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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 beat fourth-quarter earnings forecasts Wednesday on strong wealth management and Wall Street results. The post Morgan Stanley Earnings Beat On Strong Trading, Wealth Management appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Morgan Stanley Earnings Beat On Strong Trading, Wealth Management

Morgan Stanley posted an about 57% rise in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the Wall Street bank's trading business benefited from coronavirus-induced volatility in financial markets.

Morgan Stanley profit surges on trading strength

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today reported net revenues of $13.6 billion for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020 compared with $10.9 billion a year ago. Net income applicable to Morgan Stanley was $3.4 billion, or $1.81 per diluted share,1 compared with $2.2 billion, or $1.30 per diluted share,1 for the same period a year ago. The comparisons of current year results to prior periods were impacted by the acquisition of E*TRADE Financial Corporation (“E*TRADE”), co

Morgan Stanley Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Earnings Results

Morgan Stanley has the biggest wealth management business among the six largest U.S. banks, operations that typically benefit from rising markets.

Morgan Stanley is set to report fourth-quarter earnings – here's what the Street expects

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Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) announces its next round of earnings this Wednesday, January 20. Here is Benzinga's everything-that-matters guide for this Wednesday's Q4 earnings announcement.

Earnings Outlook For Morgan Stanley

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Morgan Stanley is scheduled to report earnings before Wednesday's open and here is what to expect.

Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Morgan Stanley On Wednesday

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Robust trading and underwriting businesses, and the E*Trade Financial buyout are likely to have supported Morgan Stanley's (MS) Q4 earnings.

Trading & Underwriting to Aid Morgan Stanley (MS) Q4 Earnings

Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust

BOSTON, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In connection with the proposed acquisition of Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV) by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced on October 8, 2020, shareholders of Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (NYSE: EFT), Eaton Vance New York Municipal Income Trust...

Certain Eaton Vance Closed-End Funds Announce Results of Joint Special Shareholder Meeting

BOSTON, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV) today reported consolidated assets under management of $583.1 billion on December 31, 2020. This compares to $515.7 billion on October 31, 2020, the close of the Company's fourth fiscal quarter. Assets under Management (in...

Eaton Vance Corp. Reports December 31, 2020 Assets under Management

Big investment banks could have a tough time matching their incredibly strong Q3 earnings performance when they report Q4 results next week. However, you could argue that the conditions leading to their muscular Q3 earnings spilled into Q4.

Capital Market Strength Seen Bolstering Banks As Goldman Sachs, Bank Of America, Morgan Stanley To Report

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Earning season for the bank sector kicks off Friday morning and it is “going to be messy,” according to one notable banking analyst. As expected: rough year for banks It goes without saying that 2020 was a rough year for the bank sector as the group, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Analyst previews bank earnings: ‘going to be messy'

BOSTON, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.375 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable February 12, 2021, to shareholders of record on January 29, 2021. Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV)...

Eaton Vance Corp. Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Bank stocks have been revived after a long decline during the coronavirus pandemic.

Deep Dive: Banks are back — almost half of 15 large U.S. banks are expected to increase quarterly profit

When the largest banks in the U.S. start reporting fourth-quarter results, it is expected that profits will be down by as much as 40 percent from last year, Reuters reported on Monday (Jan. 11). Analysts are forecasting a 42 percent drop in fourth-quarter profits for Citigroup and a 39 percent decline for Wells Fargo.

Big Banks In US Expected To File Q4 Plunge In Profits

Big Bank Buybacks:  JPMorgan Leads The Field

Top U.S. banks like JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE: JPM), Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE: GS), and Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) will delist structured products listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, according to a Financial Times publication on Sunday. What Happened: Removal of these 500 structured products is the outcome of outgoing President Donald Trump's executive order prohibiting investments in companies with links to the Chinese military.

Top Us Banks To Remove Hong Kong listed Products With Exposure To Sanctioned Chinese Companies

When the biggest U.S. banks begin reporting fourth-quarter results on Friday some of the headlines could show profits plunged by as much as 40% from a year earlier, before the pandemic struck.

U.S. bank quarterly profits expected to fall again from pre-COVID levels

The perfect storm that prevailed for most of the past year that put the top financial stocks (including banks and brokerage firms) in a very out-of-favor consensus seems to be passing.

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After almost a 150% gain since the March 23 lows of the last year, at the current price of $69 per share we believe Morgan Stanley Stock (NYSE: MS) is overpriced. Morgan Stanley, one of the top five investment banks in the U.S and a market leader in the Equity Trading space, has seen its stock.

After A 150% Rise, Morgan Stanley Stock Is Unlikely To Continue

Bank stocks finished strong in 2020 on optimism surrounding an economic rebound in 2021 and the resumption of buybacks starting in the first quarter. On Monday, one investment bank analyst team said banks are set for tremendous earnings growth in 2021 and beyond.

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