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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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Retirement in the Age of Aging

Dec 12, 2024

Learn why longevity and longer life spans may boost demand for retirement services and could fuel a revenue opportunity for wealth and asset managers.

Research

2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Nov 27, 2024

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China’s underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Research

2025 Investment Outlook: Get Ready to Pivot

Nov 27, 2024

A stable global economy is likely to benefit equity and fixed-income markets, though increased uncertainty around U.S. tariffs and immigration policy could jeopardize markets’ recent gains.

Research

Technology That Could Define the Decade

Nov 13, 2024

Innovation driven by necessity may spark significant breakthroughs by 2030 in areas such as self-driving cars, humanoid robots and AI-assisted fertility.

Research

Gen Z's Financial Goals Harken to the Past

Nov 6, 2024

Generation Z and millennials, together a key consumer demographic, value family, use credit and don’t mind going to the bank.

Research

What the Election Could Mean for Healthcare

Oct 23, 2024

While voters and investors are tuned in to drug pricing, health premiums and more, major changes appear unlikely regardless of the outcome.

Research

Politics Shouldn't Stall M&A Rebound

Oct 15, 2024

Mergers and acquisitions appear poised for a multi-year recovery, regardless of which candidate moves into the White House.

Research

The Rules of Housing Affordability Have Changed

Oct 10, 2024

Although mortgage rates are beginning to ease, the number of home sales is expected to languish for now.

Research

Can Empty Offices Solve the U.S. Housing Shortage?

Oct 2, 2024

While repurposing unused workspaces to much-needed residential space has been floated as a solution, the economic and logistical hurdles of doing so are significant.

Research

A Bumpy Ride for the U.S. Dollar

Sep 18, 2024

How changes in fiscal, trade and monetary policy resulting from the U.S. election could move the dollar.

Research

Promoting Healthy Longevity

Sep 11, 2024

As the global population gets older and lives longer, food plays an important role in healthy longevity—offering opportunities for companies that support wellbeing.

Research

Retailers of the Future Stock Up on Technology

Sep 4, 2024

Retail is entering a new phase as automation and AI promise to drive new growth opportunities for the largest players.

Research

Election Update: Investors Shouldn't Hope for 'Convention Wisdom'

Aug 28, 2024

The conventions of the two U.S. political parties leading up to the election were light on policy details, but some implications are clear.

Research

Investing in the Convenience Premium

Aug 26, 2024

Companies in such industries as hospitality, consumer staples, internet, media and entertainment could see a boost from consumers’ pursuit of ease and instant gratification.

Research

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.

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Qualcomm’s Cristiano Amon: Setting the Pace of Innovation

Nov 22, 2024

Morgan Stanley sits down with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon to talk about how the company is setting the pace of innovation in mobile computing.

Research

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen: What AI Means for Innovation

Sep 26, 2024

Morgan Stanley sits down with Adobe Chairman and CEO Shantanu Narayen to talk about the challenges and opportunities around GenAI.

Research

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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How Investors Can Best Position for 2025

Dec 16, 2024

Our CIO and Chief U.S. Equity Strategist recaps how equity markets have fared in 2024, and why they might look more conservative early in the new year.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

More Talk, Less Action Could Be Good for Credit Markets

Dec 20, 2024

Our Head of Corporate Credit Research lists realistic scenarios for why credit could outperform expectations in 2025, despite some risks posed by policy changes from the incoming administration.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Decoding Signals Following the U.S. Election

Nov 14, 2024

While the market waits for the incoming Trump administration to present its policy agenda, our Global Head of Fixed Income and Thematic Research Michael Zezas maps out some areas of early investor interest, including regulation and the U.S. Treasury market.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Will Tariffs Dampen Asia’s Economic Growth?

Nov 12, 2024

Our Chief Asia Economist Chetan Ahya discusses the potential impact of tariffs on China and other Asian countries following the U.S. election.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Europe’s Demographic Dilemma

Oct 23, 2024

Our Chief Europe Economist Jens Eisenschmidt and Europe Equity Strategist Regiane Yamanari discuss the strain of an aging population on the future of Europe’s economy and markets.

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

Fed Signals Inflation Fight Isn’t Over

Dec 19, 2024

Our Global Head of Macro Strategy joins our Chief U.S. Economist to discuss the Fed’s recent rate cut and why persistent inflation is likely to slow the pace of future cuts.

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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, 2024

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?

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Retirement in the Age of Aging

2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

2025 Investment Outlook: Get Ready to Pivot

Technology That Could Define the Decade

Gen Z's Financial Goals Harken to the Past

What the Election Could Mean for Healthcare

Politics Shouldn't Stall M&A Rebound

The Rules of Housing Affordability Have Changed

Can Empty Offices Solve the U.S. Housing Shortage?

A Bumpy Ride for the U.S. Dollar

Promoting Healthy Longevity

Retailers of the Future Stock Up on Technology

Election Update: Investors Shouldn't Hope for 'Convention Wisdom'

Investing in the Convenience Premium

The Future of the 60/40 Portfolio

Qualcomm’s Cristiano Amon: Setting the Pace of Innovation

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen: What AI Means for Innovation

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?

How Investors Can Best Position for 2025

More Talk, Less Action Could Be Good for Credit Markets

Decoding Signals Following the U.S. Election

Will Tariffs Dampen Asia’s Economic Growth?

Europe’s Demographic Dilemma

Global Energy Markets and the U.S. Election

Fed Signals Inflation Fight Isn’t Over

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

Ellen Zentner

Benjamin Swinburne

Adam Jonas