Morgan Stanley Exceeds Expectations with Strong Performance in Trading and Investment Banking

Money | July 16, 2024, 5:44 a.m.

In a recent Bloomberg Television interview, Morgan Stanley's co-president Ted Pick announced that the company's second-quarter profit and revenue exceeded analysts' expectations due to strong trading and investment banking results. Earnings per share came in at $1.82, beating the estimated $1.65, while revenue reached $15.02 billion compared to the $14.3 billion estimate. The bank's Wall Street-centric business model is expected to continue benefiting from its wealth management business, supported by high stock market values and increased investment banking activity. Following the positive performance of JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs, experts anticipate a continued trend of strong results in the financial industry. Keep an eye on updates as this story unfolds.