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Tech, Media & Telecom Europe 2020: The Age of Hyperconnectivity

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The impact of COVID-19 has highlighted a new urgency for digital connectivity that may last long beyond the pandemic. Read the latest insights from this year's European TMT virtual conference.

For Investors, Is 5G Living Up to the Hype?

Is the Tide Turning on M&A for European Telecoms?

Digital Transformation’s New Urgency in the Era of COVID-19

European Media, Internet Look Forward to the Great Reopening

Is the Pandemic Accelerating Digital Disruption?

Could a Computer Think Like a Human?

Consumers Send Strong Signal on Electronics Sustainability

Legacy Automakers Gear Up to Go Electric

Inclusive Innovation & Opportunity

Weighing New VC Focus on Race and Inequality

Our survey found progress in investor attitudes and actions, but more needs to be done to close the funding gap for women and multicultural entrepreneurs.

Thoughts on the Market

A November to Remember

Markets have spent November celebrating upbeat vaccine news and closure on U.S. election uncertainty. After a strong month, are equities headed for another reset?

Now, What's Next?

The Death of the City

Many forecast doom for the world's cities in the pandemic era, but could this instead be a moment of renewal for the world’s most populous places?

Thoughts on the Market

Thoughts on the Market

Special Episode: 2021 Global Outlook

Global economies are set for next phase of a V-shaped recovery in both developed and emerging markets. Why that could be good news for equities and credit markets.

Digital Transformation

Digital Transformation’s New Urgency in the Era of COVID-19

Learn why COVID-19, hyperconnectivity and the launch of 5G technology may mean a boost for IT services companies in the coming years.

Thoughts on the Market

The Real Risk of Fed/Treasury Conflict

A rare open disagreement between the Fed and the Treasury may have policy implications in the longer term. Michael Zezas, Head of U.S. Public Policy Research, explains.

Global Capital Markets

Direct Listings: What to Know, From a Banker

Everything you need to know about direct listings, the IPO-alternative capturing the attention of tech startups, Silicon Valley and Wall Street.

Access & Opportunity Podcast

Finding a Voice in Venture

Guests Soraya Darabi of TMV and Sarah Sheehan of Bravely on the power to change the VC landscape.

European Media, Internet Look Forward to the Great Reopening

Streaming media and gaming have been critical survival tools for many consumers in lockdown, but European media and internet companies eagerly anticipate a post-COVID rebound led by sporting events and concerts.

Thoughts on the Market

Markets Parse Election Results, Jobs Report

All eyes are on the U.S. Presidential race as markets also weigh climbing coronavirus cases in the U.S., fiscal stimulus uncertainty and October’s jobs report.

Global Capital Markets

Virtual IPOs: Going Public During a Pandemic

Despite lockdowns, economic setbacks and unprecedented market volatility, a number of companies successfully pursued new, faster and remote ways of going public.

European Equities

7 Reasons European Equities Are Due a Fresh Look

It may be time to toss out “old economy" notions about European equities, as tech and healthcare stocks help the region update its sector mix.

Investment Banking

3 Themes Shaping Healthcare at an Inflection Point

Three key topics—the coronavirus vaccine race, acceleration of technology and demand for corporate transactions—are shaping the future of the healthcare industry.

Access & Opportunity Podcast

Articulating Our 'Why?'

We turn the tables to ask Carla Harris and Alice Vilma about the work they do at Morgan Stanley to address funding equity.

Thoughts on the Market

Thoughts on the Market

Playing the Reopening and Recovery Into 2021

On this Special Episode, Chief U.S. Economist Ellen Zentner talks with U.S. Equity Strategist Adam Virgadamo about the path to recovery and mispriced “reopening stocks.”

Energy and Climate Change: A Story in 11 Charts

Worldwide energy demand has risen steadily for the past half century—alongside CO2 emissions. Here are 11 revealing charts that tell the complex story of energy, economies and climate change.

Global Capital Markets

Companies Tap Bonds for Social Impact During Coronavirus

In response to the pandemic and widespread appeals for equality, many companies are turning to the bond market to raise money for projects targeting social change.

Wealth Management

Why the Fed’s New Inflation Policy Is a Big Deal for Investors

Investors shrugged when the U.S. central bank recently changed its inflation-targeting stance, but they should pay attention to how it could affect markets going forward.

Access & Opportunity Podcast

Building a Fund that Feeds the Soul

Bringing a diverse pool of operators into the venture world yields a more diverse portfolio of companies.

Coronavirus: Economic Risk and Recovery

As nations and the healthcare industry work to contain the spread of the coronavirus, investors search for clarity on the path ahead. Morgan Stanley analysts and economists share insights on the road ahead.

Thoughts on the Market

Thoughts on the Market

COVID-19 Vaccine: Trials and Tribulations

COVID-19 vaccines are navigating through the last stage of clinical trials, but hurdles still lie ahead for efficacy, distribution and FDA approval.

Wealth Management

3 Market Disconnects Worth Watching

Trading dynamics have diverged from historical patterns, possibly signaling the need for caution.

Consumers Send Strong Signal on Electronics Sustainability

A growing share of consumers are turning to trade-in programs, recycling and refurbished devices to cut down on e-waste. Manufacturers with trade-in programs may win them over.

Gen Z Internet Survey: Roadmap to Consumers

Morgan Stanley’s survey of nearly 500 NextGen summer interns reveals some surprising takes on the future of business and brands.

Mapping the New Multipolar World Order

Geopolitical tensions—coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic—have contributed to deglobalization, setting the scene for a broader world order: multipolarity.

Access & Opportunity Podcast

Opening the Door for New Angels

Carla speaks with Natalia Oberti Noguera of Pipeline Angels and Melissa Hanna of Mahmee, a maternal health startup, on what brought them together, the unique challenges of social entrepreneurship and more.

Institute for Sustainable Investing

Accelerating Systemic Change for Sustainability

Real progress toward a more sustainable world requires transformation across sectors and disciplines. Morgan Stanley’s new accelerator program aims to support such innovators.

Thoughts on the Market

Playing the Reopening and Recovery Into 2021

On this Special Episode, Chief U.S. Economist Ellen Zentner talks with U.S. Equity Strategist Adam Virgadamo about the path to recovery and mispriced “reopening stocks.”

Wealth Management

How Spike in COVID-19 Cases Affects Investment Outlook

U.S. stocks rose in July, even as the pandemic spread. Here’s why we still forecast an economic rebound.

Is the Pandemic Accelerating Digital Disruption?

COVID-19 and the impact of social distancing may become the ultimate tech disrupter, driving investment and digitalization innovations that could outlast the pandemic.