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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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Checking IDs for AI Agents

Sep 4, 2026

The rise of agentic AI is increasing demand for tools capable of identifying and governing non-human access, which could more than double the market for identity security.

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Caffeinated Beverages Get New Buzz

Sep 2, 2026

U.S. consumers’ increasing appetite for energy drinks and beverage shops is fueling growth that outpaces the rest of the food and beverages sector.

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Markets Shrug as U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion

Aug 25, 2026

As government debt levels continue to rise around the world, investors are asking whether higher borrowing will weigh on economic growth or simply change how capital is allocated across markets.

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Could New Sleep Drugs Be the Next GLP-1?

Aug 25, 2026

A new class of orexin-based drugs could transform treatment for excessive daytime sleepiness and, similarly to GLP-1s, become a blockbuster if they are indicated to address other health conditions.

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Why the Yen’s Next Move Depends on the Fed

Aug 18, 2026

The Japanese yen is sitting near its weakest level in more than three decades – and with implications for U.S. Treasury yields, borrowing costs and global market volatility.

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How Investors Can Weather El Niño

Aug 12, 2026

From sugar and cocoa to copper and credit, El Niño could create divergent risks across commodities, regions and asset classes.

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The Overlooked AI Disruption in Home Financing

Aug 7, 2026

The use of AI by borrowers is likely to fuel home refinancing activity, with impacts on the industry, markets and the broader economy.

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Buying the AI Infrastructure Dip

Jul 28, 2026

Following recent drops in AI infrastructure stocks, Morgan Stanley Research revisits key debates and suggests ways for investors to play the dip.

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Midterm Elections: More Noise Than Change?

Jul 22, 2026

The U.S. midterms may shift the makeup of Congress, but Morgan Stanley Research expects little change to the policies that matter most for markets.

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Can Europe Fund Its Future Without Adding Debt?

Jul 20, 2026

As spending on pensions, defense and debt service keep increasing, European nations will need to take decisive steps to stabilize debt and reorient expenditure to most productive uses.

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Robotaxis Enter the Fast Lane

Jul 17, 2026

Regulatory progress, AI advances and lower costs are accelerating the scale of the robotaxi industry.

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Watch Out for a Fed Pause

Jul 17, 2026

Markets are pricing at least one 2026 rate hike, but Morgan Stanley Research expects the Fed to stay on hold as inflation moderates, supporting Treasuries and high-quality fixed income.

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The New Streaming Reality

Jul 13, 2026

Streaming is growing, but rising competition is shifting the industry’s focus toward retention, content quality, and differentiation.

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7 Ways to Invest in the Growing Space Economy

Jul 1, 2026

Investor interest in space is surging as NASA’s Artemis program, increased defense spending and private innovation drive growth across the space economy, from materials to satellite services.

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Where Macro Meets Micro: Investing Through Structural Change

Jul 1, 2026

Morgan Stanley’s Macro ↔ Micro Markets Forum examined how AI, geopolitics and shifting capital flows are creating new opportunities across markets and asset classes.

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Pet Owners Tighten the Leash on Spending

Jun 17, 2026

After years of strong growth, rising costs are prompting more selective pet spending and slowing industry expansion.

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Banks Signal Confidence as U.S. Economy Gains Momentum

Jun 12, 2026

From consumer and commercial lending to AI investment and capital markets, industry leaders see multiple drivers supporting growth across the financial sector.

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Asia’s Energy Buildout Gains Momentum

Jun 18, 2026

Asia is ramping up spending on domestic energy production to reduce its dependence on imports, potentially creating trillions of dollars in value across several industries.

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Media and Beverages Score at World Cup

Jun 11, 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup could drive revenue opportunities across media, plus potential gains across consumer sectors and the broader economy.

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Travel Rewards Fuel Growth of Premium Credit Cards

Jun 10, 2026

Premium travel cards are growing faster than the broader credit-card market, but banks’ share of the pie is under pressure as airlines and hotels gain leverage in partnerships.

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Banks Evaluate Opportunity—and Threat—of Digital Assets

Jun 4, 2026

The growing adoption of digital assets could influence the economics of the wholesale banking industry, with a wide range of potential outcomes depending on how banks respond.

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Your Watch Wants You to Go to the Gym

May 19, 2026

Growing consumer adoption of wearable devices and voluntary lab tests could reduce spending on preventable diseases and influence a wide range of industries, from healthcare to food retail.

