Ideas

You Can Play Videogames for a Living?

Jul 13, 2018

The rise of eSports is creating a new multibillion-dollar global industry, complete with sponsorships, merchandising—and even stadiums full of obsessive fans.

Inclusive Innovation & Opportunity

A Master of Urban Renaissance

Jul 10, 2018

Hope Knight, head of the Greater Jamaica Development Corp., talks about how to turn dream development projects in blighted neighborhoods into reality.

Research

U.S. Equities Forecast: Defensive with a Chance of Showers

Jul 13, 2018

Will 2018 see an aggressive rotation toward defensive sectors? Morgan Stanley’s Chief U.S. Equity Strategist Mike Wilson says the tipping point may have already arrived.

Research

Investing in a World with Zero Hunger

Jul 16, 2018

Is it possible to help the Zero Hunger mission worldwide while also investing in companies with attractive fundamentals? Four ideas for impact investors.

Research

The Investor’s Guide to Playing Defense

Jun 20, 2018

As investors contemplate slowing growth, Morgan Stanley Research examines which sectors and industries offer defensive protection for bumpy markets.

Ideas Podcast

What Does It Mean to Retire Now?

Jun 29, 2018

For a cross-generational cohort who expect to live longer, more active lives, the last thing they want is a traditional retirement—which is why they’re reinventing the whole concept.

Wealth Management

Concern About Trade Conflicts

Jun 25, 2018

The tenor of trade disputes is changing. They now pose a greater risk to the U.S. economy and markets.

Wealth Management

A New Roadmap for Mission Alignment

Jun 15, 2018

Non-profits, foundations and endowments need to ensure that their sources of capital are in sync with their stated goals.

Institute for Sustainable Investing

More Asset Owners Embrace Sustainability

Jun 18, 2018

In a survey, 70% of institutional investors said they're integrating sustainable investing into their process, signaling how quickly the ESG imperative is catching on.

Research

Getting to the Core of Rising Inflation

Jun 8, 2018

A new surge in U.S. healthcare costs could position core inflation for its highest year-over-year gain since 2008. What this could mean for markets.

Ideas Podcast

What Do Banks, VR & the Mars Rover Have in Common?

Jun 15, 2018

Virtual reality is popping up in almost every industry, doing the once unimaginable. How did it grow from the stuff of Sci-Fi into a real world revolution?

Wealth Management

Eight Long-Term Growth Trends

Jun 6, 2018

By tilting your portfolio toward these key themes, you may be able to generate higher returns and avoid industries poised to shrink.

Research

The Road to $90 Oil

Jun 14, 2018

Are traditional supply/demand estimates masking a mismatch between light oil supply and the demand for heavier oil needed for jet fuel and heating oil?

Research

The Gig Economy Goes Global

Jun 4, 2018

Within ten years, freelance workers may represent more than 50% of the U.S. working population. What are the implications for corporates and corporate cultures?

Ideas Podcast

Can You Buy a Bagel With it?

May 31, 2018

We visit the Berkshires, in western Massachusetts, to see what a local currency, the BerkShare, can teach us about the value of alternative currencies.

Research

Could Rising Oil Prices Tank Global Growth?

Jun 4, 2018

A projected rise in oil demand and prices has opened a debate on the downside risks to global growth. But when it comes to oil, timing is everything.

Global Capital Markets

The Financial Decision Maker’s Art of Learning to Pivot

May 22, 2018

Many companies are feeling good amid strong earnings, solid markets and a tax windfall, which is precisely the moment to start planning ahead.

Research

Mid-year Outlook: Investors Face The End of Easy

May 25, 2018

After 15 turbulent years, the music industry may have finally found its digital savior thanks to new opportunities from smart speakers and connected cars.

Research

Mid-year Outlook: Constructive on the Cycle

May 25, 2018

2018 has seen the return of volatility, a rise in protectionism risks and continued central bank tightening. The good news: signs still point to above trend growth.

Wealth Management

Investing in Artificial Intelligence and Automation

May 21, 2018

AI is an exciting growth area, but the investing opportunities are not always obvious. Here’s how to integrate this theme into your portfolio.

Research

The Rising Debate on Security in the Cloud

May 17, 2018

Enterprises are increasingly shifting data to the public cloud, where network security alone won't suffice. For cybersecurity firms, is this new landscape a threat or an opportunity?

Wealth Management

Don’t Give Up on Emerging Markets

May 14, 2018

Even though investing in developing countries hasn’t paid off this year, there may well be upside ahead.

Research

Paving a Path to Better U.S. Roads and Bridges

May 3, 2018

Morgan Stanley Research explains why U.S. infrastructure funding could finally be a possibility, and looks at the investment opportunities in rebuilding America.

Research

Streaming Hits Right Notes for Music Industry

May 14, 2018

Can subscription streaming save the music business? After 15 turbulent years, the industry may have found its digital savior thanks to new opportunities from smart speakers and connected cars.

Research

What Happens When Big Oil Meets Big Data?

May 3, 2018

Digital technologies could hold the key for extracting more oil from existing fields more cost effectively, further improving Big Oil's outlook.

Research

Has the Environment Reached Peak Plastic?

May 11, 2018

Plastic water bottles, bags and packaging are taking a toll on the environment, prompting consumers, governments and corporations to rethink plastic.

Research

Investors, Get Ready for the Data Decade

Apr 25, 2018

AI, Internet of Things and Augmented Reality are about to reinvent how industries utilize data—driving an era of productivity growth in our cities, farms and factories.

Sales and Trading

Financing New Foundations for Women in Science

Apr 27, 2018

Wellesley, with Morgan Stanley’s help, raised nearly $100 million through a munibond issue to help fund its new science center for women undergrads.

Institute for Sustainable Investing

Bond Markets Embrace Social & Environmental Impact

Apr 19, 2018

Tapping into a growing sustainable investor base is just one of the advantages that companies might reap from issuing green, social and sustainability bonds.

Ideas

TMT 2018: Adapting to the Shifting Shape of Disruption

Feb 26, 2018

Morgan Stanley's thought leaders share their insights on the latest industry trends covered at the recent Tech, Media & Telecom conference in San Francisco.

Why India Dreams of Electric Cars

You Can Play Videogames for a Living?

A Master of Urban Renaissance

U.S. Equities Forecast: Defensive with a Chance of Showers

Investing in a World with Zero Hunger

The Investor’s Guide to Playing Defense

What Does It Mean to Retire Now?

Concern About Trade Conflicts

A New Roadmap for Mission Alignment

More Asset Owners Embrace Sustainability

Getting to the Core of Rising Inflation

What Do Banks, VR & the Mars Rover Have in Common?

Eight Long-Term Growth Trends

The Road to $90 Oil

The Gig Economy Goes Global

Can You Buy a Bagel With it?

Could Rising Oil Prices Tank Global Growth?

The Financial Decision Maker’s Art of Learning to Pivot

Mid-year Outlook: Investors Face The End of Easy

Mid-year Outlook: Constructive on the Cycle

Investing in Artificial Intelligence and Automation

The Rising Debate on Security in the Cloud

Don’t Give Up on Emerging Markets

Paving a Path to Better U.S. Roads and Bridges

Streaming Hits Right Notes for Music Industry

What Happens When Big Oil Meets Big Data?

Has the Environment Reached Peak Plastic?

Investors, Get Ready for the Data Decade

Financing New Foundations for Women in Science

Bond Markets Embrace Social & Environmental Impact

TMT 2018: Adapting to the Shifting Shape of Disruption

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