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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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The Future of the 60/40 Portfolio

Aug 13, 2024

Generative AI diffusion, renewable energy adoption and a multipolar world are shifting the correlation between bonds and stocks and forcing investors to rethink how to diversify their holdings.

Research

Could AI Robots Help Fill the Labor Gap?

Aug 13, 2024

Labor shortages, long-term demographic shifts and advances in generative AI may speed the commercialization of machines designed to mimic people.

Research

New Democratic Ticket, Same Market Outlook

Jul 31, 2024

Despite a recent shakeup in the U.S. presidential election, change at the top of the Democratic ticket should have little impact for investors.

Research

Nuclear Power's Renaissance

Jul 25, 2024

Nuclear power could represent 17% of electricity generation by 2050, driven by net-zero targets, data center needs and financing options.

Research

Still Tracking for a Soft Landing in September

Jul 17, 2024

Slowdowns in the labor market and consumer spending have some investors fearing a recession, but data seem to indicate a normalizing economy headed toward a soft landing.

Research

The Pet Industry Has Plenty of Lives Left

Jul 12, 2024

Spending on furry, feathered and finned friends should help the sector jump up as an ownership spike driven by pandemic demand settles.

Research

How Tourism Could Help Boost China's Growth

Jul 11, 2024

Why a pickup in international travelers could mean a multi-trillion-dollar revenue opportunity for China's economy.

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Japan's Transformation in Focus

Jun 25, 2024

The end of deflation, the return of steady growth and a renewed corporate dynamism are powering Japan's economy and boosting its stock market.

Research

What Could Keep India's Bull Market Going?

Jun 10, 2024

As India votes, the election’s outcome and other key factors could help determine whether its stock market maintains its trajectory.

Research

Summer Travel Prepares for Takeoff

Jun 5, 2024

The airlines, cruise companies, hotels and casinos that serve affluent consumers can look forward to a strong season.

Research

2024 Global Economic Midyear Outlook

May 29, 2024

Global growth should stay steady at just over 3% in 2024 and 2025, though volatility will remain as a pickup in growth around the world contrasts with a slowdown in the U.S.

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2024 Midyear Investment Outlook

May 29, 2024

Investors may look to European and Japanese equities, which potentially could offer up to 18% returns, and corporate credit and agency mortgage-backed securities for opportunity amid a backdrop of steady growth, declining inflation and interest rate cuts.

Research

The New Technologies For Longer, Healthier Lives

May 22, 2024

Revolutionary ways to prevent and treat disease can add decades to people's lives. Here's what investors should know about the opportunities in the longevity theme.

Research

The Dollar Is Poised to Keep Its Crown

May 15, 2024

Why the dollar is likely to hold onto its status as the reserve currency of the world, despite some cyclical weaknesses.

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Watch for a September Rate Cut

May 15, 2024

Summer data should begin to show that inflation is finally under control, prompting the Fed to make the first of three interest rate cuts this year.

Research

Scaling up the impact of obesity drugs

May 7, 2024

The global market for the blockbuster drugs could increase by more than 15-fold over the next five years as their benefits expand beyond weight loss, with expected implications for consumer goods and longevity.

Research

Where Will Older Adults Live?

Apr 25, 2024

Investors should watch how a growing 65-plus demographic in the U.S. is creating opportunities for providers of senior living and targeted healthcare solutions.

Research

Next-Day Disruption

Apr 24, 2024

E-commerce is upending package delivery as retailers restructure their supply chains to focus on short-haul, regionalized models.

Research

Election 2024: Inflation Outlook

Apr 17, 2024

It's too early to predict the results of the election on inflation and the broader economy, but there are three areas investors should watch.

Research

K-Pop's Investment Potential

Apr 15, 2024

The pop music genre out of South Korea is set to broaden its horizons, with the $130 billion global music industry in its sights.

Research

Japan Offers Lessons in Longevity

Apr 9, 2024

Japan's approach to the fastest-aging population may provide a guide for other nations in navigating the challenges of longevity.

Research

Why 2024 Could Be a Hot year For M&A

Mar 27, 2024

Morgan Stanley Research predicts a 50% increase in deal volumes compared with 2023, thanks to growing corporate confidence and positive news on the global economy.

Research

Aging Consumers Shop for Wellness

Mar 26, 2024

As the population grows older and wealthier, expected growth in health-enhancing products and services in Europe could offer lessons for the world on this demographic’s consumption preferences.

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Trip.com Group: What AI Means for Travel

Jul 9, 2024

Morgan Stanley sits down with Trip.com Group CEO Jane Sun to talk about how AI is changing travel and her vision for building the world’s largest travel agency.

Research

Iberdrola: Leading the Charge on Clean Electricity

Jun 5, 2024

Morgan Stanley sits down with Iberdrola Executive Chairman Ignacio Galán to talk about his love for the natural world, the most important drivers of progress in the energy transition and the investment case for green electricity.

Research

Morgan Stanley’s James Gorman: Seizing the Moment

Apr 22, 2024

James Gorman, Morgan Stanley’s Executive Chairman, reflects on his 14-year tenure as CEO, leading the firm during periods of unprecedented disruption and opportunity.

