Core Insights - Morgan Stanley's strategic shift towards wealth and asset management has significantly reduced its reliance on the volatile nature of dealmaking and trading, with the wealth and asset management segments contributing 54% to total net revenues in 2025, up from 26% in 2010 [1][10] Wealth and Asset Management Growth - The wealth and asset management sectors are characterized by recurring fee streams, which provide more stability compared to transaction-heavy investment banking [2] - By the end of 2025, total client assets in Wealth and Investment Management reached $9.3 trillion, supported by $356 billion in net new assets, moving closer to the company's $10 trillion target [4][10] Strategic Acquisitions - Morgan Stanley has enhanced its market position through strategic acquisitions, including E*TRADE, Eaton Vance, Shareworks (formerly Solium), and EquityZen, which have broadened distribution and deepened client engagement [3][10] Peer Comparison - In comparison, JPMorgan's Asset & Wealth Management segment reported net revenues of $6.5 billion in Q4 2025, with assets under management reaching $4.8 trillion [6] - Goldman Sachs' Asset & Wealth Management division generated net revenues of $4.72 billion in Q4 2025, with assets under supervision totaling $3.61 trillion [7] Valuation and Earnings Estimates - Morgan Stanley's shares have appreciated by 28% over the past six months, and the company trades at a price-to-tangible book ratio of 3.69, above the industry average of 3.11 [8][11] - Earnings estimates for 2026 suggest an 8.4% year-over-year increase, with 2027 earnings expected to grow by 7.1% [12][13]

Core Viewpoint - Investment banks are regaining prominence as deal-making and IPO activities increase, with Morgan Stanley and Jefferies Financial Group presenting different investment opportunities [2][3]. Morgan Stanley - Morgan Stanley's investment banking (IB) fees increased by 23% in 2025 and 35% in 2024, following a decline in 2023 and 2022, indicating a strong recovery in the IB sector [3][9]. - The company has a robust trading business that has performed well due to market volatility and client activity, which is expected to continue growing [4]. - A partnership with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has strengthened Morgan Stanley's position in Japan, with Asia region revenues rising 23% year-over-year to $9.42 billion in 2025 [5]. - Morgan Stanley has diversified its revenue streams, with wealth and asset management contributing nearly 54% to total net revenues in 2025, up from 26% in 2010 [6]. - The company is projected to see revenue growth of 6% and 4.9% in 2026 and 2027, respectively, with earnings expected to grow by 8.4% and 7.1% in the same years [18]. Jefferies Financial Group - Jefferies' total IB fees rose by 10% in fiscal 2025 and 52% in fiscal 2024, indicating a recovery after previous declines [7]. - The company is benefiting from strategic partnerships, including a significant stake from Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, which is expected to increase to 20% [9][10]. - Jefferies' revenue growth estimates for fiscal 2026 and 2027 are 16.5% and 16.3%, respectively, with earnings expected to jump by 50.3% and 38.1% [20]. Comparative Analysis - Morgan Stanley shares have increased by 31.8% over the past year, while Jefferies shares have decreased by 20.4%, indicating stronger investor sentiment towards Morgan Stanley [11][14]. - In terms of valuation, Jefferies is trading at a forward P/E of 13.03X, while Morgan Stanley's forward P/E is 16.46X, suggesting Jefferies is less expensive [14][16]. - Morgan Stanley's return on equity (ROE) stands at 16.92%, significantly higher than Jefferies' 7.27%, reflecting more efficient use of shareholder funds [16]. - Morgan Stanley's diversified revenue model and strong trading franchise position it as a more resilient investment compared to Jefferies, which is primarily focused on investment banking [22][23].

