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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 (NYSE: MS) is trending up today after naming Ted Pick its new Chief Executive. Pick will take the helm on January 1st.

Incoming CEO Ted Pick shares his vision for Morgan Stanley

The company lifer will have to keep the wealth-management unit happy, while doing the same for investment banking and trading.

Ted Pick, Morgan Stanley's New CEO, Is a Math Whiz Among Math Whizzes

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS ) stock is in the news Thursday as the investment bank and financial services company announced Ted Pick as its next CEO. That will see Pick take over from James Gorman, who took the role in 2010.

MS Stock Alert: What to Know as Morgan Stanley Announces New CEO

Morgan Stanley's incoming chief executive Ted Pick, 54, faces multiple challenges including a tough act to follow James Gorman, in a closely-watched leadership change at one of the U.S.'s largest banks.

Morgan Stanley's new chief executive Ted Pick has ‘big shoes to fill' as he faces challenging markets: analyst

Morgan Stanley investors seem to like Ted Pick as the incoming CEO. Wall Street thinks the same.

Morgan Stanley Names a New CEO. What That Means for the Stock.

Morgan Stanley's current CEO James Gorman and incoming CEO Ted Pick spoke with Reuters about the company's leadership succession and strategy. Here are some quotes from the interview:

Morgan Stanley's Pick and Gorman talk succession, strategy and challenges

Below are some quotes from banking observers and a rival about investment bank Morgan Stanley's naming of insider Ted Pick on Wednesday as its chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, replacing long-time leader James Gorman.

Comments on Morgan Stanley naming Ted Pick as CEO

Morgan Stanley chose Ted Pick to succeed its longtime leader James Gorman as CEO, effective Jan. 1.

Five facts about Morgan Stanley's new CEO Ted Pick

Morgan Stanley (MS) named Edward (Ted) Pick as the company's next chief executive officer, succeeding James Gorman who held the position since 2010. Gorman, who in May this year had expressed his intention to retire within the next 12 months, will become the Executive Chairman.

Morgan Stanley Names Edward Pick As CEO James Gorman's Successor

Pick, who joined the company in 1990 and was promoted to Managing Director in 2002, leads the institutional securities division, home to investment banking and trading.

Morgan Stanley names insider Ted Pick as CEO, ending months of speculation

Morgan Stanley on Wednesday named insider Ted Pick as its next chief executive officer, replacing longtime leader James Gorman, who will become the investment bank's executive chairman.

Morgan Stanley's 14 years under James Gorman: a timeline

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) announced that Co-President Ted Pick will succeed James Gorman as CEO starting in 2024.  Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) initially announced in May that Gorman intended to step down within a year, adding that it planned to choose one of the bank's three main division leaders as his successor.

Morgan Stanley names successor to CEO James Gorman

Morgan Stanley's Board of directors on Wednesday announced current co-President Edward "Ted" Pick as the firm's next Chief Executive Officer. The announcement puts an end to the race to succeed current CEO James Gorman.

Morgan Stanley has named Ted Pick as its next CEO, putting an end to the race to succeed James Gorman at the top of a Wall Street giant

Pick will replace longtime CEO James Gorman, ushering in a new era for the Wall Street powerhouse.

Morgan Stanley Names Ted Pick as Next Chief Executive

Morgan Stanley said late Wednesday that Co-President Edward “Ted” Pick will become its Chief Executive, effective Jan. 1. James Gorman will become executive chairman, Morgan Stanley said.

Morgan Stanley names Ted Pick its next CEO

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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Goldman Sachs

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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

AT&T

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

Bank of America

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.

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