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Through timely, in-depth analysis of companies, industries, markets and world economies, Morgan Stanley has earned its reputation as a leader in the field of investment research.

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Your Watch Wants You to Go to the Gym

May 19, 2026

Growing consumer adoption of wearable devices and voluntary lab tests could reduce spending on preventable diseases and influence a wide range of industries, from healthcare to food retail.

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2026 Midyear Investment Outlook: Constructive, Not Complacent

May 15, 2026

AI infrastructure investment is boosting the outlook for risk assets, particularly U.S. equities, despite geopolitical risks. Credit markets could face challenges as companies increase bond issuance.

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Midyear Economic Outlook: AI Drives Resilient Growth

May 15, 2026

Growth softens in the second half of 2026, hurt by higher energy prices, but recovers in 2027 in a baseline outlook that includes a resolution of the oil supply shock.

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The $22 Billion Profit Opportunity in AI + Gaming

May 12, 2026

Video game companies could unlock billions of dollars in profits by increasingly adopting AI tools to streamline production and create more immersive experiences.

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Luxury Outlook: From Contraction to Caution

May 8, 2026

Ahead of Morgan Stanley’s 2026 Annual European Luxury Conference in Paris, the industry is showing signs of stabilization after two years of contraction, but a broad-based recovery remains elusive.

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Is Gold Still a Safe Haven?

May 5, 2026

Gold prices have dropped since the start of the conflict in Iran, raising doubts about the metal’s traditional role as a hedge against geopolitical crises.

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Obesity Drugs Are Scaling Fast

Apr 22, 2026

Innovation and policy support could more than double sales of GLP-1 medications by 2035.

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Mega Themes Converge to Outperform Markets

Apr 16, 2026

Morgan Stanley’s four key investment themes for 2026—AI & Tech Diffusion, the Future of Energy, a Multipolar World and Societal Shifts—are beating benchmarks as their intersections accelerate market impact.

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AI and Jobs: Limited Disruption So Far

Apr 14, 2026

AI adoption is rising, but its impact on the labor market remains narrow, echoing past innovation cycles that ultimately expanded employment over time.

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Iran Conflict: Three Scenarios for Markets

Apr 7, 2026

Morgan Stanley Research outlines three potential scenarios for markets, depending on how quickly shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resume.

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A Bull Case for Latin America

Mar 31, 2026

Lower rates, pro-reform election outcomes and improving trade dynamics could support a more investment friendly environment.

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Europe’s Capital Markets Reforms and the Path Ahead

Mar 31, 2026

At Morgan Stanley’s European Financials Conference in London, bank executives shared perspectives on Europe’s capital markets agenda, reflecting on reform efforts and their implications for competitiveness.

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European Banks Navigate Risks and Resilience Amid Iran Conflict

Mar 26, 2026

Leaders from Europe’s largest banks outlined their outlook at Morgan Stanley’s European Financials Conference, highlighting resilience while monitoring risks tied to the Iran conflict.

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European Banks See No Systemic Risk in Private Credit Despite Concerns

Mar 19, 2026

Bank CEOs spoke at Morgan Stanley’s European Financials Conference about the recent pressure on the private credit market.

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Regulatory Reform Unlocks Value for Banks

Mar 18, 2026

Regulatory reform is unlocking excess capital at large cap banks—fueling lending, earnings growth and higher valuations.

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How Banks Can Benefit From AI

Mar 11, 2026

Despite investor concerns about job losses and disruption, AI investment is boosting banks through financing, deal activity and greater efficiency.

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Iran Tensions: What’s Next for Oil Supply and Equities

Mar 3, 2026

Investors are assessing geopolitical, economic and market risks stemming from the military strikes against Iran, the potential for broader escalation and leadership instability in Tehran.

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Will Consumers Go Shopping With Bigger Tax Refunds?

Feb 24, 2026

Larger 2026 tax refunds are poised to lift household finances, though consumer spending increases may be gradual.

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Wellhub CEO: Redefining Corporate Well-Being

Apr 27, 2026

Wellhub CEO & Co-Founder Cesar Carvalho shares his perspective on how companies are rethinking wellness.

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SAP: Steering Business into the AI Era

Feb 27, 2026

From its early days building ERP systems in Germany, SAP has evolved to become a backbone of global business.

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Coca-Cola: Building Iconic Brands for Every Generation

Jan 12, 2026

The Coca-Cola Company CEO James Quincey shares how one of the world’s most recognizable brands continues to evolve - from redefining its culture to expanding globally.

