Ideas

From Mission Control to a New Space Economy

A program that landed the first human on the moon—and the rest of us in the computer age—is well into its next stage of development. Join us for the journey.

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Fishing for Data in a Sea of Stars

Jul 12, 2019

New access to satellite data is revolutionizing our approach to myriad environmental, social and economic problems back on earth.

Wealth Management

Manage Your Cybersecurity Like an NBA Pro

Jun 21, 2019

While you might want to emulate an NBA All-Star on the court, it's just as important to handle your cybersecurity like a seasoned professional.

Thoughts on the Market

For the S&P 500, Breaking Out Is Hard to Do

Jul 15, 2019

On today’s podcast, Chief Investment Officer Mike Wilson says a sustained breakout above 3,000 has eluded the S&P 500. Will the Fed’s potential rate cut be the catalyst?

Access & Opportunity Podcast

Allocating Access

Jul 10, 2019

Carla Harris talks with Monika Mantilla, President and CEO of Altura Capital and co-founder and Managing Partner of Small Business Community Capital, working to connect emerging managers and small businesses with the capital they need.

Investment Management

Sharpening an Innovative Edge in Private Equity

Jul 3, 2019

Private equity investing has evolved beyond the days of buy low and sell high. Now the focus is on transforming portfolio companies into category-leading platforms.

Thoughts on the Market

A Second Opinion for Equity Markets

Jul 12, 2019

More than one way of estimating stock returns is leading to a sober conclusion.

Global Capital Markets

Charting Corporate Leadership in Uncertain Times

Jul 9, 2019

Is ESG relevant to managing long-term corporate performance, in light of today's key risks?

Research

Is 'New Stack' the Future of Business Software?

Jun 17, 2019

Rapid changes in the digital era have put software development on the C-suite radar. Why “New Stack” could be the key to unlocking business productivity—and investor interest—in the years ahead.

Access & Opportunity Podcast

Rethinking Impact

Jun 26, 2019

Jenny Abramson is founder and managing partner of Rethink Impact, a venture capital firm that invests in female leaders who are using technology to solve the world's biggest problems.

Giving Back

School's Out, and Summer Hunger Is Here

Jun 24, 2019

How many of us can imagine what hunger really means? Real hunger is a global phenomenon that many people will be lucky to never truly understand.

Wealth Management

Battling Elder Financial Abuse

Jun 26, 2019

Financial abuse of older citizens is one of the most common crimes in the US. But there are ways to protect you or your loved ones from scams like these.

Research

Midyear Global Macro Outlook: All Eyes on Trade

Jun 10, 2019

Why continued trade tensions could alter the narrative for the second half of 2019. Without progress on trade, global growth faces headwinds.

Ideas Podcast

The Future of Retail

Jun 26, 2019

In this episode, we head to Tokyo to visit Japan’s largest online clothing retailer and poke around a 115 year old stationery store that’s going international.

Research

Secrets of Retail Revenue Winners

May 29, 2019

Morgan Stanley’s U.S. Consumer Retail team studied more than 90 retailers to find the hallmarks of outperformance amid growing margin pressure. Four factors were key to top-line success.

Institute for Sustainable Investing

Harnessing Citizen Science in the Battle Against Plastic Waste

May 22, 2019

Jenna Jambeck, a researcher dedicated to reducing global plastic waste, offers ideas on how we all can help (and, yes, there’s an app for that).

Giving Back

8 Ways Nonprofits Can Make the Most of Pro Bono Advice

May 21, 2019

After more than a decade running the annual Morgan Stanley Strategy Challenge, the program’s director offers nonprofits some lessons for engaging with volunteer consultants.

Wealth Management

529 Plans: A Tool for College Costs

May 20, 2019

Though education costs continue their climb, starting to save early can make a difference.

From Mission Control to a New Space Economy

Fishing for Data in a Sea of Stars

Manage Your Cybersecurity Like an NBA Pro

For the S&P 500, Breaking Out Is Hard to Do

Allocating Access

Sharpening an Innovative Edge in Private Equity

Morgan Stanley is proud to celebrate 10 years of partnership with @FeedingAmerica in support of their hunger-relief programs.

A Second Opinion for Equity Markets

Charting Corporate Leadership in Uncertain Times

Is 'New Stack' the Future of Business Software?

Rethinking Impact

School's Out, and Summer Hunger Is Here

Battling Elder Financial Abuse

Midyear Global Macro Outlook: All Eyes on Trade

The Future of Retail

Secrets of Retail Revenue Winners

Harnessing Citizen Science in the Battle Against Plastic Waste

8 Ways Nonprofits Can Make the Most of Pro Bono Advice

529 Plans: A Tool for College Costs

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