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Research

3 Fixed-Income Opportunities Amid a Soft Landing

Some fixed-income assets could benefit from the Fed’s fight against inflation, including agency mortgage-backed securities and emerging-markets debt.

Research

Chinese Buyers to Boost Luxury Goods Sector

Mar 13, 2023

Luxury brands are poised to soar as high-spending Chinese consumers emerge from COVID restrictions.

Research

Gender Diversity Keeps Paying Dividends

Mar 7, 2023

Greater workplace equality continues to boost companies' performance, according to Morgan Stanley's proprietary HERS ranking.

Research

What a U.S. Debt Ceiling Standoff Could Mean for Markets

Mar 7, 2023

With prospects dim for an easy compromise on raising the U.S. debt limit, uncertainty for investors and consumers is on the rise.

Research

Network Effects: How Connections Create Value

Mar 3, 2023

Investors are increasingly looking at the power of companies' network of users, which can make or break a start-up.

Research

How New Rules Will Define the Next Phase of Crypto's Growth

Feb 28, 2023

What is crypto-security, commodity or currency? The answer may determine which federal agency should oversee regulations.

Wealth Management

3 SIgnals of Equity Market Trouble

Feb 22, 2023

Will economic growth today simply postpone a "hard landing"?

Research

U.S. Stock Market Climbs to Risky Heights

Feb 22, 2023

The U.S. stock market is trading at the thinnest margin of safety since the bull market began in 2009.

Wealth Management

3 Reasons Investors Should Be More Cautious Than Confident

Feb 22, 2023

Optimistic investors are sending U.S. stocks higher, but they should be wary of moves that "fight the Fed".

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 the world’s largest brown coal producer to a leader in the global transition to clean energy.

Institute for Sustainable Investing

Despite Market Challenges, Demand For Sustainable Funds Remains Strong

Feb 16, 2023

Market conditions drove sustainable funds’ slight underperformance in 2022, but investor interest and demand remained strong.

Research

What the Jump in Jobs Means for Markets

Feb 15, 2023

The surprise January jobs report means the Fed will likely hand out two 25 basis point rate hikes this year. Here’s what that means for three key markets.

Research

The 3 Macro Themes Driving Regional Markets

Feb 13, 2023

After a brutal 2022, most asset classes have been staging a comeback. But the three macroeconomic themes driving markets may play out differently around the world.

Diversity

Increasing Diversity in Corporate Bond Issuances

Feb 13, 2023

As a diversity and inclusion coordinator for corporate bond issuances, Morgan Stanley aims to create greater access for underrepresented broker dealers.

Investment Banking

2023 M&A Outlook: 4 Trends

Feb 10, 2023

Key factors could lead to an acceleration in deal-making activity in 2023, according to the firm’s M&A bankers.

Research

Eating in and Dining Out

Feb 9, 2023

Inflation, consumer sentiment and a shift from pandemic norms should define the year ahead for food-related businesses, with packaged foods and pizza delivery expected to fare better than restaurants overall.

Research

How ETFs Are Driving Growth in Municipal Bonds

Feb 9, 2023

Municipal bond ETFs are on track to double assets under management by 2026 as obstacles to their growth recede, bringing the tax benefits of muni bonds to more investors.

Wealth Management

3 Signs the Bear Market Isn’t Over

Feb 7, 2023

Equity investors appear optimistic, but U.S. government bonds, gold and oil tell a less encouraging story.

Access & Opportunity Podcast

Leading to Execute: Mielle Organics’ Monique Rodriguez

Feb 8, 2023

Monique Rodriguez of Mielle Organics discusses breaking the glass ceiling of investment for Black female founders and the road ahead as she looks to successfully scale her global hair care company.

Diversity

The JumpStart Program Kicks Into High Gear

Feb 7, 2023

Our initiative, which helps high school students from underserved communities broaden their career opportunities, celebrates its third year with its biggest class ever.

Research

Debunking A Myth About Inflation

Feb 2, 2023

Investors shouldn’t worry that a tight labor market will keep inflation higher for longer.

Institute for Sustainable Investing

5 Sustainable Investing Trends for Companies and Investors

Feb 1, 2023

Capital. Data. Integration. These are some of the themes that cut across Morgan Stanley’s top five sustainable investing trends to watch in 2023.

Investment Management

2023 Stock Market Outlook

Feb 2, 2023

Stocks could have a surprisingly strong first half of the year. Watch for opportunities in value stocks and Asia ex-Japan.

Wealth Management

4 Reasons to Prepare for Tighter Financial Conditions

Jan 31, 2023

Investors hoping for a new bull market are likely to be disappointed if financial conditions tighten in the coming months.

Research

7 Investment Ideas That Could Drive Markets in 2023

Jan 27, 2023

From the resurgence of mega-cap tech stocks to the outlook for private markets and European banks, Morgan Stanley’s views differ from the consensus on key issues that could drive stock prices and shape markets in 2023.

