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Buckle Up for a Bumpy Ride?

Feb 7, 2018

Volatility is back, shaking markets out of a relative calm. Cross-Asset Strategist, Andrew Sheets, looks at past market sell-offs to gauge what happens next.

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4 Ideas That Could Add Alpha for Global Investors

Feb 14, 2018

What are the policies and trends shaping 2018? Morgan Stanley Research identifies four key debates where analyst views diverge from market consensus.

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E-Sports Finally Hits the Majors

Jan 24, 2018

eSports is on track to be a $1.5 billion industry by 2020 as it emulates the business models of major league sports. Should investors be paying attention?

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Power Play: Cryptocurrencies and Global Utilities

Jan 17, 2018

As cryptocurrencies proliferate, so will the demand for clean energy to power them. How will this play out for global utilities?

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2018 Outlook: Global Economies Keep Skating in Sync

Dec 14, 2017

Global GDP appears on pace to grow yet again in 2018, but with many asset prices running ahead, should investors curb their enthusiasm?

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U.S. Equities: Big Debates for 2018

Jan 10, 2018

Auto 2.0, cryptocurrencies and the future of streaming TV are just a few of the key debates that could shape industries and drive stocks in the coming year.

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Banking at the Speed of Light

Jan 29, 2018

The expansion of real-time payments could give banks around the world an opportunity to win new customers, improve engagement and raise efficiencies.

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India's Digital Future

Oct 12, 2017

India was already on a path to growth, but the government's push for digitization puts it on track to be the world's fastest growing economy.

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Auto Industry Braces for Electric Shock

Sep 28, 2017

By 2050, there may be one billion electric vehicles on the road worldwide, bringing opportunities—and challenges—for automakers and the supply chain.

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A Digital Cure for High Drug Prices?

Apr 26, 2017

More digitalization in drug development could help biopharmaceuticals improve R&D and counter pricing pressure—but disruption also brings threats.

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A New Game Plan for Argentina?

Feb 1, 2017

Eight years after being downgraded to a frontier market, Argentina seems poised for a turnaround, one that offers investors long-term opportunity and returns.

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What Will Be the Face of China in 10 Years?

Feb 15, 2017

The latest act in its economic success story may see China achieve high-income status in 10 years, an unprecedented transformation with far-reaching ramifications.

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India Summit: Passage to the Future

As China's growth slows, India is picking up the pace, offering a glimpse of its true potential.

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TMT 2018: Adapting to the Shifting Shape of Disruption

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

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5 articles

IT Hardware Gets a Second Life—and a Double Upgrade

The Future of Streaming Television: The Plot Thickens

Video Games Flip the Switch on Business Model

U.S. Wireless Providers Ready to Make the Call on 5G

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Shifting the Gear: European Financials in Transition

Banks and asset managers have very different outlooks, amid big shifts in the financial sector. Our thought leaders share insights ahead of our financial industry conference in London.

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4 articles

Wholesale Banks Refocus on Corporate Clients

Transforming Banks Into Tech Companies

Asset Management: Winning Under Pressure

Reflation Could Put a Shine on European Banks

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China Summit 2016: The "New China" Opportunity

Aug 23, 2016

Private sector firms, with low debt and high return on equity, offer real opportunity in the midst of China's challenges. Jonathan Garner discusses.

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Managing Director, Head of Morgan Stanley's Sustainable + Responsible Investment Research Team

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