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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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Retail Sales Fall Below Expectations in June.

Retail Sales Fall Below Expectations in June

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Wells Fargo

Big U.S. banks on Tuesday said higher interest rates had helped boost profits in the second quarter, causing shares to spike, but a pullback in consumer spending, slower loan growth and increased deposit costs may cloud the outlook for the sector.

U.S. banks shares spark after interest income boost, but outlook mixed

Bank stocks have gained on largely positive earnings results. But firms are bracing for hits from commercial real estate and other losses.

Bank Stocks: Earnings Largely Positive, Except For This Red Flag

Although the revenue and EPS for Morgan Stanley (MS) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2023, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Morgan Stanley (MS) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

As measured by the VIX (CBOE Volatility Index), volatility in broader equity markets has compressed significantly over the past year. 2022 saw an average VIX above 25%, historically high and massively more volatile than 2023's downtrend toward 15% and below.

Morgan Stanley Second Quarter Earnings, Time For A Breakout?

Markets prepared for a flat open Tuesday morning. Bank of America reported surprising strength in its trading operations.

What These 2 Big Bank Stocks Are Saying About the Bull Market

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) reported a decline in profits over the second quarter of 2023 due to challenges faced in the global deal-making and trading landscape. The company's net income of $2.2 billion dropped 13% compared to the same period last year, reaching its lowest level in over three years.

Morgan Stanley sees profit decline in 2Q; revenue exceeds expectations

Results show that Wall Street-style businesses like investment banking and trading are still in the doldrums.

Morgan Stanley's Profit Falls, Hurt by Lower Trading Revenue

Morgan Stanley MS, +0.69% stock was up about 2% in premarket trades Tuesday after its second-quarter profit and revenue beat analyst expectations. Morgan Stanley said its profit for the three months ended June 30 fell 14% to $2.05 billion, or $1.24 a share from $2.39 billion, or $1.39 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter.

Morgan Stanley profit drops but beats expectations as stock rises

The investment bank's second-quarter earnings top Wall Street expectations.

Morgan Stanley Profit Slides 12% on Deal-Making Slowdown

Morgan Stanley's profit slipped 18% in the second quarter as Wall Street's deal-making drought stunted revenue from investment banking.

Morgan Stanley profit drops 18% as deal doldrums persist

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today reported net revenues of $13.5 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 compared with $13.1 billion a year ago. Net income applicable to Morgan Stanley was $2.2 billion, or $1.24 per diluted share,1 compared with net income of $2.5 billion, or $1.39 per diluted share,1 for the same period a year ago. The second quarter of 2023 was impacted by severance costs of $308 million2 associated with an employee action. James P. Gorman,.

Morgan Stanley Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Results

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and Morgan Stanley said on Tuesday they will deepen their 15-year old alliance by combining some operations at their Japanese brokerage joint ventures.

MUFG, Morgan Stanley to deepen alliance, merge some Japan operations

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Jamie Dimon on Friday said the U.S. economy was basically doing OK, even if customers were spending “a little more slowly.”

The nation's biggest banks are gearing up for more consumer struggles ahead

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Some of the largest U.S. banks got a profit boost from higher interest rates and pointed to early signs of recovery in investment banking but warned that the economy was slowing and losses would increase in commercial real estate.

U.S. banks point to resilient but slowing economy, flag risks ahead

Blackstone Group

Big U.S. banks kick off second-quarter earnings on Friday, with investors bracing for a subsequent wave of borrowing in the bond market from America's top lenders.

JPMorgan, Citi and Wells earnings to unleash borrowing blitz by banks

Banking sector earnings can tell us a thing or two about the state of the economy.

2 Things to Watch as Banks Enter Earnings Season

Subdued trading and investment banking business performance are expected to have hurt Morgan Stanley's (MS) Q2 earnings.

Weak Trading, IB to Hurt Morgan Stanley's (MS) Q2 Earnings

Investors have wondered about banks' ability to return capital to shareholders due to the challenging environment. Most banks have also been preparing for higher capital requirements, which has made them cautious about their capital return plans.

3 Bank Stocks Hiking Their Dividends at Least 10%

Morgan Stanley has hired veteran investment banker Daniel Cohen from Truist Financial Corp , where he was the head of the firm's healthcare services advisory business, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Morgan Stanley hires healthcare services banker Cohen from Truist

Odeon Capital analyst Richard Bove on Wednesday upgraded Morgan Stanley MS, +1.87% to buy from hold on growth in its wealth management unit and an uptick in investment banking. Morgan Stanley will benefit from U.S. Federal Reserve policies that have not constrained the money supply as much as anticipated despite interest rate hikes, Bove said.

Morgan Stanley upgraded to buy from hold at Odeon Capital

Morgan Stanley (MS) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Analysts Estimate Morgan Stanley (MS) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for

Jefferies analyst Daniel Fannon on Tuesday cut his earnings estimates for Goldman Sachs Group Inc. GS, +0.41% and Morgan Stanley MS, +0.05% ahead of second-quarter updates from the banks in coming days. Citing a decline in investment banking and sales and trading, Fannon lowered his second-quarter profit view for Goldman Sachs by 56% to $3.82 a share, below the latest consensus estimate of $4.73 a share, as compiled by FactSet.

Jefferies slashes earnings estimates for Goldman and Morgan Stanley ahead of earnings updates next week

Wall Street banks are expected to report higher profits for the second quarter as rising interest payments offset a downturn in dealmaking.

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