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The Second Machine Age Hits the Tipping Point

Aug 5, 2019

The pace of technological change in AI, robotics and industrial software is breathtaking but still tricky to navigate. A look at how investors can play this rapidly developing theme.

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K-Food Popularity Launches a Seoul Food Revolution

Jul 31, 2019

Interest in South Korean culture is on the rise as consumers embrace everything from TV shows to K-pop. Now, Korean food could be poised to join the list.

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How Millennials and Gen Z Could Reinvent Banking

Jul 31, 2019

Millennials and their younger cohort will reshape the financial industry in their tech-savvy, mobile-first image, with ramifications for all consumers, companies and investors.

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Space: Investing in the Final Frontier

Jul 2, 2019

After 15 turbulent years, the music industry may have finally found its digital savior thanks to new opportunities from smart speakers and connected cars.

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Is It the End of the Line for Globalization?

Jun 26, 2019

Globalization has been a dominant investment theme for decades. Now, several trends are making global trade less advantageous and, in some cases, less feasible.

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Is 'New Stack' the Future of Business Software?

Jun 17, 2019

Rapid changes in the digital era have put software development on the C-suite radar. Why “New Stack” could unlock business productivity—and investor interest—in the years ahead.

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Home on the Range Bound?

Sep 9, 2019

Investors may be feeling some déjà vu as upbeat news on trade drives a new rally. Could markets break out this time or is another correction ahead? Analysis from Chief Investment Officer Mike Wilson.

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What Happens When the Price Isn’t Right?

Sep 6, 2019

Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets says as growth weakens, investors focus on the most desirable companies (already priced to perfection). What does that mean for returns?

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Pondering a World of Unresolved Trade Issues

Sep 4, 2019

As the U.S. and China strive to craft a meaningful trade agreement, it’s worth asking the question: What might be the long-term effects for corporates and investors?

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Get Ready for the U.S. “Youth Boom”

As Gen Z joins Gen Y in the workforce, their combined impact could deliver a sizable jolt to U.S. GDP, consumption, wages, and housing. The result could be a bullish outlook for the U.S. economy, businesses and markets between the 2020s and 2040s.

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Millennials, Gen Z and the Youth Boom Economy

Is U.S. Housing Headed for a Major Renovation?

From Baby Boom to Youth Boom

How Millennials and Gen Z Could Reinvent Banking

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Financials Search for Growth in an Age of Disruption

Mar 19, 2019

As asset managers and banks hunt for revenue amidst moderating economic growth, new opportunities may be surfacing in China, private markets and reimagined business models.

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Are Flying Cars Preparing for Takeoff?

Jan 23, 2019

Get ready, because autonomous urban aircraft may no longer be the stuff of comic books—instead, they could be a $1.5 trillion market by 2040.

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Reduced Healthcare Costs Could Be a Click Away

Feb 4, 2019

U.S. healthcare costs have soared to 18% of GDP but the system is rife with waste. Could e-commerce bring patients better transparency on price and quality?

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Tech, Media and Telecom 2019: Prepare for Acceleration

Morgan Stanley's analysts and strategists talk tech transformation as innovations like 5G, streaming media and artificial intelligence reinvent industry and business models.

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The Data Decade Pivots to Software

Streaming, Bundles and Ads: 3 Media Debates for 2019

Could AI Transform Healthcare?

Are Flying Cars Preparing for Takeoff?

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China: Bigger, Richer, More Eager to Spend

May 25, 2018

Urban population growth, improved transportation and increases in disposable incomes could triple consumption levels in China's smaller cities by 2030.

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Shifting the Gear: European Financials in Transition

Mar 19, 2018

European financials are at an inflection point, amid digitalization and business model shifts. Our thought leaders share insights.

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Investors, Get Ready for the Data Decade

Apr 25, 2018

Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and Augmented Reality are about to reinvent how industries utilize data—and could drive an era of productivity growth in our cities, farms, factories and hospitals.

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Managing Director, Head of the Global Sustainability Research Team

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