Core Insights - Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. reported significant growth in net income and revenue for both the fourth quarter and the full year of 2025, with net income increasing by 593.1% year-over-year in Q4 and 107.4% for the full year [1][2][3] Financial Performance - For Q4 2025, net income was $74.4 million, or $7.08 per share, compared to $10.7 million, or $1.04 per share, in Q4 2024, marking a 593.1% increase [1] - Revenue for Q4 2025 reached $472.6 million, up 25.9% from $375.4 million in Q4 2024 [1] - For the full year 2025, net income was $148.4 million, or $14.13 per share, compared to $71.6 million, or $6.91 per share, in 2024, reflecting a 107.4% increase [2] - Total revenue for 2025 was $1.6 billion, a 14.4% increase from $1.4 billion in 2024 [2] Business Segments - The Wealth Management segment reported Q4 2025 revenue of $287.3 million, a 13.3% increase year-over-year, with pre-tax income rising 84.0% to $98.8 million [9] - The Capital Markets segment generated revenue of $182.9 million in Q4 2025, a 53.3% increase compared to the previous year, with pre-tax income of $52.8 million compared to a loss of $5.0 million in Q4 2024 [13] - For the full year 2025, Wealth Management revenue was $1.035 billion, up 6.5% from the prior year, while Capital Markets revenue was $591.3 million, a 32.1% increase [17][22] Market Conditions - The company's performance was bolstered by favorable macroeconomic conditions, including a sustained rise in equity markets and strong corporate earnings, which helped offset concerns about trade tensions and a softening labor market [3][4] - Interest in artificial intelligence platforms contributed to the strength of equity markets, further supporting the company's revenue growth [3] Shareholder Returns - The company declared a special dividend of $1.00 per share in January 2026, totaling $10.5 million, and repurchased 46,292 shares at an average price of $64.36 during the year [5][26][28] Operating Metrics - The company's assets under management (AUM) reached a record $55.2 billion by December 31, 2025, up $5.8 billion from the previous year, primarily due to market appreciation [15][24] - Compensation expenses increased by 6.2% year-over-year, while non-compensation expenses rose by 1.8% due to higher underwriting and technology-related costs [19][20]

1月31日晚，中金公司发布了2025年业绩预告。数据显示，中金公司预计2025年年度实现归属于母公司 股东的净利润为 85.42亿元到105.35 亿元，与上年同期相比，将增加28.47亿元到48.40亿元，同比增加 50%到85%。 对于业绩的增长，中金公司表示，"报告期内，公司主动把握市场发展机遇，充分发挥"投资+投行+投 研"一体化综合优势，扎实推进各项战略布局落地。在此背景下，投资银行、股票业务、财富管理等核 心业务板块实现稳健增长，带动公司经营业绩较上年同期大幅提升。" 事实上，在此前2025年的三季报中，中金公司就表现出了强劲的增长力。2025年前三季度，中金公司实 现营业收入207.61亿元，同比增长54.36%；归属于母公司股东的净利润65.67亿元，同比增长129.75%， 实现翻倍。结合两个期限的财报，中金公司的业绩增长趋势可见一斑。 在业绩增长的背后，湾财社注意到，中金公司的港股IPO依旧保持领先地位。 2025年以来，港股IPO热度走高，2025年全年IPO数量达117家，募资金额达2863.3亿港元，同比增长 224.8%；同时，再融资的规模也同步上升至3263.7亿港元，同比增长2 ...

Core Viewpoint - KRAKacquisition Corp successfully closed its upsized initial public offering, raising gross proceeds of $345 million through the sale of 34,500,000 units priced at $10.00 each, including an additional 4,500,000 units from the underwriter's over-allotment option [1] Group 1: IPO Details - The units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol "KRAQU" on January 28, 2026 [2] - Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-fourth of one redeemable warrant, with each warrant allowing the purchase of one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 [2] - The Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed separately under the ticker symbols "KRAQ" and "KRAQW" once they begin trading separately [2] Group 2: Company Purpose and Structure - KRAKacquisition Corp was formed to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses [3] - The Company has not selected any specific business combination target and has not engaged in substantive discussions with any potential targets [3] Group 3: Underwriting and Registration - Santander US Capital Markets LLC is acting as the sole underwriter for the offering [4] - A registration statement on Form S-1 became effective on January 27, 2026, in accordance with the Securities Act of 1933 [5]

