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Morgan Stanley

Smith Barney (now know as Morgan Stanley Wealth Management), is an American multinational financial services corporation specializing in retail brokerage. It is the wealth & asset management division of Morgan Stanley. On January 13, 2009, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup announced that Citigroup would sell 51% of Smith Barney to Morgan Stanley, creating Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, which was formerly a division of Citi Global Wealth Management. The combined brokerage house has 17,649 financial advisors and manages $2 trillion in client assets.

Smith Barney

Morgan Stanley operates as a global financial services company. The firm provides investment banking products and services to its clients and customers including corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals. It operates through the following segments: Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management. The Institutional Services segment provides financial advisory, capital-raising services, and related financing services on behalf of institutional investors. The Wealth Management segment offers brokerage and investment advisory services covering various types of investments, including equities, options, futures, foreign currencies, precious metals, fixed-income securities, mutual funds, structured products, alternative investments, unit investment trusts, managed futures, separately managed accounts, and mutual fund asset allocation programs. The Investment Management segment provides equity, fixed income, alternative investments, real estate, and merchant banking strategies. The company was founded by Harold Stanley and Henry S. Morgan in 1924 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Morgan Stanley reports resilient performance amidst macro challenges and growth opportunities

Morgan Stanley's Q4 performance showcased resilience and growth in key segments. Challenges in Institutional Securities and asset trends in Wealth Management require attention. Opportunities lie in NII expansion, market rebound, and growth strategies.

Morgan Stanley excels in Q1 2023, eyes growth amid challenges

Morgan Stanley's Q1 2023 demonstrated financial resilience and strategic foresight amidst industry challenges, with a focus on capital strength and client trust.
While facing challenges in NII stability and cost management, the firm is well-positioned to leverage market opportunities and navigate uncertainties effectively.
Strategic initiatives around expense management, growth, and acquisitions signal a proactive approach to driving sustainable performance and shareholder value.

Morgan Stanley reports resilient Q2 performance amidst market challenges

Morgan Stanley navigated challenges with market improvements in Q2.
Strong performance in Wealth Management with record revenues and net new assets.
Clear CEO succession plan and focus on customization products for growth.
Challenges in Institutional and Investment Management revenues addressed.

Morgan Stanley reports robust Q3 earnings, eyes global expansion opportunities

Morgan Stanley's Q3 performance showcased strength in Wealth and Investment Management, despite challenges in NII and market environment.
The company's successful E*TRADE integration and strong capital position position it well for growth and shareholder returns.
Opportunities lie in technology investments, global expansion, and strategic M&A, while challenges include NII decline and market rate impacts.
Overall, Morgan Stanley's performance reflects resilience and strategic focus amidst a dynamic financial landscape.

Morgan Stanley reports strong 2023 earnings, eyes growth opportunities

Morgan Stanley's transformation over 15 years has led to robust financial performance, particularly in Wealth and Investment Management. Despite challenges in Institutional Securities, the firm remains optimistic for 2024, focusing on organic growth and efficiency.

Morgan Stanley excels in Q1 2024 earnings, eyes growth opportunities

Morgan Stanley's Q1 2024 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, particularly in Wealth and Investment Management. The firm faces challenges in maintaining fixed income revenues and managing tax rates but sees opportunities in expanding client assets and profitability.

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Morgan Stanley's Ted Pick won the race to succeed long-time CEO James Gorman and on Wednesday promised to stick to the blue chip Wall Street firm's strategy as it navigates a deal-making slump and uncertain economic outlook.

Morgan Stanley's Ted Pick to take helm as CEO from James Gorman

Morgan Stanley said Wednesday that Ted Pick will succeed James Gorman as CEO at the start of 2024.

Morgan Stanley says Ted Pick will succeed James Gorman as CEO on Jan. 1

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Co-President Edward (Ted) Pick will become the Firm's Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024. James Gorman will become Executive Chairman. Mr. Pick will also join Morgan Stanley's Board of Directors at that time. The Firm also announced that Co-President Andy Saperstein will become the Head of Wealth and Investment Management, and that Dan Simkowitz will become Co-President of the Fir.

Morgan Stanley Announces Ted Pick to Become Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2024; James Gorman to Become Executive Chairman

Succession issues that have swirled around some of the largest U.S. banks have heightened in regard to Morgan Stanley and weighed on its stock in the week since the marquee bank provided no updates on who its next leader will be after Chief Executive James Gorman retires.

Succession wait bites into Morgan Stanley's stock as company studies CEO options

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Almost all of the major banks in the U.S. have been quietly cutting headcounts, with some indicating during earnings season that more job losses could be on the way.

