Morgan Stanley, a financial holding company, provides various financial products and services to corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia It operates through Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management segments.
infoMorgan Stanley is a large cap stock with a total market cap of 153.87B.
infoThey trade on the NYSE and had their IPO 30 years and 5 months ago.
infoMorgan Stanley currently employs 82000 people.
infoAs of Thursday, Jul 27 2023, Morgan Stanley’s share price is $92.75.
News Relating to Morgan Stanley
Seeking Alpha
My Top 10 High Yield Dividend Stocks For August 2023
Wednesday Aug 02 2023 at 15:49
The strong equity market continued in July, with impressive gains for the SPDR S&P Trust ETF, Vanguard’s High Dividend Yield ETF, and my watchlist. My top 10 list of high dividend yield stocks has generated an annualized rate of return of 15.22% since its inception in November 2020. The list from July posted a solid gain of 6.11%, outpacing both VYM and SPY.
The Motley Fool
The Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stock to Buy Now, According to Wall Street
Monday Jul 31 2023 at 08:18
Morgan Stanley analyst Keith Weiss says Microsoft is the software company best positioned to monetize generative artificial intelligence (AI). Microsoft dominates the market for enterprise software-as-a-service products, and Microsoft Azure is gaining ground in cloud computing.
CNBC
Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat about these dividend stocks
Sunday Jul 30 2023 at 08:43
TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street’s best-performing stocks, including IBM and Morgan Stanley.
Bloomberg Markets and Finance
US Biggest Banks Face 19% Boost in Capital Mandates
Thursday Jul 27 2023 at 21:00
US regulators have unveiled plans to impose even tighter capital rules on big banks. Vonnie Quinn reports on Bloomberg Television.
InvestorPlace
If You Can Only Buy One Growth Stock, It Better Be One of These 7 Names
Thursday Jul 27 2023 at 12:29
Markets continue to trend higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average now on the longest win streak in history. The Nasdaq index is up 35% on the year, with the S&P 500 up nearly 20% since Jan. The upsurge is being driven by a number of growth stocks, many of which just reported strong second-quarter earnings.
24/7 Wall Street
5 Stocks With Recent Dividend Hikes to Watch Ahead of July FOMC
Monday Jul 24 2023 at 22:48
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Zacks Investment Research
5 Stocks With Recent Dividend Hike to Watch Ahead of July FOMC
Monday Jul 24 2023 at 09:20
Dividend–paying stocks should be in demand as investors try to safeguard their portfolios. Five such stocks are: UNM, NRG, BK, MS, ATVI.
Market Watch
Morgan Stanley credits Bidenomics in lifting its U.S. economic-growth outlook
Saturday Jul 22 2023 at 16:43
President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has seeped into the domestic economy, “driving a boom in large-scale infrastructure,” wrote Ellen Zentner, chief U.S. economist for Morgan Stanley, in a research note out late this week. Plus, she wrote, “manufacturing construction has shown broad strength.
Market Watch
Wall Street’s most AI-enthusiastic bank delivers machine-generated research notes
Friday Jul 21 2023 at 13:03
JPMorgan Chase & Co., the largest U.S. bank, has been wading into artificial intelligence to a greater extent than its rivals and is now producing a series of research notes that are AI-generated.The move represents something of a step forward in an area that’s been seen as ripe for disruption — investment research — at a time when the AI revolution is taking hold on Wall Street. At JPMorgan, AI is being used to create short summaries of human-produced reports and then link those reports inside the firm’s Cross Asset Spotlight.
Market Watch
FTX foundation planned to buy island nation as ‘bunker’ to wait out apocalypse, lawsuit says
Friday Jul 21 2023 at 13:00
Failed crypto exchange FTX is suing founder Sam Bankman-Fried for $1 billion, alleging that he and other former executives breached their fiduciary duties and stole hundreds of millions of dollars to enrich themselves, fund acquisitions and the activities the FTX Foundation, a charity organization funded by Gabe Bankman Fried, Sam’s brother.
Zacks Investment Research
ETFs to Tap Dow Jones’ Longest Winning Streak Since 2017
Friday Jul 21 2023 at 12:12
Dow Jones climbed for nine consecutive sessions, marking the longest winning streak since Sep 20, 2017.
InvestorPlace
7 Stock Picks for Defensive, Low-Risk Growth
Thursday Jul 20 2023 at 16:30
When it comes to investing, the best offense is usually a really good defense. While strong growth is important, it is usually not as important as holding defensive stocks that can hold up when a broad-based market downturn happens, such as the one we saw in 2022.
CNBC
Victims want Morgan Stanley to answer for ex-financial advisor’s Ponzi scheme
Thursday Jul 20 2023 at 09:46
Victims filed arbitration claims against Morgan Stanley, alleging that it failed to reasonably supervise its employee.
