Morgan Stanley (MS) ended the recent trading session at $100.74, demonstrating a -0.78% swing from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.27%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.51%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.19%.The the stock of investment bank has risen by 8.29% in the past month, leading the Finance sector's gain of 5.74% and the S&P 500's gain of 7.34%.The upcoming earnings release of Morgan Stanley will be of great interest to investors. T ...

Core Viewpoint - Mike Wilson from Morgan Stanley has raised the 12-month target price for the S&P 500 by 20%, from 4,500 to 5,400, indicating a significant shift in market outlook [1][4]. Group 1: Market Predictions - Morgan Stanley has abandoned previous predictions for a market pullback, which had been a consistent theme from Wilson over the past few years [1]. - The updated target is based on a projected earnings per share (EPS) of $283 by June 2026, applying a 19 times price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple [1]. - Earnings growth is expected to be 8% in 2024 and 13% in 2025, driven by revenue growth and margin expansion, particularly from advancements in AI [1]. Group 2: Sector Analysis - Key sectors expected to benefit from AI advancements include Software and Services, Consumer Services, Health Care, Financial Services, and Media and Entertainment [1]. - Morgan Stanley has upgraded Industrials to overweight and recommends maintaining long positions in defensive sectors like Consumer Staples and Utilities [2]. Group 3: Investment Strategy - Morgan Stanley updated their bull and bear case targets to 6,350 and 4,200, respectively, indicating a potential 20% upside or downside [2]. - A balanced investment approach is recommended, favoring quality cyclicals and growth stocks, with large caps expected to outperform small caps due to stronger earnings and healthier balance sheets [2]. Group 4: Current Market Status - The S&P 500 is currently at 5,303, which is 9% above Wall Street strategists' average year-end price target for 2024 of 4,861 [2][3]. - With more than six months remaining before year-end, the S&P 500 appears poised to exceed even the most bullish analyst expectations [3].

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Morgan Stanley (MS) . Shares have added about 11.6% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Morgan Stanley due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts. Morgan Stanley Q1 Earnings Beat as IB Business ...

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Morgan Stanley (MS) is well-positioned for growth on the back of strategic expansion efforts and a solid balance sheet. A favorable macroeconomic backdrop is expected to revive its investment banking (IB) business, thereby further strengthening the company’s financials.Analysts are also optimistic about the stock’s earnings growth potential. Over the past seven days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings for both 2024 and 2025 has moved 1% and 1.2% north, respectively. MS currently sports a Zacks Rank # ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 Commission File Number 1-11758 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1585 Broadway 36-3145972 (212)761-4000 (State or other jurisdiction of New York,NY 10036 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) (Registrant’s telephone number, incorporation or organization) including ar ...

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NEW YORK , April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP ("Wolf Haldenstein"), a preeminent national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) ("Morgan Stanley" or the "Company"). The focus of the investigation is to whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or did not disclose information pertinent to investors. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PROVIDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION On Apri ...

Morgan Stanley’s (MS) first-quarter 2024 earnings of $2.02 per share handily surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.69. The figure also compared favorably with $1.70 per share reported in the prior-year quarter.Additionally, MS’ net revenues of $15.14 billion beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $14.47 billion. The top line grew 4% year over year.The primary reason for Morgan Stanley’s better-than-expected performance was the resurgence of the investment banking (IB) business. Since 2022, the performa ...