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Research

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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Research

Could Obesity Drugs Take a Bite Out of the Food Industry?

Sep 5, 2023

With the use of obesity medicines accelerating, millions of people could be eating less food overall and shunning unhealthy fare. This could have long-term impacts across food-related industries.

Research

Disruption in Sports Offers Play for Growth

Aug 31, 2023

Sports and sports-related assets are entering a transition period that could see traditional broadcasters lose ground to big tech companies.

Research

Globalization Makes Way for a Multipolar World

Aug 23, 2023

Trade and supply chains are becoming more dispersed as the world transitions to a multipolar economy, setting up a number of regions and industries for growth and opportunity.

Research

How China Can Avoid an Economic Spiral

Aug 30, 2023

China’s economy faces challenges in terms of debt, demographics and deflation, but the right policy mix could help it avoid Japan’s fate in the 1990s.

Research

Tighter Banking Regulations Could Reduce Available Credit

Aug 16, 2023

Proposed regulations for smaller banks show that turmoil in the banking sector may still have an impact on the broader economy.

Research

How Artificial Intelligence Could Reshape Health Care

Aug 15, 2023

The industry is in the early stages of using AI and machine learning to drive new revenue and boost efficiency.

Research

Government Spending Has Lifted Markets

Aug 9, 2023

Since 2020, fiscal spending has allowed the economy to grow faster than forecast. That’s driving up stock valuations—and masking the risk of an earnings recession.

Research

The Long Haul to Decarbonizing Airline Fuel

Aug 4, 2023

Refiners, chemical companies and airlines could benefit from the move to curb emissions with sustainable jet fuel.

Research

Japan Hits a New Era of Growth

Jul 17, 2023

A rise in the country's nominal GDP after a long period of flatlining offers opportunity for investors.

Wealth Management

The Soft Landing Gets More Comfortable

Jul 26, 2023

Construction and infrastructure are showing stronger-than-expected growth, improving GDP forecasts for the second half of the year into 2024.

Research

Food-Delivery Companies Show Appetite for Growth

Jul 7, 2023

Investors can look for both profitability and growth in food delivery, with demand coming from Asia and the Middle East.

Research

Rewiring the Supply Chain for Electric Vehicle Batteries

Jul 7, 2023

As the U.S. looks to move EV battery production closer to home, investors should consider established companies that are willing to innovate.

Research

Mexico Is Poised to Ride the Nearshoring Wave

Jun 21, 2023

Closer economic ties to the U.S. could boost GDP and investment as manufacturing exports increase.

Research

What Higher Rates Mean for Corporate Credit

Jul 5, 2023

As U.S. companies face down $2.6 trillion in debt coming due, investment-grade bonds are likely to see stronger performance than high-yield bonds and loans.

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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

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

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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A Shift in Stock Personalities

Sep 25, 2023

With the economy late in its current cycle, early-cycle performers such as consumer and housing stocks are underperforming while energy and industrials should continue to outperform.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

The Rise of Corporate Bond Yields

Sep 22, 2023

September historically has been a big month for corporate bond issuance, but borrowing looks less attractive to companies due to the large rise in yields.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

China’s Evolving Economy

Sep 20, 2023

A potential debt-deflation cycle in China could spell opportunity for U.S. Treasuries and Asia corporate bonds outside of China.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Japan’s Surge in GDP Growth

Aug 31, 2023

While recent news of a potential debt deflation loop in China’s equity market is causing concern for investors, Japan’s equity market resilience may bring optimism.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

European Equities Outlook: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain

Jun 13, 2023

With the European economy losing momentum amidst a rally in growth stocks globally, the time of European equity outperformance may be in the past for now.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Why the Energy Sector is Attractive Again

Sep 14, 2023

With global demand for oil reaching a new high, energy equities could offer income and protection against inflation in an uncertain geopolitical environment.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Mid-Year Macro Markets Outlook: Slow Growth and Sticky Inflation

Jun 20, 2023

While the U.S is moving towards a soft landing and Japan is seeing nominal growth, the European economy continues to face restrictive policy.

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Research

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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Research

Could Obesity Drugs Take a Bite Out of the Food Industry?

Disruption in Sports Offers Play for Growth

Globalization Makes Way for a Multipolar World

How China Can Avoid an Economic Spiral

Tighter Banking Regulations Could Reduce Available Credit

How Artificial Intelligence Could Reshape Health Care

Government Spending Has Lifted Markets

The Long Haul to Decarbonizing Airline Fuel

Japan Hits a New Era of Growth

The Soft Landing Gets More Comfortable

Food-Delivery Companies Show Appetite for Growth

Rewiring the Supply Chain for Electric Vehicle Batteries

Mexico Is Poised to Ride the Nearshoring Wave

What Higher Rates Mean for Corporate Credit

AstraZeneca: Creating a Culture of Innovation

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?

A Shift in Stock Personalities

The Rise of Corporate Bond Yields

China’s Evolving Economy

Japan’s Surge in GDP Growth

European Equities Outlook: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain

Why the Energy Sector is Attractive Again

Mid-Year Macro Markets Outlook: Slow Growth and Sticky Inflation

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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