Zacks Investment Research
Bank Stocks’ Q2 Earnings Show Consumer & Corporate Tug-of-War
Thursday Jul 20 2023 at 09:09
Resilient consumers but a cautious corporate behavior pulled the strings on banking earnings in the second quarter.
CNBC Television
Final Trades: Morgan Stanley, Citi, Crown Castle & more
Wednesday Jul 19 2023 at 14:59
The “Halftime Report” traders give their top picks to watch for the second half.
Reuters
Investors cheer Wall Street’s green shoots as bank executives stay cautious
Wednesday Jul 19 2023 at 14:43
U.S. banking giants reported lackluster results for investment banking in the second quarter, but that has not stopped investors from buying their stocks as a bet on revived dealmaking.
GuruFocus
Morgan Stanley: Key Points from the Latest Earnings Report
Wednesday Jul 19 2023 at 11:03
Morgan Stanley ( MS , Financial), a leading global investment bank founded in 1924, has recently released its second-quarter 2023 earnings report. The bank’s operations include institutional securities, wealth management and investment management segments with over $4 trillion worth of client assets, so it is often seen as a bellwether for the investing community.
Forbes
Morgan Stanley’s Quarterly Earnings Sees Profit Tumble – But Stock Soars
Wednesday Jul 19 2023 at 09:14
Morgan Stanley shares soared 6.45% higher by Tuesday’s close – the biggest increase since 2020
Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Morgan Stanley Moves 200 Technologists Out of China on Data Law
Tuesday Jul 18 2023 at 21:18
Morgan Stanley is shifting more than 200 technology developers out of mainland China after the country tightened access to troves of data stored onshore, according to people familiar with the matter. Adam Haigh reports on Bloomberg Television.
Yahoo Finance
BofA and Morgan Stanley earnings, Pinterest upgrade, Chipotle Middle East: Trending stocks 7/18/23
Tuesday Jul 18 2023 at 19:25
Yahoo Finance anchors Seana Smith and Akiko Fujita break down the top stocks for Tuesday July 18, 2023 including Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Pinterest, and Chipotle.
Bloomberg Markets and Finance
US Big Banks Beat on Equity-Underwriting Revenue
Tuesday Jul 18 2023 at 19:05
Wall Street giants beat analysts’ expectations for equity-underwriting revenue last quarter. Su Keenan reports on Bloomberg Television.
Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Morgan Stanley’s Gorman: Investment Banking Has Bottomed
Tuesday Jul 18 2023 at 16:09
Morgan Stanley Chair and CEO James Gorman comments on the current investment banking environment and says deals will “start gettng done” during an interview with Sonali Basak on “Bloomberg Markets.”
New York Post
Profits at Wall Street’s major banks tank on weak trading, dealmaking
Tuesday Jul 18 2023 at 15:54
Morgan Stanley’s second-quarter earnings tanked 13% year-over-year, beating analysts’ scanty estimates as dealmaking has dried up on Wall Street.
Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Morgan Stanley CEO Gorman on Succession, Second-Quarter, Headcount
Tuesday Jul 18 2023 at 14:38
Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman discusses the firm’s plans to replace him when he steps down, second-quarter results, and staffing plans. Speaking with Bloomberg’s Sonali Basak, Gorman also discusses the outlook for a US recession and global financial regulation on “Bloomberg Markets.
Schaeffers Research
3 Bank Stocks Setting the Tone This Earnings Season
Tuesday Jul 18 2023 at 13:56
Earnings season is in full swing, and more bank names have stepped into the confessional this morning.
The Motley Fool
Why Shares of Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and PacWest Bancorp Are Rising Today
Tuesday Jul 18 2023 at 13:46
Bank of America and Morgan Stanley reported second-quarter earnings this morning. PacWest has been an extremely volatile bank stock since the banking crisis and appears to be benefitting from renewed optimism in the sector.
Market Watch
Bank ETFs bounce, with this fund heading for potentially best month since 2021
Tuesday Jul 18 2023 at 13:06
Exchange-traded funds that buy bank stocks were jumping Tuesday as investors assessed Wall Street’s latest batch of second-quarter earnings results from giants including Bank of America and Morgan Stanley.
Investopedia
Morgan Stanley Beats Q2 Estimates on Record Wealth Management Revenue
Tuesday Jul 18 2023 at 12:55
Morgan Stanley posted record wealth management revenue and beat profit and sales estimates as the bank benefited from higher interest rates following the Fed’s rate hikes to fight inflation.
Yahoo Finance
Bank earnings break down: Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab,
Tuesday Jul 18 2023 at 12:53
Yahoo Finance Reporter David Hollerith joins Jared Blikre to break down bank earnings for Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Charles Schwab.