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1月30日，中金公司发布2025年年度业绩预增报告，核心亮点如下： 核心业务驱动增长 受益于投资银行、股票业务和财富管理等核心板块的稳健表现，中金公司预计2025年净利润将同比上升50%以上。 2025年度实现归属于母公司股东的净利润为人民币85.42亿元到105.35亿元，与上年同期相比，将增加28.47亿元到48.40亿元，同比增长 50%到85%。 扣除非经常性损益后，预计2025年度实现归属于母公司股东的净利润为84.28亿元到103.51亿元，同比增长49%到83%。 公司表示，报告期内主动把握市场发展机遇，充分发挥"投资+投行+投研"一体化综合优势，推动投资银行、股票业务、财富管理等核心业务板块实现 稳健增长。 中金公司在本期业绩公告中，将利润增长归因于核心业务板块的协同效应与战略聚焦。投资银行业务实现稳健增长，股票业务与财富管理板块同样表现 强劲，共同构成了业绩上行的主要驱动力。 公司强调，2025年始终坚持金融服务实体经济的本源，其战略重心紧密围绕服务国家发展大局、培育壮大新质生产力及助力构建新发展格局核心方向。 通过有效发挥 "投资+投行+投研"一体化的综合平台优势，公司扎实推进战略布局，持 ...

(US GAAP) Consolidated Results of Operations Third quarter, year ending March 2026 January 2026 Nomura Holdings, Inc. © Nomura Outline Presentation Financial Supplement 1 ◼ Executive summary (p. 2-3) ◼ Trend in stable revenue (p. 4) ◼ Overview of results (p. 5) ◼ Business segment results (p. 6) ◼ Wealth Management (p. 7-9) ◼ Investment Management (p. 10-11) ◼ Wholesale (p. 12-14) ◼ Banking (p. 15) ◼ Non-interest expenses (p. 16) ◼ Robust financial position (p. 17) ◼ Consolidated balance sheet (p. 19) ◼ Valu ...

Summary of Key Points from the 2026 Global Macro Conference on China Industry Overview - The conference focused on the Chinese economy, policy, and markets, reflecting the views of both domestic and global investors regarding China's economic outlook and key issues affecting the market [5][6]. Core Insights 1. **GDP Growth Expectations**: - Over two-thirds of investors anticipate China's official real GDP growth for 2026 to be between 4.6% and 4.9%. The baseline scenario predicts a growth of 4.8%, which is above the Bloomberg consensus of 4.5% due to resilient export growth and policy easing [6][10]. - More than half of the investors expect annualized real GDP growth to be 4-5% during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), an increase from last year's expectation of 3-4% [6][16]. 2. **PPI Deflation Outlook**: - 82% of investors believe that PPI deflation will end in 2027 or later, indicating a shift in market sentiment towards caution compared to last year [6][12]. - The baseline forecast expects PPI inflation to rise from -2.6% in 2025 to -0.7% in 2026, turning positive by late 2026 or early 2027 [6][12]. 3. **Real Estate Market Predictions**: - Only 7% of investors expect house prices to bottom out in 2026, while 34% predict this will happen in 2027, and nearly 60% expect it to occur in or after 2028 [6][18]. 4. **RMB Exchange Rate Expectations**: - More than 90% of investors expect the RMB to appreciate against the USD this year, with a target range of 6.8-7.0 [6][14]. - Last year, only 3% of attendees anticipated the USDCNY to fall below 7.0 by the end of 2025 [9][14]. 5. **Equity Market Outlook**: - Over 90% of investors expect the China equity market price index to increase by at least 10% in 2026, aligning with the equity strategy team's views [9][23]. - However, research indicates that a stock market rally may have limited impact on household consumption, benefiting only a specific subgroup of the population [9]. 6. **Geopolitical Concerns**: - Investors expressed heightened concerns regarding geopolitical risks and military conflicts compared to other factors such as fiscal sustainability and US-China tensions [9][25]. Additional Important Insights - Domestic investors showed more confidence in China's export resilience, while foreign investors were more cautious about sustainability [8]. - Key topics of interest during client meetings included expectations for the "Two Sessions," property market policies, and consumption boosting measures [8]. - The majority of investors believe that central bank surprises this year may come from the US and Japan rather than China, with expectations of two 10 basis point cuts in the PBOC policy rate in 2026 [9][20]. This summary encapsulates the key findings and insights from the conference, highlighting the evolving perspectives on China's economic landscape and investor sentiment.

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 29, 2026. Registration No. 333-290920 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Aeon Acquisition I Corp. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Cayman Islands 6770 N/A (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identifi ...