Research

Van Hauwermeiren: 'Everyone Can Innovate'

Feb 28, 2024

Tim Van Hauwermeiren, co-founder and CEO of argenx, talks about how the biotech develops novel treatments for autoimmune conditions, why the line between success and failure is “razor thin” for fledgling companies and why innovation should happen in all corners of an organization.

Research

Delta's Ed Bastian: Making Travel Magical

Nov 8, 2023

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic helped build brand loyalty, his conviction to take tough stands and how he sees sustainability shaping the future of air travel.

Research

Astrazeneca: Creating a Culture of Innovation

Sep 7, 2023

Pascal Soriot, the CEO of AstraZeneca, talks about how AI is changing drug development, the significance of ‘smart chemo’ and why real innovation requires taking risks.

Research

The Home Depot: 'Our Culture is our Differentiator'

Oct 4, 2023

Ted Decker, CEO of The Home Depot, talks about the outlook for home improvement after its pandemic-driven boom, why technology makes DIY more accessible, and how he plans to lead The Home Depot through the next phase of growth.

Research

Bill Gates: Big Ideas on Digitalization and Clean Energy

Aug 9, 2023

Bill Gates has spent a lifetime chasing what he calls “wild ideas.” Now he’s focused on breakthroughs in clean energy and digitalization as a tool to tackle global poverty.

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

How Digitalization is Transforming India

May 5, 2023

Morgan Stanley sits down with Nandan Nilekani, one of the visionaries behind India’s digital transformation, to discuss how India’s digitalization is transforming healthcare, education and banking in India.

Research

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

CEO of Germany’s RWE talks 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

Chairman and CEO of one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, Bob Bradway, talks about how this one-niche segment is driving some of the biggest breakthroughs in medicine.

Research

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

Dec 7, 2022

President & CEO of Walmart talks about how the company pulled off one of the greatest omnichannel transformations in retail history.

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Shaky Labor Data Pressures Equity Markets

Sep 9, 2024

Following weaker-than-expected August jobs data, our CIO and Chief U.S Equity Strategist lays out how the Federal Reserve can ease concerns about a possible hard landing.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Corporate Credit at a Crossroads?

Sep 12, 2024

Our Head of Corporate Credit Research looks at the Fed’s approach to rate cuts, seasonal trends and the U.S. election to explain why the next month represents a crucial window for credit’s future.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

At Political Conventions, Policy Waits in the Wings

Aug 21, 2024

This week’s Democratic National Convention in the U.S. may be light on policy details, but our Global Head of Fixed Income and Thematic Research explains that the party’s economic agenda is fairly clear as the elections draw closer.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

What’s Next for Japan After Rate Hike?

Aug 22, 2024

The Bank of Japan jolted global markets after its recent decision to raise interest rates. Our experts break down the effects the move could have on the country’s economy, currency and stock market.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Midyear European Equities Outlook: In the Sweet Spot

May 28, 2024

Our Chief Europe Equity Strategist explains why she is forecasting a 23 percent total return for European equities over the next year.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Global Energy Markets and the U.S. Election

Sep 5, 2024

Our U.S. Public Policy and Global Commodities strategists discuss how the outcome of the election could affect energy markets in the U.S and around the world.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Making Sense of Confusing Economic Data

Feb 29, 2024

Our Global Macro Strategist explains the complex nature of recent U.S. economic reports, and which figures should matter most to investors.

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Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom 2024

Feb 29, 2024

Discover the latest trends in generative artificial intelligence and other themes shaping technology, media and telecom from this year’s TMT conference in San Francisco.

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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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The Future of the 60/40 Portfolio

Could AI Robots Help Fill the Labor Gap?

New Democratic Ticket, Same Market Outlook

Nuclear Power's Renaissance

Still Tracking for a Soft Landing in September

The Pet Industry Has Plenty of Lives Left

How Tourism Could Help Boost China's Growth

Japan's Transformation in Focus

What Could Keep India's Bull Market Going?

Summer Travel Prepares for Takeoff

2024 Global Economic Midyear Outlook

2024 Midyear Investment Outlook

The New Technologies For Longer, Healthier Lives

The Dollar Is Poised to Keep Its Crown

Watch for a September Rate Cut

Scaling up the impact of obesity drugs

Where Will Older Adults Live?

Next-Day Disruption

Election 2024: Inflation Outlook

K-Pop's Investment Potential

Japan Offers Lessons in Longevity

Why 2024 Could Be a Hot year For M&A

Aging Consumers Shop for Wellness

Trip.com Group: What AI Means for Travel

Iberdrola: Leading the Charge on Clean Electricity

Morgan Stanley’s James Gorman: Seizing the Moment

Van Hauwermeiren: 'Everyone Can Innovate'

Delta's Ed Bastian: Making Travel Magical

Astrazeneca: Creating a Culture of Innovation

The Home Depot: 'Our Culture is our Differentiator'

Bill Gates: Big Ideas on Digitalization and Clean Energy

Harley-Davidson: Revamping an Iconic Brand

How Digitalization is Transforming India

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?

Shaky Labor Data Pressures Equity Markets

Corporate Credit at a Crossroads?

At Political Conventions, Policy Waits in the Wings

What’s Next for Japan After Rate Hike?

Midyear European Equities Outlook: In the Sweet Spot

Global Energy Markets and the U.S. Election

Making Sense of Confusing Economic Data

Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom 2024

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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