What’s going on? Companies are spending 15% more in 2021 than they have done before the pandemic to equip themselves for the post-pandemic future. What does this mean? Supply delays, chip shortages, and the green revolution are forcing companies to invest in their production capabilities and in-house technology. This is also accompanied by increasing consumer spending,…
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Ep 139: Plant-based milk company Oatly files for IPO in secret
What’s going on? Sweden-based Oatly – the maker of vegan food and drink products – has submitted plans for an IPO with possible valuation of more than $5 billion Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and Credit Suisse have been hired as underwriters on the offering. What does that mean? Oatly has been distributing through partnerships with cafes in…
Ep 76: A Recipe For Success
What’s Going On Here? Morgan Stanley whipped up an optimistic prediction: it reckons the start of next year will provide all the ingredients we need for a global economic recovery. What Does This Mean? The past two years have seen global economic growth slow from 3.8% to 3%, in part because of the US-China trade…
Ep 43: We The People
What’s Going On Here? A new report from investment bank Morgan Stanley advises clients to shy away from stocks – but WeWork may have a workaround for that… What Does This Mean? Global stock markets are up 16% this year. But with economic conditions worsening worldwide, Morgan Stanley thinks that company profit forecasts look overly optimistic – and so…
