Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick told investors on Tuesday he expected the Wall Street bank to have a strong end to the quarter after U.S. tariff announcements paused activity in April.

Elon Musk's recent public spat with President Donald Trump might have been a strategic move, according to Morgan Stanley analysts.

Morgan Stanley interest-rate strategists say a surprise ebb in inflation data due this week and declining oil prices stand to reel in the bond market’s expectations for inflation over the next two years.

Standard Chartered (SCBFF) (Overweight/Equal-weight): Backed by improving RoTE and surplus capital returns to shareholders, with benefits in a multipolar world scenario through expanded wealth and corporate banking businesses despite near-term Asian rate headwinds.

A recession usually spells trouble for corporate profits and consumer spending, but Morgan Stanley sees a downturn as a potential catalyst for more gains.

Morgan Stanley’s Australia chief said he’s seeing a return of initial public offerings and merger activity after a “horrible” first half as the country’s stability draws overseas capital.

The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $129.5, a high estimate of $144.00, and a low estimate of $120.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 4.07%.

One of the primary drivers behind Morgan Stanley’s tempered view is the intensifying competition in the value segment of the fast-food market. As consumers become more price-sensitive in an inflationary environment, many fast-food chains are vying for market share with aggressive value offerings.

The finance giant built its own AI tool to help modernize its legacy code—something it said existing tools on the market still struggle with.

The bank says the race to dominate AI chatbots and wearables for consumers is hotting up in 2025, with investors eyeing winners.