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03/27/23
Factor-based investing strategies, also known as “smart beta,” track popular stock indices, but offer greater exposure to index constituents with attractive characteristics, or “factors.” Here’s what investors should know.
03/21/23
Banking industry turmoil has unsettled investors, but Morgan Stanley strategists believe a widescale crisis is highly unlikely. Here’s what investors should know.
03/15/23
Lisa Shalett, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Officer, answers frequently asked questions in response to the historic events of last week, the resulting market volatility and implications for portfolios.
03/08/23
The classic portfolio of 60% stocks and 40% bonds may no longer provide the same level of returns it has delivered previously, but it may still be appropriate for some investors. Here’s why.
03/01/23
Find out what February’s winter chill could signal for this year’s evolving market picture.
02/13/23
Discover how Morgan Stanley Research analysts think egg prices, as well as demand for packaged food, grocery retailers and restaurants, will fare in the year ahead.
02/01/23
Find out what was behind the market’s January pivot—and what investors should watch for now.
01/03/23
Out with the old, in with the new—find out what may be driving the markets in the New Year.
12/05/22
In an environment of slow growth, lower inflation, and new monetary policies, 2023 may have upside for bonds, defensive stocks, and emerging markets.
12/02/22
The coming year is likely to see weaker growth, less inflation, and the end of rate hikes, with the U.S. narrowly missing a recession, Europe contracting, and Asia offering green shoots for growth.
12/01/22
Find out which themes are emerging as the markets prepare to wrap up a historic year.
11/02/22
What’s on the horizon for the markets after the Fed’s latest interest rate increase?
10/20/22
Recent action in the bond market may indicate higher interest rates and long-term inflation. What could it mean for investors?
10/14/22
Learn how to keep price increases from eroding the purchasing power of your cash. Explore investing as a way to help manage inflation while minimizing risk and volatility.
10/03/22
After a bearish September, find out which market catalysts may be in play as we head into the fourth quarter.
09/08/22
Dynamics other than the Federal Reserve’s ongoing inflation fight are having an impact on investors’ portfolios. Risks and opportunities to watch.
09/01/22
The Fed hasn’t reached its destination yet, which means investors may be in for more of the bumpy ride they’ve experienced so far this year.
08/25/22
After two years of near-zero interest rates, the Federal Reserve’s aggressive policy pivot has changed the market outlook. We break down the effects on bonds, stocks, and portfolios.
04/12/22
Changes in the yield curve can signal concerns about the economy. Morgan Stanley strategists break down recent moves and why they may be less worrisome than in the past.
05/27/21
Not just water under the bridge: Which areas of the market may get a boost from an infrastructure bill?
03/27/23
Market rallies amid bank aftershocks and the Fed’s latest rate hike.
03/24/23
Biopharma stock’s recent breakdown accompanied by a buildup in call positions.
03/20/23
Broad market up for week in choppy trading amid bank volatility and inflation data.
03/17/23
With key housing market data due to be released, options traders appeared to be positioning themselves for this homebuilder stock’s earning release.
03/15/23
When the stock market is stressed, moves in other markets can be dramatic—but also, sometimes, short-lived.
03/14/23
Bank sell-off a reminder that uncertainty and disruption are always part of the markets.
03/13/23
Biggest weekly loss for stocks since September amid Powell comments, bank woes, jobs data.
03/10/23
The options market signaled more volatility in this financial stock, but options traders faced an unexpected challenge.
03/09/23
The oil patch may not run entirely on crude momentum, but it can face an uphill battle without it.
03/08/23
A real-world example shows some of the key differences between these related strategies.
03/06/23
Market halts skid as traders prepare for jobs report and key congressional testimony.
03/03/23
A spread strategy offers an alternate near-term price forecast for a software stock.
03/02/23
Find out why these options lost value even as the stock declined.
03/01/23
After a rocky February, what does history suggest March may have in store for the stock market?
02/28/23
Stock’s consolidation shows the types of choices traders are confronted with when selecting options strategies.
02/22/23
Traders open new positions in soon-to-expire call options after retailer’s earnings announcement.
02/21/23
Small caps gain for the week, but broad market takes a step back.
02/17/23
This aerospace stock has been grounded for a couple of weeks, but options traders recently put on a couple of big positions.
02/16/23
Car dealer’s options volatility is high heading into earnings.
02/15/23
Options scans shows traders taking major positions in this rangebound casino stock.
02/13/23
Stocks pull back as traders await latest readings on consumer and producer prices.
02/09/23
Many traders probably missed it, but the S&P 500 formed a fairly rare pattern on Wednesday.
02/08/23
Breaking down options volume highlights an interesting dynamic in a high-flying AI stock.
02/06/23
Market pushes higher as traders digest rate hike, jobs report, and big-tech earnings.
02/03/23
With earnings around the corner, traders added to put positions as this apparel stock added to its rally.
02/01/23
A chip stock’s run-up shows why deciding whether to buy or sell options requires balancing multiple risks and rewards.
11/11/22
The SPX’s performance after other big days may provide some insight into what Thursday’s move could mean for the market.
11/09/22
This stock’s recent momentum move suggests price gaps may not mean what some traders think they do.
11/08/22
Matching options trades in software stock suggest a large trader may be making a volatility play.
11/07/22
Stocks take a step back as Fed throws cold water on “pivot” chatter.
11/04/22
A support level and big intraday rally may pose potential opportunities—and challenges—for certain traders.
11/03/22
What did traders think about the options market’s forecast for a big move in this biopharma stock?
11/02/22
Healthcare stock’s pattern of challenging former support levels may be getting its biggest test of the year.
11/01/22
This industrial stock’s short-term momentum appears strong, but it may have longer-term barriers to confront.
10/31/22
High-profile tech names come up short, but market holds its ground.
10/28/22
Calendar spreads may appear to “trade time,” but they have a key volatility component.
10/27/22
Options volatility may decline after earnings, but that doesn’t mean options are “cheap.”
10/26/22
Traders were active in this surging stock’s call options, but does the underlying story contradict the headline?
10/25/22
Rangebound cloud stock has a few notable options positions as earnings approach.
10/21/22
Big-tech earnings highlight ways to adjust options spreads for specific risk–reward outlooks.
10/20/22
Traders were busy in this consumer stock’s put options as prices approached year-to-date highs.
10/19/22
Clean energy stock’s short-term price pattern may make more sense in longer-term context.
10/18/22
Biopharma stock’s two-day price surge offers lesson on the nature of price momentum.
10/14/22
Uptrending stocks have been a rare breed this year, and this one just made a big move after reporting its quarterly numbers.
10/13/22
What was the options market signaling about this tech stock’s potential volatility over the next month?
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