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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 (MS) lays off 9% of its staff at its asset management business unit in China as the nation witnesses a long-running stock market collapse.

Morgan Stanley (MS) Axes China Unit Staff Amid Market Failure

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The U.S. banking sector saw its profits drop by nearly half in the last quarter of 2024, as large firms began paying hefty fees to help recoup costs incurred by several bank failures last spring, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation reported Thursday.

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Morgan Stanley has laid off about 9% of its staff at its asset management business unit in China, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, as the country's spiralling stock market dampens prospects for its $3.8 trillion fund sector.

Morgan Stanley cuts 9% China fund unit staff amid market rout, sources say

Morgan Stanley (MS) offers its wealth management clients the chance to trade the shares of private companies before they are made public.

Morgan Stanley (MS) Wealth Offers Share Trading of Private Firms

Major European banks have been cutting their lending to commercial property and have half the exposure of their U.S. peers, making U.S. lenders more vulnerable as office prices plunge further, Morgan Stanley said on Tuesday.

US banks far more exposed than Europeans to property crunch, says Morgan Stanley

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BlackRock (BLK) and Morgan Stanley (MS) shares advanced Monday as Canada's TC Energy (TRP) said it would sell its Portland Natural Gas Transmission System (PNGTS) to them for $1.14 billion.

BlackRock and Morgan Stanley Buy TC Energy's Portland Pipeline Business for $1.14 Billion

Morgan Stanley (MS) establishes an office in Abu Dhabi to expand its footprint in the Middle East. The move is in line with its efforts to gain business opportunities from the capital markets in the region.

Morgan Stanley (MS) Expands in UAE With Office in Abu Dhabi

Morgan Stanley's stock (NYSE: MS) has gained roughly 1% since the start of 2023, as compared to the 32% rise in the S&P500 over the same period. Further, the stock is currently trading at $86 per share, which is 10% below its fair value of $95 – Trefis' estimate for Morgan Stanley's valuation.

Trailing S&P500 By 31% Since The Start Of 2023, Will Morgan Stanley Stock Close The Gap?

Shares of investment giant Morgan Stanley (MS) have been struggling of late, pulling back to or just below the $84 floor since the start of 2024. Over the past 12 months, the equity has shed more than 10%, and while it did climb above $93 in late December and early January, the run higher seems to have been short-lived.

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Morgan Stanley (MS) is exploring the addition of spot bitcoin ETF offerings to its customers on its large brokerage platform.

Morgan Stanley (MS) Mulling to Offer Spot Bitcoin ETFs

A surge in equity capital markets and debt market activity is boosting investment banking revenue growth at the big five Wall Street banks past analyst estimates for the first quarter, analysts at Jefferies said Thursday.

Wall Street's biggest banks are beating investment-banking revenue estimates

Morgan Stanley is opening an office in Abu Dhabi, adding to its regional presence and joining a string of other global investment banks that have set up offices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital.

Morgan Stanley opens Abu Dhabi office, expanding Gulf presence

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dan Simkowitz, Co-President of Morgan Stanley, will speak at the Annual Morgan Stanley European Financials Conference which will be held in London, UK on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. GMT (7:00 a.m. ET). Both live and on-demand versions of the webcast will be available on www.morganstanley.com in the Investor Relations section. Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, weal.

Dan Simkowitz to Speak at the Annual Morgan Stanley European Financials Conference

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