Investopedia
Markets Mixed at Midday as Strong Earnings Reports Lift the Dow and S&P 500
Tuesday Jul 18 2023 at 12:30
The Dow and S&P 500 advanced at midday on July 18, 2023 following strong earnings reports from some of the nation’s biggest banks.
Morgan Stanley Bankruptcy Risk
The Altman Z-score is a formula that measures a company’s financial health and bankruptcy risk. It assigns a numerical score based on various financial ratios. The Z-score is divided into different zones. If the Z-score is above 2.99, it indicates a lower bankruptcy risk, classifying the company as ‘safe’ or ‘non-distressed’. If the score falls below 1.81, it suggests a higher risk, indicating potential financial distress or bankruptcy. The range between 1.81 and 2.99 is called the ‘gray zone’ or zone of ambiguity.
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Morgan Stanley’s Altman Z-score is 0.03 which is in the distress zone. This indicates a higher risk of financial distress and potential bankruptcy for the company. It can serve as a warning sign of significant financial challenges, requiring careful consideration by potential investors.
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Morgan Stanley Insider Trading
Insider trading is when individuals employed by a company buy or sell its securities following legal procedures and regulations. Company executives, directors, and employees may be permitted to buy or sell shares if they follow specific rules, such as filing a Form 4 with the SEC within two business days.
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Over the last 3 months, 2 insiders have sold $21.33M of common stock in Morgan Stanley on the stock market with no insider buying.
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Debt & Income Analysis
Income quality measures a company’s operating cash flow to net income ratio. It helps investors and analysts assess the sustainability of a company’s earnings. A high QIR indicates strong cash flows, while a low QIR may indicate non-operating activities driving net income.
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Morgan Stanley’s Income Quality of -1.65 is lower than its Industry Group of 0.58 (-384.5% lower)
Morgan Stanley’s Income Quality of -1.65 is lower than its Major Industry Group of 1.06 (-255.7% lower)
Morgan Stanley’s Income Quality of -1.65 is lower than its Sector of 0.87 (-289.7% lower)
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Current ratio measures a company’s ability to pay off short-term debt with its current assets (assets that a company expects to use up or convert to cash within a year). It represents the $ amount of current assets a company has for every $1 of short-term debt. A high current ratio above 1.0 indicates that a company can meet its short-term obligations, while a low current ratio below 1.0 suggests difficulty.
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Value Analysis
PE ratio (price-to-earnings), measures a company’s stock price relative to its earnings per share. It helps investors evaluate whether its stock is overvalued or undervalued. A higher PE ratio indicates that investors are willing to pay more for a company’s earnings, while a lower PE ratio (above zero) suggests the company could be undervalued.
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Morgan Stanley’s PE Ratio of 14.74 is in line with its Industry Group of 16.31 (-9.6% lower)
Morgan Stanley’s PE Ratio of 14.74 is in line with its Major Industry Group of 14.74
Morgan Stanley’s PE Ratio of 14.74 is greater than its Sector of 9.54 (54.5% greater)
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The PB ratio (price-to-book), measures a company’s stock price relative to its book value (net value of a company’s assets reported on its balance sheet, after subtracting debt) per share. It is used to evaluate a company’s valuation, with a lower PB ratio (above zero) indicating a lower valuation and a higher PB ratio suggesting overvaluation.
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Morgan Stanley’s PB Ratio of 1.45 is lower than its Industry Group of 2.87 (-49.5% lower)
Morgan Stanley’s PB Ratio of 1.45 is lower than its Major Industry Group of 2.24 (-35.3% lower)
Morgan Stanley’s PB Ratio of 1.45 is greater than its Sector of 1.01 (43.6% greater)
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Efficiency Analysis
ROE (Return on Equity), is a financial ratio that measures a company’s profitability relative to its shareholders’ equity (the amount of value in a company that belongs to the people who own shares). It indicates how efficiently a company generates profits per unit of equity invested. A high ROE suggests effective use of equity, while a low ROE indicates inefficiency.
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Morgan Stanley’s ROE of 0.1 is lower than its Industry Group of 0.13 (-23.1% lower)
Morgan Stanley’s ROE of 0.1 is in line with its Major Industry Group of 0.1
Morgan Stanley’s ROE of 0.1 is greater than its Sector of 0.04 (150.0% greater)
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ROCE (Return on Capital Employed), is a financial ratio that measures a company’s profitability relative to the amount of capital invested in its operations. It indicates how well a company is generating profits from its capital investments. A high ROCE suggests effective use of capital, while a low ROCE indicates inefficiency.
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Morgan Stanley’s ROCE of 0.04 is lower than its Industry Group of 0.06 (-33.3% lower)
Morgan Stanley’s ROCE of 0.04 is lower than its Major Industry Group of 0.09 (-55.6% lower)
Morgan Stanley’s ROCE of 0.04 is greater than its Sector of 0.02 (100.0% greater)
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