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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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Global Markets Adjust to U.S. Tariff Reversal

Feb 24, 2026

A landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court voids existing tariffs, prompting investors, companies and policymakers to reassess trade impacts.

Research

Will Consumers Go Shopping With Bigger Tax Refunds?

Feb 24, 2026

Larger 2026 tax refunds are poised to lift household finances, though consumer spending increases may be gradual.

Research

Private Companies Are Creating New Frontiers in Innovation

Feb 11, 2026

Morgan Stanley Research highlights five key areas where private companies are creating new markets and attracting investor attention.

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AI’s Impact Accelerates

Feb 5, 2026

Companies globally that have been using AI for at least one year report double‑digit productivity gains as well as some workforce reductions.

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Four Key Investment Themes for 2026

Jan 27, 2026

Morgan Stanley Research’s key investment themes for this year are Tech Diffusion, The Future of Energy, The Multipolar World and Societal Shifts.

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Contrarian Views That Could Shape Markets in 2026

Jan 21, 2026

In its annual “Big Debates” series, Morgan Stanley Research identifies opportunities across sectors and regions where the firm’s views point in different directions than the current market consensus.

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Investors Evaluate Developments in Venezuela

Jan 6, 2026

The U.S. military intervention in Venezuela introduces political, operational and economic uncertainty that could influence markets over time.

Research

AI Boom Drives Thematic Investment

Jan 2, 2026

At Morgan Stanley’s 2025 Thematic Conference, leaders emphasized AI’s role in influencing structural changes across industries and in the global economy.  

Research

U.S. Consumers Feel a Holiday Glow

Dec 18, 2025

Holiday spending stays strong despite inflation, as consumers seek discounts, shift budgets online and embrace AI tools.

Research

Clear Skies for Corporate Travel in 2026

Dec 11, 2025

A new survey shows that corporate travel managers are more optimistic about the 2026 outlook, which could benefit airlines and hotel operators.

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Here Come the Shopping Bots

Dec 8, 2025

AI-powered shopping assistants—called agentic shoppers—are emerging and could reach $385 billion of U.S. e-commerce sales by 2030.

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The Coca-Cola Company: Building Iconic Brands for Every Generation

Jan 29, 2026

The Coca-Cola Company Chairman and CEO James Quincey shares how one of the world’s most recognizable brands continues to evolve—from redefining its culture to expanding globally, driving innovation and preparing for the next era of consumer engagement.

Research

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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P&G: A Blueprint for Indispensable Brands

Jul 24, 2025

Morgan Stanley Research sits down with Procter & Gamble CEO Jon Moeller to discuss how the company is reimagining its business model while continuing to develop some of the world’s most indispensable household products.

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Tufan Erginbilgiç: Leading Rolls-Royce's Bold Transformation

Mar 25, 2025

Morgan Stanley sits down with Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç to explore how he’s leading an iconic brand through a bold transformation—focusing on innovation, mindset shifts, and a granular strategy for growth.

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Arista Networks: Leading Cloud Networking in the Age of AI

Feb 28, 2025

Morgan Stanley sits down with Arista Networks CEO Jayshree Ullal to explore how the company maintains startup agility as an industry leader.

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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.

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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 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 2025

Feb 25, 2025

Discover the latest trends in generative AI and other themes shaping technology, media and telecom from this year’s TMT conference in San Francisco.

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Morgan Stanley European Financials Conference | London 2025

Mar 18, 2025

Discover the latest trends and themes shaping the global financial industry from this year’s 21st annual conference in London.

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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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Global Markets Adjust to U.S. Tariff Reversal

Will Consumers Go Shopping With Bigger Tax Refunds?

Private Companies Are Creating New Frontiers in Innovation

AI’s Impact Accelerates

Four Key Investment Themes for 2026

Contrarian Views That Could Shape Markets in 2026

Investors Evaluate Developments in Venezuela

AI Boom Drives Thematic Investment

U.S. Consumers Feel a Holiday Glow

Clear Skies for Corporate Travel in 2026

Here Come the Shopping Bots

The Coca-Cola Company: 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

P&G: A Blueprint for Indispensable Brands

Tufan Erginbilgiç: Leading Rolls-Royce's Bold Transformation

Arista Networks: Leading Cloud Networking in the Age of AI

Qualcomm's Cristiano Amon: Setting the Pace of Innovation

Mike Wilson, U.S. Equities

Andrew Sheets, Corporate Credit

Michael Zezas, U.S. Public Policy

Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom | San Francisco 2025

Morgan Stanley European Financials Conference | London 2025

A New Space Economy on the Edge of Liftoff

Michael Zezas

Benjamin Swinburne

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