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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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Global Education’s $8 Trillion Reboot

Jun 7, 2023

From preschool to corporate training, the education sector is getting a technology-fueled overhaul that could offer more equitable access while creating attractive investment opportunities.

Research

How AI Could Usher in a New Era of Productivity

Jun 6, 2023

In a prolonged tight labor market, U.S. companies will rely more on technology to boost efficiency and lower costs.

Research

A Debt-Ceiling Resolution Doesn’t Remove Risk

May 31, 2023

Investors may breathe a sigh of relief following a debt-ceiling resolution, but the risk of heightened market volatility still looms large.

Research

Are Investors Headed Toward a False Rally?

May 24, 2023

The major indices appear poised for a boost in value, but risks are on the rise and earnings could be disappointing.

Research

A Soft Landing for the U.S. Economy?

May 24, 2023

The U.S. will likely avoid a recession this year, though even small amounts of turbulence could threaten the economy.

Research

Greening the Steel Industry: A Tale of Cost and Opportunity

May 18, 2023

The steel industry is racing to curb its carbon emissions, creating an advantage for companies that adapt quickly.

Research

How Investing Can Protect Global Biodiversity

May 19, 2023

Safeguarding the world’s diverse ecosystems means better health for people and the globe. Here’s how investors can help.

Research

Frontier Technology

May 16, 2023

Innovations that could disrupt and transform industries are rapidly emerging. Discover the monumental changes that may result for investors, businesses and economies.

Research

Will New Rules for Smaller Banks Hurt the Economy?

May 11, 2023

Volatility in the regional banking sector—and the possibility of new regulations—has broader implications for credit availability and economic growth.

Research

The $140 Billion Market in ‘Smart Chemotherapy’ to Combat Cancer

May 9, 2023

A revolutionary approach could replace traditional cancer treatments and create new revenue opportunities for makers and investors.

Research

Why the AI Behind Deepfakes May Also Be Their Undoing

May 9, 2023

The same AI technology that creates convincingly fake images, audio and videos can also be used to identify content that isn’t real.

Research

Why Sustainable Food Is Poised for Primetime

May 3, 2023

Innovation in sustainable food production could help feed a growing global population and protect the planet. Why companies and investors also stand to gain.

Research

Will Central Banks Cut Rates to Avoid a Recession?

Apr 26, 2023

Major central banks are months away from peak interest rates, but investors shouldn’t expect a return to near zero.

Research

The Next Frontier in AI: Computers that Think Like Humans

Apr 26, 2023

Cognitive computing creates potential investment opportunities, as companies develop the technology and use it to transform their business.

Research

Why Investors Might Still Swipe Right for Dating Apps

Apr 20, 2023

By monetizing users, as well as growing audience, the online dating industry could be a good match for investors.

Research

Tapping the $6 Trillion Opportunity in AI

Apr 18, 2023

Artificial intelligence has reached an inflection point as it offers game-changing innovations in technology for consumers.

Research

What Banking Turmoil Could Mean for the Debt Ceiling

Apr 12, 2023

Banks may face higher expenses from policy responses to recent disruption, but the government’s efforts to fortify the banking system will likely have a limited impact on the ongoing debate addressing the federal debt ceiling.

Research

Harley-Davidson: Revamping an Iconic Brand

Apr 12, 2023

Morgan Stanley sits down with Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz to talk about what might be the biggest challenge of his career: making sure the iconic brand stays relevant without losing its authenticity.

Research

Where the Carbon Offset Market is Poised to Surge

Apr 11, 2023

Decarbonization strategies are driving a rapidly evolving market for offsets. Where are the opportunities?

Research

Building a Greener Future in Europe

Apr 5, 2023

As Europe retrofits buildings in the race to achieve net zero by 2050, manufacturers of eco-friendly materials and supplies stand to gain.

Research

Chinese Buyers to Boost Luxury Goods Sector

Mar 13, 2023

Luxury brands are poised to soar as high-spending Chinese consumers emerge from COVID restrictions.

Research

Gender Diversity Keeps Paying Dividends

Mar 7, 2023

Greater workplace equality continues to boost companies' performance, according to Morgan Stanley’s proprietary HERS ranking.

Research

What a U.S. Debt Ceiling Standoff Could Mean for Markets

Mar 7, 2023

With prospects dim for an easy compromise on raising the U.S. debt limit, uncertainty for investors and consumers is on the rise.

Research

The Age of AI and Other Trends in Tech and Beyond

Mar 3, 2023

AI beyond the hype, a potential breakthrough in health tech, a near-term opportunity in PCs and more trends in technology and beyond.

Research

Network Effects: How Connections Create Value

Mar 3, 2023

Investors are increasingly looking at the power of companies’ network of users, which can make or break a start-up.

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Northrop Grumman: Redefining What's Possible

Mar 20, 2023

Morgan Stanley sits down with Northrop Grumman President and CEO Kathy Warden to talk about how one of the world’s largest aerospace companies thinks about innovation and exploration.

