Morgan Stanley is kicking off the new year with the creation of a new division—Integrated Firm Management—and put company veteran Mandell Crawley in charge. Crawley was most recently the head of human resources.

Key Takeaways A TikTok ban could go into effect in the U.S. on Sunday, leaving other companies to compete for its users’ attention and almost $10 billion in ad revenue.Meta could be the biggest winner given its large user base said analysts at Morgan Stanley.

The CEO also said he is ‘bullish’ on the potential for stock sales, including initial public offerings in 2025.

Morgan Stanley (MS) reports its highest quarterly revenue in over 15 years, driven by strong performance in Wealth and Investment Management, while navigating geopolitical and regulatory hurdles.

Morgan Stanley turned in $3.7 billion of profit in the fourth quarter, up 147% from a year earlier and exceeding analysts’ estimates of $2.7 billion. The New York-based investment bank posted per-share earnings of $2.

The investment banking giant has been the subject of regulatory probes regarding the way it vets prospective clients. So far, that's not driving away potential clients, executives say.

Profits at Bank of America (BAC) and Morgan Stanley (MS) more than doubled in the fourth quarter, signaling a strong 2024 for Big Banks. Stephen Biggar, director of financial services research at Argus Research,

Morgan Stanley reported robust earnings surpassing market expectations, powered by significant gains in revenue and income.

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) shares gained 3.8% in Friday morning trading after Morgan Stanley Research moved the Overweight-rated retail trading app to top pick, owing to "many vectors for growth that’s not yet reflected in valuation and the shareholder base.

Morgan Stanley easily beat fourth-quarter profit and revenue estimates on strong equity trading and IPO activity.

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