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Getting at the Roots of Change

Is “systems change” shifting how philanthropic organizations tackle society’s most complex and interconnected problems?

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Wealth Management

Is It Time to Worry?

Aug 16, 2017

As the S&P 500 climbs to all-time highs, so has investor concern about a downturn. Should investors be embracing the bull—or is it time to play it safe?
Wealth Management

Could Financials Finish Strong in 2017?

Jul 7, 2017

Loan growth, rising dividends and stronger capital market activity may signal opportunities in the lagging sector.
Research

The Volatility Vacation May Be Over

Aug 16, 2017

Last week’s escalating tensions with North Korea rattled markets out of a summer lull. But did the spike in volatility reflect the fundamentals?
Wealth Management

Gauging the U.S. Dollar Drop

Aug 7, 2017

While a weaker U.S. dollar was not expected by many, it has bolstered global financial conditions. So where is the dollar headed next?
Institute for Sustainable Investing

Millennials Drive Growth in Sustainable Investing

Aug 9, 2017

A younger generation of investors, who overwhelmingly believe that their investment decisions can make an impact, is leading the sustainable investing charge.

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Renewable Energy Hits Global Tipping Point

Jul 27, 2017

Politics and Paris accord aside, the economics of renewable power could soon make it the world's most affordable energy source.
Institute for Sustainable Investing

A New Asset Class in the Making

Jul 26, 2017

Nonprofits tap bonds for the first time to spur economic opportunity in low-income neighborhoods.
Diversity

5 Startups Set Up Shop Inside Morgan Stanley

Aug 2, 2017

Entrepreneur Brian Brackeen explains why his and four other multicultural and women-run startups need to move in to Morgan Stanley's offices for three months.

Wealth Management

Emerging Markets: Mind the Growth Gap

Aug 9, 2017

Up 25% year-to-date, emerging markets equities may still have room to run. The challenge now? Gaining the right exposure.
Ideas

Podcast: How Can You Avoid Thinking Like The Herd?

Jul 24, 2017

The theories of behavioral economics inform how businesses, and individuals, can try to avoid the irrational responses that mislead even the best among us.
Research

Could Mexico Be Powered by the Sun?

Jul 12, 2017

With renewable energy on the upswing, Mexico is poised to become a major mover in the solar market—manufacturers and others could reap the rewards.
Investment Management

5 Big Disruptive Trends Investors Should Watch

Jul 6, 2017

Interested in the long-term investment opportunities that might arise from disruption? Watch these emerging trends in the coming decade.
Research

Sneaker Brands Chase Growth via Fast Fashion

Jul 5, 2017

Consumers want new and now, a trend that is pushing athletic-wear brands to rethink how fast they can design and manufacture footwear.
Research

Sustainability: Risks, Returns & Growth

Looking at companies, markets, and investments through an additional environmental, social and governance lens to understand them in new ways.

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Renewable Energy Hits Global Tipping Point

July 27, 2017

Could Mexico Be Powered by the Sun?

July 12, 2017

Green Buildings Power Savings & Returns

June 20, 2017

The Path Ahead After U.S. Leaves Paris Agreement

June 8, 2017

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Research

Alexa, What's for Dinner Tonight?

Jul 21, 2017

Restaurants once seemed immune to eCommerce competition, but the pickup in online food delivery suggests that the industry could get “Amazoned.”
Institute for Sustainable Investing

Helping Workers Manage Their Financial Health

Jul 5, 2017

Should companies help workers manage their personal finances? The business case, tied to productivity losses and costs, is growing.
Wealth Management

The Coming Productivity Pickup

Jun 30, 2017

Investors have begun rewarding companies that focus on capital expenditures rather than buybacks and dividends. Will this new trend fuel GDP growth?
Research

Smaller Cities to Drive China’s Consumption Boom

Jun 23, 2017

China's big metropolises get all the attention, but its smaller cities may hold more potential for economic growth and increased consumer spending.
Institute for Sustainable Investing

Opportunities for Investing in Inclusive Growth

May 19, 2017

We offer a tool that helps investors explore opportunities to reduce finance, healthcare, education and gender disparities.
Ideas

Podcast: Is Alternative Energy Really Alternative Anymore?

Mar 31, 2017

We travel to Arizona to see how alternative energy, solar power investment, and utilities are taking what was on the fringes of science 30 years ago and turning it into the norm.
Research

Networking Gets Reboot From Cybersecurity

May 24, 2017

As online attackers grow bolder and more sophisticated, a new approach holds the promise of better security at the network level.
Investment Banking

Capital Creates Better Connections

Mar 24, 2017

Morgan Stanley helped All Aboard Florida raise capital to finance a 21st century passenger railway in the Sunshine State.
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Investing in the Next U.S. Housing Boom

Apr 21, 2017

A new generation of house hunters enters a U.S. market near historic lows in listings, setting the stage for what could be another residential market boom.
 

Growing the Drug Sector via Technology

The pharmaceutical sector is looking to technology, especially Big Data, to power innovation and growth, as pricing power comes under more pressure.

Growing the Drug Sector via Technology

The pharmaceutical sector is looking to technology, especially Big Data, to power innovation and growth, as pricing power comes under more pressure.

Fighting Forest Fires With Finance

Two years after winning the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge, Blue Forest Conservation is preparing to pilot a financing vehicle to fund forest restoration in California.

The Next Generation at the Whitney

Morgan Stanley helped the Whitney raise capital to build its new home in Manhattan’s Meatpacking district, where new generations of visitors can experience American art.

Re-examining the Case for Value Stocks

Even after a strong few quarters, the runway for value stocks is still many months long, says Chief European Equity Strategist Graham Secker. What’s the key to their performance?

Rebooting the Digital Revolution

Smartphones made digital more personal, but the next phase of digitalization will focus on improving corporate efficiency and productivity, says Francois Meunier.

How Some Startups Reach Billion-Plus Valuations in 2 Years

The pace at which nascent tech companies are maturing has never been faster, says Internet Analyst Andrea Ferraz. What’s the key to their growth and scale?

The Rise and Fall of Nations

In his new book, Morgan Stanley Investment Management's Ruchir Sharma highlights some nontraditional indicators for the success of economies in the post-crisis world.

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