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Coronavirus: Economic Risk and Recovery

Sep 10, 2020

As nations and the healthcare industry work to contain the spread of the coronavirus, investors search for clarity on the path ahead. Morgan Stanley analysts and economists share insights on the road ahead.

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What’s the Future of Disruption? Ask Future Business Leaders.

Morgan Stanley’s survey of nearly 500 NextGen summer interns reveals some surprising takes on the future of business and brands.

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A New Take on the Earnings-Surprise Strategy

Sep 9, 2020

Amid the global pandemic, guidance on earnings has become more unpredictable than ever, but investors who focus on high-quality factors could uncover long-term winners.

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Is the Pandemic Accelerating Digital Disruption?

Aug 7, 2020

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

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2020 U.S. Election Preview: 5 Themes to Watch for Investors

Jul 8, 2020

Ahead of the November vote, the key variable for investors may rest with divided vs. unified government and its potential impact on policies that can move the economy and markets.

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5 Ways the Coronavirus Recession Could Change the Internet

Jun 15, 2020

Sheltering in place has brought dramatic changes to how we live and work. Here are five areas of potential disruption online.

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Why the Correction May Not Be Over

Oct 19, 2020

Uncertainty about fiscal stimulus, the U.S. election and the pandemic could mean the correction isn’t over. However, one thematic opportunity could present itself.

Thoughts on the Market

COVID-19 Vaccine: Trials and Tribulations

Oct 1, 2020

COVID-19 vaccines are navigating through the last stage of clinical trials, but hurdles still lie ahead for efficacy, distribution and FDA approval.

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Are Markets Pricing-In Recent U.S. Election Polls?

Oct 16, 2020

Although many investors view markets as a highly efficient prognostic machine, the surprises of the 2016 election may have created more hesitancy to guess election outcomes.

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One Less Election Blind Spot?

Oct 14, 2020

Although it’s possible that the results of the 2020 U.S. election won’t come on Nov. 3rd, there is some fresh evidence that it may unfold more smoothly than pundits predict.

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Playing the Reopening and Recovery Into 2021

Oct 15, 2020

On this Special Episode, Chief U.S. Economist Ellen Zentner talks with U.S. Equity Strategist Adam Virgadamo about the path to recovery and mispriced “reopening stocks.”

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Mapping the New Multipolar World Order

Aug 19, 2020

Geopolitical tensions—coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic—have contributed to deglobalization, setting the scene for a broader world order: multipolarity.

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Banking on the Next Cycle

May 27, 2020

Although the banking industry was at the epicenter of the previous global recession, the coronavirus pandemic now positions the industry to play a vital role as a shock absorber for the economy.

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Get Ready for the U.S. “Youth Boom”

As Gen Z joins Gen Y in the workforce, their combined impact could deliver a sizable jolt to U.S. GDP, consumption, wages, and housing. The result: a bullish outlook for the U.S. economy, businesses and markets.

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Decarbonization: The Race to Zero Emissions

Nov 25, 2019

These five emerging technologies could curb carbon emissions, halt climate change and offer new ways to invest in earth’s future.

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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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Tech, Media & Telecom 2020: The Edge of Acceleration

Mar 19, 2019

The arrival of 5G brings more than simply speed—it promises a striking new era of connectivity, industry and communication. New insights from this year's TMT conference.

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Shifting the Gear: European Financials in Transition

Mar 19, 2018

European financials are at an inflection point, amid digitalization and business model shifts. Our thought leaders share insights.

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A New Space Economy on the Edge of Liftoff

Jul 15, 2020

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?

A Look at Morgan Stanley Research with Global Director Simon Bound

Morgan Stanley Investment Research is one of the financial industry's dominant thought leaders in equity and fixed-income investing. Our analysts, economists and strategists have earned this reputation through timely, in-depth analysis of companies, industries, markets and the world’s economies. Our teams collaborate to assist Morgan Stanley clients with investment decisions, identifying opportunities across major asset classes and geographies.

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Coronavirus: Economic Risk and Recovery

What’s the Future of Disruption? Ask Future Business Leaders.

A New Take on the Earnings-Surprise Strategy

Is the Pandemic Accelerating Digital Disruption?

2020 U.S. Election Preview: 5 Themes to Watch for Investors

5 Ways the Coronavirus Recession Could Change the Internet

Why the Correction May Not Be Over

COVID-19 Vaccine: Trials and Tribulations

Are Markets Pricing-In Recent U.S. Election Polls?

One Less Election Blind Spot?

Playing the Reopening and Recovery Into 2021

Mapping the New Multipolar World Order

Banking on the Next Cycle

Get Ready for the U.S. “Youth Boom”

Decarbonization: The Race to Zero Emissions

Why COVID-19 Could Reshape the Future of Health Care

Tech, Media & Telecom 2020: The Edge of Acceleration

Shifting the Gear: European Financials in Transition

A New Space Economy on the Edge of Liftoff

A Look at Morgan Stanley Research with Global Director Simon Bound

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