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 ...

财联社4月18日讯（编辑 牛占林）摩根士丹利研究部门分析师周四在一份报告中称，尽管面临日益多极化的世界带来的挑战，但预计美元作为主要储备货币的地位将持续存在。 近年来，大国竞争、地缘政治冲突、美国债务上限的争论以及不断上升的债务水平，让市场重新审视美元作为世界主要货币的地位。 摩根士丹利对此进行了探讨，并在最新报告中表示，美元的主导储备货币地位预计将持续下去，这应该会为美元提供长期支撑，且美元在一系列经济和金融指标上对全球经济的影响依然强劲。 对美国财政前景的担忧，以及美国政府肆意将美元武器化，可能促使一些国家寻求美元以外的货币，但这是一项艰巨的任务。 国际货币基金组织(IMF)此前警告称，传统上被认为是世界储备货币的美元，不太可能面临“迫在眉睫的灭亡”。但西方国家对俄罗斯采取的制裁措施，导致其他国家央行更不愿意持有大量的美元和欧元外汇储备。 报告称，讨论最多的当然是人民币，但短期内无法成为美元的可信挑战者。摩根士丹利预计，到2030年，人民币在全球外汇储备中的占比将上升至5%的水平。这表明尽管人民币的国际地位可能会有所提升，但在全球货币储备中所占的份额增长仍然相对有限。 摩根士丹利报告中提到了全球经济中的一 ...