Big Bank Layoffs Number Thousands - With More On The Way

Odeon Capital analyst Richard Bove on Monday cut his rating on Morgan Stanley MS, +0.29% to hold from buy because of a “lack of direction” in the company. Chief Executive James Gorman is due to retire by May, and no successor has been named.

Morgan Stanley downgraded to neutral from buy at Odeon Capital

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After a stellar first half to the year, especially when compared to last year's bloodbath, the S&P 500 index has been trending down since August. Friday was its third big down day in a row, and by the time markets closed for the weekend, the benchmark index was back at the same levels it was trading at in May.

2 Mega Caps With Comeback Rallies About To Start

James Gorman has announced that he plans to retire next spring -- and a top contender to succeed him is the bank's notoriously foul-mouthed head of investment management.

Foul-mouthed banker considered top contender to replace Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman

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Staffing levels at some of America's biggest banks are reportedly getting smaller. Aside from the country's largest lender, JPMorgan Chase, the five biggest banks in the U.S. have quietly been cutting jobs all year, CNBC reported Thursday (Oct. 19.

Biggest Banks Cut 20,000 Jobs Amid High Interest Rates

Job losses in finance could pressure the broader U.S. labor market in 2024. Faced with rising defaults on loans, lenders are poised to make deeper cuts.

Big banks are quietly cutting thousands of employees, and more layoffs are coming

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”) today announced the listing of five new ETFs on NYSE Arca. These latest additions to MSIM's ETF platform are all actively-managed and span asset classes with one Parametric-branded alternative income strategy, one Parametric-branded hedged equity strategy, and three Eaton Vance-branded fixed income strategies. “Following the successful launch of MSIM's ETF platform earlier this year, the new additions to the platform furth.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Expands ETF Platform with Five Active ETFs

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Morgan Stanley have delivered their Q3 results, and while earnings came in above analyst forecasts, the overall picture was enough to send their stock tumbling.

Morgan Stanley Earnings Top Estimates - But Stock Falls 8%

Third-quarter earnings show a contrast between the two banks.

Goldman Sachs Is Landing Punches Versus Morgan Stanley. Here's How.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #KBRA--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 6 classes of mortgage-backed certificates from Morgan Stanley Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2023-NQM1 (MSRM 2023-NQM1), a $342.0 million non-prime RMBS transaction. The underlying collateral, comprising 864 residential mortgages, is characterized by a notable concentration of alternative income documentation (90.0%). Most of the loans are either classified as non-qualified mortgages (Non-QM) (43.9%) or exempt (49.9%) from the Abil.

KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Morgan Stanley Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2023-NQM1 (MSRM 2023-NQM1)

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Exchange-traded funds that buy stocks in the financial sector were struggling Wednesday, with Morgan Stanley's steep drop landing it among the S&P 500's worst performers.

Bank stocks, financial ETFs struggle as Morgan Stanley shares head for biggest drop since 2020

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) losing 8.0% today despite beating Street estimates for its third financial quarter is an opportunity to buy a quality name at a discount, says the famed investor Jim Cramer.

Jim Cramer buys Morgan Stanley stock on post-earnings pullback

CEO Gorman said the bank "is in excellent shape, notwithstanding the geopolitical and market turmoil that we find ourselves in," and added an announcement of his chosen successor is getting close.

Morgan Stanley shares tank on lack of CEO succession plans, weak Q3

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS ) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call October 18, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants James Gorman - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sharon Yeshaya - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Christian Bolu - Autonomous Research Glenn Schorr - Evercore ISI Ebrahim Poonawala - Bank of America Dan Fannon - Jefferies Steven Chubak - Wolfe Research Devin Ryan - JMP Securities Brennan Hawken - UBS Jim Mitchell - Seaport Global Mike Mayo - Wells Fargo Gerard Cassidy - RBC Capital Market Operator Good morning. Welcome to Morgan Stanley's Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Call.

Morgan Stanley (MS) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Morgan Stanley (MS) shares tumbled over 7% in early trading on Wednesday after reporting profit declined as sales at the investment bank's wealth management and investment banking divisions fell short of estimates.

Morgan Stanley's Profit Falls on Higher Costs and Slow Merger and IPO Activity

MS stock tumbled Wednesday as Morgan Stanley's earnings beat wasn't enough to satisfy investors. State Street climbs even as profit falls.

MS Stock Dives After Morgan Stanley Reports 27% Drop In Investment Banking Revenue

Higher interest rates and concerns about a possible recession are keeping many corporate executives from completing deals.

Morgan Stanley's Earnings Hit by Investment-Banking Slump

Morgan Stanley (MS) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.38 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.27 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.53 per share a year ago.

Morgan Stanley (MS) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Decent equity underwriting and equity trading performance support Morgan Stanley's (MS) Q3 earnings amid a continued slump in global deal-making and fixed-income trading and underwriting businesses.

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