Research

RWE: A Major Coal Producer Makes a Big Bet on Clean Energy

Feb 16, 2023

Morgan Stanley sits down with Markus Krebber, CEO of Germany’s RWE, to talk about how the company has transformed from one of the world’s largest brown coal producers to a leader in the global transition to clean energy.

Research

Palo Alto Networks: Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats

Jan 19, 2023

Morgan Stanley sits down with Nikesh Arora, Chairman & CEO of Palo Alto Networks, to talk about how the pandemic changed the cybersecurity landscape.

Research

Amgen: How Biotechnology is Transforming Medicine

Dec 16, 2022

Morgan Stanley sits down with Bob Bradway, Chairman and CEO of one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, Amgen, to talk about how this once-niche segment is driving some of the biggest breakthroughs in medicine.

Research

Walmart: Can the World’s Largest Retailer Keep Growing?

Dec 7, 2022

Morgan Stanley sits down with Doug McMillon, President & CEO of Walmart, to talk about how the company pulled off one of the greatest omnichannel transformations in retail history—and why sustainable business practices benefit the bottom line.

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Still Running Short and Hot

Jun 5, 2023

The recovery in 2024 and 2025 looks promising, but the worst of the earnings cycle is likely not over, even for technology stocks.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Unresolved Questions Create Market Uncertainty

May 26, 2023

Optimistic investors have pushed stocks and bond yields to the high end of the recent range. But inflation, banks and the status of the debt ceiling are still raising questions that have gone unanswered.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

After the Debt Ceiling, What’s Next?

Jun 7, 2023

The next three things out of D.C. that could have an impact for markets are new restrictions on outbound investments to China; potential AI regulation; and the impact of the 2024 election on tax policy.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Japan’s Equities Continue to Rally

May 25, 2023

While Japan's equities have continued to rally, a roster of sector leading companies and a weak Yen could signal this bullish story is only just beginning.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Will European Equity Resilience Continue?

May 4, 2023

The banking sector appears stronger in Europe than it does in the U.S., but some other European sectors may be at risk of lower profitability.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

A Change in the Global Oil Market

May 9, 2023

As oil data in 2023 shows that second-half tightening is less likely, it may be time to alter the narrative around the expected market for the remainder of the year.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

The Return of Government Bonds

Apr 27, 2023

While government bonds have been less than desirable investments for the past two years, the tide may be turning on bond returns.

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Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom 2023

Mar 3, 2023

Learn about the trends reshaping the technology, media and telecom landscape with new insights from this year’s TMT conference in San Francisco.

Research

Open Banking: Is the Clock Ticking for European Banks?

Mar 12, 2021

Open Banking, which gives third-party providers secure access to customer data, hasn’t been as disruptive as feared, but it's still a force to be reckoned with for European Banks.

Research

A New Space Economy on the Edge of Liftoff

Feb 17, 2021

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?

Research

Why COVID-19 Could Reshape the Future of Health Care

May 11, 2020

The pandemic reveals U.S. health-care system flaws and underscores benefits from innovation and streamlined regulation. See the 5 areas likely in focus for change.

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Global Education’s $8 Trillion Reboot

How AI Could Usher in a New Era of Productivity

A Debt-Ceiling Resolution Doesn’t Remove Risk

Are Investors Headed Toward a False Rally?

A Soft Landing for the U.S. Economy?

Greening the Steel Industry: A Tale of Cost and Opportunity

How Investing Can Protect Global Biodiversity

Frontier Technology

Will New Rules for Smaller Banks Hurt the Economy?

The $140 Billion Market in ‘Smart Chemotherapy’ to Combat Cancer

Why the AI Behind Deepfakes May Also Be Their Undoing

Why Sustainable Food Is Poised for Primetime

Will Central Banks Cut Rates to Avoid a Recession?

The Next Frontier in AI: Computers that Think Like Humans

Why Investors Might Still Swipe Right for Dating Apps

Tapping the $6 Trillion Opportunity in AI

What Banking Turmoil Could Mean for the Debt Ceiling

Harley-Davidson: Revamping an Iconic Brand

Where the Carbon Offset Market is Poised to Surge

Building a Greener Future in Europe

Chinese Buyers to Boost Luxury Goods Sector

Gender Diversity Keeps Paying Dividends

What a U.S. Debt Ceiling Standoff Could Mean for Markets

The Age of AI and Other Trends in Tech and Beyond

Network Effects: How Connections Create Value

Northrop Grumman: Redefining What's Possible

RWE: A Major Coal Producer Makes a Big Bet on Clean Energy

Palo Alto Networks: Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats

Amgen: How Biotechnology is Transforming Medicine

Walmart: Can the World’s Largest Retailer Keep Growing?

Still Running Short and Hot

Unresolved Questions Create Market Uncertainty

After the Debt Ceiling, What’s Next?

Japan’s Equities Continue to Rally

Will European Equity Resilience Continue?

A Change in the Global Oil Market

The Return of Government Bonds

Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom 2023

Open Banking: Is the Clock Ticking for European Banks?

A New Space Economy on the Edge of Liftoff

Why COVID-19 Could Reshape the Future of Health Care

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