financial decisions. Nothing in this podcast is meant to market any specific investment, or offer or recommend the purchase or sale of any specific security.

Elon Musk is cancelling his deal with Twitter, 5 ways the chaotic saga could end, and how Tesla could wind up benefitting.Host: Yasminne ChengEpisode guest: Grace ChengProducer: Eliezer TohThank you for listening to the COMPOUNDED podcast. Don't forget to follow us so you never miss an episode!====Since this podcast episode deals with markets, companies, and investing, please note that nothing that is discussed can or should be viewed as financial advice. Any and all opinions expressed in the discussion are solely the personal opinions of the presenters, and must not be relied upon as the basis for financial decisions. Nothing in this podcast is meant to market any specific investment, or offer or recommend the purchase or sale of any specific security.

In this episode, we take a closer look at the Great Crypto Crash, the fallout, and how crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried, better known as SBF, has emerged as the saviour of the industry.Host: Yasminne ChengEpisode guest: Grace ChengProducer: Eliezer TohThank you for listening to the COMPOUNDED podcast. Don't forget to follow us so you never miss an episode!====Since this podcast episode deals with markets, companies, and investing, please note that nothing that is discussed can or should be viewed as financial advice. Any and all opinions expressed in the discussion are solely the personal opinions of the presenters, and must not be relied upon as the basis for financial decisions. Nothing in this podcast is meant to market any specific investment, or offer or recommend the purchase or sale of any specific security.

In this episode, we take a look at how a small, slow-growing candy company became one of Warren Buffett's favourite investment - giving him an 8,000% return on his investment.Host: Yasminne ChengEpisode guest: Grace ChengProducer: Eliezer TohThank you for listening to the COMPOUNDED podcast. Don't forget to follow us so you never miss an episode!====Since this podcast episode deals with markets, companies, and investing, please note that nothing that is discussed can or should be viewed as financial advice. Any and all opinions expressed in the discussion are solely the personal opinions of the presenters, and must not be relied upon as the basis for financial decisions. Nothing in this podcast is meant to market any specific investment, or offer or recommend the purchase or sale of any specific security.

As consumers return to physical stores, Amazon now has too many warehouses and not enough orders.  With Walmart turning up the heat with its vast network of stores that can fulfill online orders faster and more efficiently, can Amazon stage a comeback?Host: Yasminne ChengEpisode guest: Grace ChengProducer: Eliezer TohThank you for listening to the COMPOUNDED podcast. Don't forget to follow us so you never miss an episode!====Since this podcast episode deals with markets, companies, and investing, please note that nothing that is discussed can or should be viewed as financial advice. Any and all opinions expressed in the discussion are solely the personal opinions of the presenters, and must not be relied upon as the basis for financial decisions. Nothing in this podcast is meant to market any specific investment, or offer or recommend the purchase or sale of any specific security.

Apple is moving into consumer finance with buy now, pay later. Will they be the first tech company to become a bank? Host: Lavinia TanEpisode guest: Grace ChengProducer: Eliezer TohThank you for listening to the COMPOUNDED podcast. Don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!====Since this podcast episode deals with markets, companies, and investing, please note that nothing that is discussed can or should be viewed as financial advice. Any and all opinions expressed in the discussion are solely the personal opinions of the presenters, and must not be relied upon as the basis for financial decisions. Nothing in this podcast is meant to market any specific investment, or offer or recommend the purchase or sale of any specific security.

Elon Musk has been in the spotlight recently. From Twitter to remote work, his comments are scrutinised by the media. By extension, Tesla too has been at the receiving end of all these media attention and seen its stock slide about 30% since April. Are investors finally growing tired of Musk’s theatrics? Host: Yasminne ChengEpisode guest: Grace ChengProducer: Eliezer TohThank you for listening to the COMPOUNDED podcast.  Don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!====Since this podcast episode deals with markets, companies, and investing, please note that nothing that is discussed can or should be viewed as financial advice. Any and all opinions expressed in the discussion are solely the personal opinions of the presenters, and must not be relied upon as the basis for financial decisions. Nothing in this podcast is meant to market any specific investment, or offer or recommend the purchase or sale of any specific security.

There's a new kid on the streaming block. But can Paramount+ produce original content like Stranger Things and Obi-wan Kenobi fast enough to bring in the views? Plus: A split in US consumer behaviour, and Sony takes on Tesla with its own electric vehicle.Host: Yasminne ChengEpisode guest: Grace ChengProducer: Eliezer TohThank you for listening to the COMPOUNDED podcast. Don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode! ====Since this podcast episode deals with markets, companies, and investing, please note that nothing that is discussed can or should be viewed as financial advice. Any and all opinions expressed in the discussion are solely the personal opinions of the presenters, and must not be relied upon as the basis for financial decisions. Nothing in this podcast is meant to market any specific investment, or offer or recommend the purchase or sale of any specific security. All forms of investments carry risks, including the risk of losing all of the invested amount. Such activities may not be suitable for everyone. This podcast, or advertisement, has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.