Research

3 Long-term Megatrends to Watch

Jan 19, 2023

The near-term investment outlook may be challenging, but three long-term secular trends could provide investment opportunities in the years ahead.

Wealth Management

Investors Cannot Ignore Bad Economic News

Jan 24, 2023

The Fed’s fight against inflation is working, but it’s taking a toll on the economy and corporate profits. Learn how investors can position portfolios.

Wealth Management

3 Inflation Risks Investors Shouldn’t Ignore

Jan 18, 2023

Inflation’s decline could stall out in mid-2023, potentially keeping markets stuck in a volatile waiting game.

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

Investing Defensively in 2023

Jan 10, 2023

Some traditional diversification strategies didn’t pan out in 2022, offering investors a reminder that correlations can change.

Wealth Management

The History Lesson Smart Investors Need to Learn

Jan 10, 2023

Bullish investors may be ignoring the historical context for today’s strong corporate performance. That could be dangerous for their portfolios.

Research

Emerging Markets: Ready to Begin a Bull Run?

Dec 28, 2022

A bull market has begun in emerging market equities, and China, Korea and Taiwan are set to lead the recovery.

Access & Opportunity Podcast

Narrowing the Disability Employment Gap

Jan 10, 2023

D’Arcee Charington Neal and Charlotte Dales discuss recommendations for closing the disability employment gap through employer education and scalable technology.

Institute for Sustainable Investing

How Two Startups Are Bringing New Sustainable Materials to Market

Find out how two companies in our Sustainable Solutions Collaborative are creating climate-friendly alternatives to concrete and plastic.

Research

The Case for Quantitative Investing in 2023

Dec 21, 2022

Macroeconomic conditions that favored investment strategies based on mathematical modeling this year are expected to persist through next year, continuing to support positive returns and diversification.

Research

A Long Road to Nuclear Fusion Energy

Dec 20, 2022

A nuclear fusion breakthrough is an important step on a long road to a potentially game-changing source of sustainable energy.

Research

Back to Business Travel

Dec 21, 2022

Global business travel is rebounding after the blow dealt by COVID-19. Will 2023 be the year it sees a full recovery?

Research

ESG Rate of Change

Dec 13, 2022

New research finds that improving ESG metrics can be an indicator of stock outperformance.

Investment Banking

5 Technology Investing Trends for 2023

Learn five technology trends aiming to enable the exchange of data in industrials, insurance, healthcare, digital infrastructure and resource planning.

Wealth Management

Is Equity Investors’ 2023 Optimism Misplaced?

Dec 14, 2022

Some investors think resilient corporate earnings will boost stocks in 2023. But weaker profits—and a drag on equities—appear more likely.

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.

Wealth Management

Early-Warning Signs of a 2023 Economic Slowdown

Dec 6, 2022

Investors should shift their focus from Fed rate hikes to consumer activity and the health of the U.S. economy.

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.

Wealth Management

Why Smart Investors Will Look to Bonds in 2023

Nov 22, 2022

As U.S. equities struggle to break out of a bear market, opportunities abound in fixed income.

Institute for Sustainable Investing

ESG Opportunities for Asset Managers

Dec 1, 2022

Learn how asset managers can align their ESG practices, products and reporting with investor expectations.

Access & Opportunity Podcast

Displaced Entrepreneurs: Supporting New Beginnings Away from Home

Nov 23, 2022

A displaced entrepreneur and Five One Labs founders Alice Bosley and Patricia Letayf discuss the hurdles to and benefits of building businesses that are founded by individuals forced to flee their homes.

Research

Global Economy 2023: Slowdown Continues

Nov 22, 2022

The global economy in 2023 will likely be defined by weaker growth, less inflation and the end of central bank tightening.

Research

Holiday Budgets Hit by Inflation

Nov 22, 2022

Inflation fears are driving holiday budgets, with most shoppers waiting for discounts before shelling out for gifts.

Research

Global Investment Outlook 2023: A Year for Yield

Nov 22, 2022

A reversal in growth, inflation and rates mean that bonds and emerging markets could be among the winners in the year ahead.

Wealth Management

Give the Gift of Education This Holiday Season

Nov 17, 2022

Looking for a more meaningful gift this holiday season? Consider these strategies when gifting to your children or grandchildren - the gift of education—through a 529 plan.

Research

Video Game Stocks: A Play for Growth

Nov 14, 2022

The video game industry is set for an inflection year as more titles drop and the base of next-gen consoles continues to expand.

Giving Back

Our Survey of Family Internet Use

Nov 21, 2022

New research supported by Morgan Stanley shows parents attitudes towards the increase in screentime following the COVID-19 crisis.

Research

Global Outlook: Tech & Beyond

Nov 11, 2022

Disruption in connected advertising, a digital-driven economic boom in India and more trends in tech, media and telecom.