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BeOne Medicines: Redefining Cancer Care

Jan 12, 2026

BeOne Medicines Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO John V. Oyler shares how the company is challenging the status quo in oncology, with a focus on affordability and access to benefit patients everywhere.

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Dick’s Sporting Goods: A New Arena for Retail

Nov 10, 2025

Dick’s Sporting Goods Executive Chairman Ed Stack shares how the company is transforming retail through immersive experiences, digital platforms like GameChanger, and a commitment to youth sports and culture.

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Singtel: Connecting Asia's Digital Future

Aug 25, 2025

Singtel Group CEO Yuen Kuan Moon talks about how the company is driving new growth through next-generation data centers and IT services to power Asia’s digital economy.

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P&G: A Blueprint for Indispensable Brands

Jul 24, 2025

Morgan Stanley Research sits down with Procter & Gamble CEO Jon Moeller to discuss how the company is reimagining its business model while continuing to develop some of the world’s most indispensable household products.

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Tufan Erginbilgiç: Leading Rolls-Royce's Bold Transformation

Mar 25, 2025

Morgan Stanley sits down with Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç to explore how he’s leading an iconic brand through a bold transformation—focusing on innovation, mindset shifts, and a granular strategy for growth.

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Arista Networks: Leading Cloud Networking in the Age of AI

Feb 28, 2025

Morgan Stanley sits down with Arista Networks CEO Jayshree Ullal to explore how the company maintains startup agility as an industry leader.

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Qualcomm's Cristiano Amon: Setting the Pace of Innovation

Nov 22, 2024

Morgan Stanley sits down with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon to talk about how the company is setting the pace of innovation in mobile computing.

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Mike Wilson, U.S. Equities

Mike Wilson offers his perspective on the forces shaping the markets and how to separate the signal from the noise. Listen to his most recent episode and check out those of his colleagues from across Morgan Stanley Research.

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Andrew Sheets, Corporate Credit

Each week, Global Head of Corporate Credit Research Andrew Sheets, or a member of his team, offers perspective on the forces shaping the markets as well as insights on investment opportunities and risk across global asset classes.

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Michael Zezas, U.S. Public Policy

Michael Zezas offers perspective on how U.S. public policy affects equity and fixed income markets, including trade tensions, infrastructure and government policy.

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Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom | San Francisco 2026

From the transformational impact of AI to new frontiers of innovation, we’re covering the most important themes shaping the technology, media and telecom industries from our annual TMT conference in San Francisco.

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Morgan Stanley European Financials Conference | London 2026

How AI is reshaping the financial industry, the impact of regulatory changes on banks’ results and the state of consumer credit are among the themes we’re covering at Morgan Stanley’s annual European Financials Conference in London.

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A New Space Economy on the Edge of Liftoff

Join Morgan Stanley as we explore the market forces, technology and imagination driving the new Space Age. Just as the elevator changed real estate, will the reusable rocket bring opportunities we can't yet imagine?

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Your Watch Wants You to Go to the Gym

2026 Midyear Investment Outlook: Constructive, Not Complacent

Midyear Economic Outlook: AI Drives Resilient Growth

The $22 Billion Profit Opportunity in AI + Gaming

Luxury Outlook: From Contraction to Caution

Is Gold Still a Safe Haven?

Obesity Drugs Are Scaling Fast

Mega Themes Converge to Outperform Markets

AI and Jobs: Limited Disruption So Far

Iran Conflict: Three Scenarios for Markets

A Bull Case for Latin America

Europe’s Capital Markets Reforms and the Path Ahead

European Banks Navigate Risks and Resilience Amid Iran Conflict

European Banks See No Systemic Risk in Private Credit Despite Concerns

Regulatory Reform Unlocks Value for Banks

How Banks Can Benefit From AI

Iran Tensions: What’s Next for Oil Supply and Equities

Will Consumers Go Shopping With Bigger Tax Refunds?

Wellhub CEO: Redefining Corporate Well-Being

SAP: Steering Business into the AI Era

Coca-Cola: Building Iconic Brands for Every Generation

BeOne Medicines: Redefining Cancer Care

Dick’s Sporting Goods: A New Arena for Retail

Singtel: Connecting Asia's Digital Future

P&G: A Blueprint for Indispensable Brands

Tufan Erginbilgiç: Leading Rolls-Royce's Bold Transformation

Arista Networks: Leading Cloud Networking in the Age of AI

Qualcomm's Cristiano Amon: Setting the Pace of Innovation

Mike Wilson, U.S. Equities

Andrew Sheets, Corporate Credit

Michael Zezas, U.S. Public Policy

Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom | San Francisco 2026

Morgan Stanley European Financials Conference | London 2026

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