Company Overview
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Founded: 1935 by Henry S. Morgan and Harold Stanley
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Headquarters: 1585 Broadway, New York City, USA
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CEO: Ted Pick (since January 2024)
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Employees: Approximately 80,000
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Stock Ticker: MS (NYSE)
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Website: morganstanley.com(Investopedia, Wikipedia, GlobalData)
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm offering a wide range of services, including investment banking, wealth management, and investment management. The firm operates in over 40 countries, serving corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals. (Wikipedia)
💼 Business Segments
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Institutional Securities
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Services: Investment banking, sales and trading, capital markets, and corporate lending.
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2024 Revenue: $28.1 billion (+22% YoY), driven by strong performance in equity and fixed income trading. (Vault, ic.centre.ubbcluj.ro)
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Wealth Management
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Services: Financial planning, investment advisory, brokerage services, and digital platforms.
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2024 Revenue: $28.4 billion (+8% YoY).
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Total Client Assets: $7.9 trillion, with $251.7 billion in net new assets. (GuruFocus)
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Investment Management
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Services: Asset management across equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.
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2024 Revenue: $5.9 billion (+9% YoY).
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Assets Under Management (AUM): $1.67 trillion. (ic.centre.ubbcluj.ro)
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📊 Financial Highlights (2024)
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Total Revenue: $61.8 billion (+14% YoY)
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Net Income: $13.4 billion (+47% YoY)
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Earnings Per Share (EPS): $7.95
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Return on Tangible Common Equity (ROTCE): 18.8%
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Efficiency Ratio: 71.1% (ic.centre.ubbcluj.ro, TipRanks, GuruFocus)
The firm's strong financial performance was driven by robust growth across all business segments, particularly in institutional securities and wealth management. (TipRanks)
📈 Stock Performance
As of May 16, 2025, Morgan Stanley's stock (NYSE: MS) is trading at $132.51, reflecting a 1.2% increase from the previous close. The stock has shown resilience amid market fluctuations, supported by the firm's diversified business model and strong financial results.
📰 Recent Developments
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Leadership Transition: Ted Pick assumed the role of CEO in January 2024, bringing extensive experience from his tenure in global equities trading and fixed-income business.
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Strategic Growth: The firm continues to invest in technology and digital platforms, enhancing client experiences and operational efficiency.
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Market Position: Morgan Stanley maintains a strong position in investment banking, particularly in equity underwriting and M&A advisory services. (Wikipedia, ic.centre.ubbcluj.ro)