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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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The investment bank has identified eight stocks to buy ahead of a potentially volatile European earnings season.

Morgan Stanley reveals its 8 favorite stocks ahead of Europe's earnings season

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Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS ) announced it was laying off 3,200 employees in early January. That worked out to about 6.5% of its global workforce.

3 Financial Stocks to Buy Doing Better Than Goldman Sachs

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Banks are set to undertake the largest wave of job cuts in 15 years amid declining revenues. Industry watchers told the Financial Times (FT) the layoffs — expected to be in the tens of thousands — reverse a trend of widespread hiring and banks' reticence to let go of workers during the pandemic.

Big Banks Ready ‘Super Brutal' Round of Layoffs

Add Morgan Stanley to the list of companies pushing for an end to remote work. James Gorman, the financial services company's CEO, commented on the work-from-home trend in a recent interview with Bloomberg News, putting his firm in the company of the likes of Apple, Disney and Goldman Sachs.

Morgan Stanley CEO: Employees Don't Get to Choose Remote Work

MS has a superior business model. The wealth management division is growing and delivering >30% ROE.

Goldman Sachs Or Morgan Stanley: Which Bank To Buy In 2023?

Morgan Stanley Chief Executive Officer James Gorman's total compensation for 2022 slipped 10% to $31.5 million, the bank said on Friday.

Morgan Stanley lowers CEO Gorman's 2022 compensation to $31.5 mln

The bank cut his compensation 10% from the previous year.

Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman Gets $31.5 Million for 2022

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS)'s CEO James Gorman has ruled out any chance that the investment bank could end up owning Elon Musk's Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR). Responding to a question from Bloomberg Surveillance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Gorman said there is no scenario in which the investment bank could end up owning the social media platform.

Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman rules out Twitter ownership

NEW YORK--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Morgan Stanley at Work today released findings from its annual Stock Plan Participant Survey, showing that amid a highly competitive labor market, equity compensation continues to be a critical tool to attract and retain talent. This survey provides fresh insights about the participant experience, perceived value and overall benefits of their company's equity plans.

Morgan Stanley at Work Unveils Insights from New Stock Plan Participant Survey

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For years, it seems analysts and portfolio managers have anticipated the return of value stocks as the market has moved higher, and for years they have continued to underperform growth stocks.

Value Crushes Growth to Start 2023: 7 Defensive ‘Strong Buy' Stocks With Big Dividends

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Big banks' earnings have shown the great financial services digital shift continues. J.P. Morgan, Bank of America, Citi and Wells last week provided variations on several themes: A mild recession seems a real possibility this year.

Big Bank Earnings Spotlight Unstoppable Digital Shift

While Wall Street definitely wasn't immune to the volatility of the broader market, some banks such as Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs managed to finish the year in the green.

Goldman Sachs And Morgan Stanley Both Miss Earnings Estimates As Mixed Banking Results Continue

NEW YORK--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Morgan Stanley has announced the appointment of 184 Managing Directors. The new Managing Directors are:

Morgan Stanley Appoints 184 New Managing Directors

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The Dow declined to start the trading week on Jan. 17, 2023, as earnings reports failed to impress the markets, while the Nasdaq posted a small gain.

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This earnings season is just getting started and the next few weeks will provide a lot of valuable information on how the economy performed in the last quarter of 2022

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Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS.PK ) Q4 2022 Results Conference Call January 17, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants James Gorman - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sharon Yeshaya - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Glenn Schorr - Evercore ISI Ebrahim Poonawala - Bank of America Brennan Hawken - UBS Steven Chubak - Wolfe Research Dan Fannon - Jefferies Gerard Cassidy - RBC Mike Mayo - Wells Fargo Matt O'Connor - Deutsche Bank Operator Good morning. On behalf of Morgan Stanley, I will begin the call with the following disclaimer.

Morgan Stanley (MS) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

Trading has been a surprise bright spot for Morgan Stanley, with the unit's revenue jumping 26% to $3.02 billion in the fourth quarter, as clients look to hedge against market risks.

Morgan Stanley profit beats on strength in wealth, trading units

All eyes on Tuesday were on financial services giants Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), whch both reported their latest quarterly earnings before the bell, sending one company's stock tumbling and the other's share price higher.   Just before noon, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) shares had fallen almost 7% after its 4Q 2022 earnings highlighted the impact of falling revenue amid increasing expenses and loan loss provisions.

A tale of two banks: Goldman Sachs hit by rising expenses, Morgan Stanley bolstered by strong performance of wealth management division

Bank giants Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS) are moving in opposite directions this morning after their reported fourth-quarter results.

Options Traders Blast 2 Bank Stocks After Earnings

Morgan Stanley (MS) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 4.80% and 4.84%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Morgan Stanley (MS) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Morgan Stanley (MS) records a decline in revenues in the fourth quarter of 2022. Provisions witness a y/y rise.

Morgan Stanley (MS) Gains on Q4 Earnings Beat, Revenues Dip Y/Y

Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman said deal-making activity will return as soon as the Federal Reserve stops hiking interest rates.

Morgan Stanley CEO Gorman says he's confident deal activity will return once the Fed pauses

Mixed results from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley paint a complicated picture.

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Morgan Stanley said an increase in net assets helped guide wealth management revenue higher and hit a annual record.

Morgan Stanley tops 4th-quarter earnings expectations as wealth management unit posts record gains

Goldman Sachs stock fell early Tuesday after reporting a massive drop in earnings, Morgan Stanley just beat expectations for quarterly results. The post Goldman Sachs Stock Skids On Q4 Miss, Morgan Stanley Tops Expectations appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

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