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What’s Behind India’s Next Era of Growth

The success of India’s transformation isn’t just about building rail lines, data centers or chip fabs – it means connecting them into a cohesive strategy that is widely beneficial.

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United Airlines: Leading for the Long Haul

Jun 9, 2026

Leading a global airline isn’t just about overseeing complex operations in an environment of near-constant volatility – it means having a vision.

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Wellhub CEO: Redefining Corporate Well-Being

Apr 27, 2026

Wellhub CEO & Co-Founder Cesar Carvalho shares his perspective on how companies are rethinking wellness, moving beyond perks to strategic investments in their people.

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Steering Business into the AI Era

Feb 27, 2026

From its early days building ERP systems in Germany, SAP has evolved to become a backbone of global business.

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Coca-Cola: Building Iconic Brands for Every Generation

Jan 12, 2026

The Coca-Cola Company CEO James Quincey shares how one of the world’s most recognizable brands continues to evolve - from redefining its culture to expanding globally.

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BeOne Medicines: Redefining Cancer Care

Jan 12, 2026

BeOne Medicines Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO John V. Oyler shares how the company is challenging the status quo in oncology, with a focus on affordability and access to benefit patients everywhere.

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Dick’s Sporting Goods: A New Arena for Retail

Nov 10, 2025

Dick’s Sporting Goods Executive Chairman Ed Stack shares how the company is transforming retail through immersive experiences, digital platforms like GameChanger, and a commitment to youth sports and culture.

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Singtel: Connecting Asia's Digital Future

Aug 25, 2025

Singtel Group CEO Yuen Kuan Moon talks about how the company is driving new growth through next-generation data centers and IT services to power Asia’s digital economy.

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Mike Wilson, U.S. Equities

Mike Wilson offers his perspective on the forces shaping the markets and how to separate the signal from the noise. Listen to his most recent episode and check out those of his colleagues from across Morgan Stanley Research.

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Andrew Sheets, Corporate Credit

Each week, Global Head of Corporate Credit Research Andrew Sheets, or a member of his team, offers perspective on the forces shaping the markets as well as insights on investment opportunities and risk across global asset classes.

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Michael Zezas, U.S. Public Policy

Michael Zezas offers perspective on how U.S. public policy affects equity and fixed income markets, including trade tensions, infrastructure and government policy.

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Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom | San Francisco 2026

From the transformational impact of AI to new frontiers of innovation, we’re covering the most important themes shaping the technology, media and telecom industries from our annual TMT conference in San Francisco.

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Morgan Stanley European Financials Conference | London 2026

How AI is reshaping the financial industry, the impact of regulatory changes on banks’ results and the state of consumer credit are among the themes we’re covering at Morgan Stanley’s annual European Financials Conference in London.

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A New Space Economy on the Edge of Liftoff

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?

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Checking IDs for AI Agents

Caffeinated Beverages Get New Buzz

Markets Shrug as U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion

Could New Sleep Drugs Be the Next GLP-1?

Why the Yen’s Next Move Depends on the Fed

How Investors Can Weather El Niño

The Overlooked AI Disruption in Home Financing

Buying the AI Infrastructure Dip

Midterm Elections: More Noise Than Change?

Can Europe Fund Its Future Without Adding Debt?

Robotaxis Enter the Fast Lane

Watch Out for a Fed Pause

The New Streaming Reality

7 Ways to Invest in the Growing Space Economy

Where Macro Meets Micro: Investing Through Structural Change

Pet Owners Tighten the Leash on Spending

Banks Signal Confidence as U.S. Economy Gains Momentum

Asia’s Energy Buildout Gains Momentum

Media and Beverages Score at World Cup

Travel Rewards Fuel Growth of Premium Credit Cards

Banks Evaluate Opportunity—and Threat—of Digital Assets

Your Watch Wants You to Go to the Gym

What’s Behind India’s Next Era of Growth

United Airlines: Leading for the Long Haul

Wellhub CEO: Redefining Corporate Well-Being

Steering Business into the AI Era

Coca-Cola: Building Iconic Brands for Every Generation

BeOne Medicines: Redefining Cancer Care

Dick’s Sporting Goods: A New Arena for Retail

Singtel: Connecting Asia's Digital Future

Mike Wilson, U.S. Equities

Andrew Sheets, Corporate Credit

Michael Zezas, U.S. Public Policy

Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom | San Francisco 2026

Morgan Stanley European Financials Conference | London 2026

A New Space Economy on the Edge of Liftoff

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