Stocks closed lower Tuesday as oil prices climbed on fears that fighting in the Middle East could drag on

Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch said CNN’s soon-to-be stewards at Paramount are apt to reinvigorate the news network, but he expressed confidence that Fox News can withstand a potential challenge. “We have been winning, and we win amongst strong competition,” Murdoch said at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. “Under the Ellisons, CNN […]

Morgan Stanley sees shares of Nvidia rallying 47% from current levels.

History shows market can recover quite quickly from geopolitical shocks

Morgan Stanley has increased its valuation for Lam Research (LRCX), citing a strong forecast for investment in DRAM technology.

Morgan Stanley is reportedly applying for a trust bank charter to offer direct custody services for cryptocurrencies, indicating a strategic move into the digital asset space.

Viktoria Hontsaruk, a Ukrainian analyst, left her career at Morgan Stanley on Wall Street to return to her homeland and contribute to the resistance against Russia, describing it as the easiest decision of her life.

Morgan Stanley holds a positive view on Lumentum (LITE), citing the company's growth potential within the optical markets.

Freedom Capital and Morgan Stanley have both reduced their price targets for SNAP, indicating a revised outlook on the company's stock performance.

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund has announced a dividend of $0.45, representing a 10% decline from its previous payout.

A Morgan Stanley executive confirmed the firm's plans to offer a comprehensive suite of Bitcoin-related services, including custody, trading, yield, and lending.

Morgan Stanley has maintained an 'Equal Weight' rating on Duke Energy Corporation (DUK), signaling a neutral stance on the utility company's stock.

Morgan Stanley has reiterated its 'Overweight' rating on Sempra (SRE), reflecting a positive outlook for the energy infrastructure company.

Morgan Stanley reiterates an Equal Rating on Entergy Corporation (ETR).

Morgan Stanley retains an Overweight Rating on FirstEnergy Corp. (FE).

Goldman's Top DEI Exec Out Days After Bank Scraps Woke Board Policy Days after the firm announced that they were scrapping DEI requirements for new board members, and six years after the death of George Floyd that ushered in institutionalized virtue-signaling, the bank's head of DEI is leaving.  Megan Hogan, who's been at the firm 12 years, is taking her shtick to Morgan Stanley according to Business Insider, which Hogan confirmed via email, telling the outlet that Morgan Sta...

Nvidia Corp.’s earnings report on Wednesday afternoon comes at a critical time for the US stock market with investors increasingly nervous about the outlook for artificial intelligence.

Morgan Stanley has upgraded Garmin (GRMN) and increased its price target to $252 from $195.

Morgan Stanley analysts are focusing on Apple, predicting continued growth in App Store revenue and strong performance from Mac products.

The bank upgraded the travel technology company to overweight from equal weight.

Morgan Stanley's stock experienced a decline on Monday, with the article exploring the reasons behind the drop.

Morgan Stanley and Canaccord have both decreased their price targets for COTY following the company's second-quarter financial results.

Morgan Stanley's Adams forecasts a significant 17% surge for the Swiss Franc, likening it to gold as a safe-haven asset.

Analysts Are Bullish on Top Financial Stocks: Morgan Stanley (MS), Apollo Global Management (APO)  The Globe and Mail

CoreWeave, Inc. (CRWV) shares have declined after Morgan Stanley highlighted execution risks and potential data center delays ahead of the company's upcoming earnings report.

Morgan Stanley has reduced its price target for Oatly Group AB (OTLY) to $14.50 while maintaining an 'Equal Weight' rating.

Morgan Stanley has raised its price target for Ventas (VTR) based on an improving occupancy outlook.

Morgan Stanley has maintained its 'Overweight' rating for Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS), indicating a positive outlook for the company's stock.

An update on the S&P 500 sector performance at 12:01 p.m. EST provides a snapshot of market activity.

Morgan Stanley has initiated coverage on an aerospace and defense stock with an 'overweight' rating, believing the market is underestimating its growth drivers.

Envestnet has appointed a new cybersecurity leader, while an $800 million Morgan Stanley alumnus has joined Evolve.

Morgan Stanley has identified Rocket Pharmaceuticals (RCKT) as a key beneficiary of the anticipated biotech sector recovery in 2026.

Morgan Stanley's Wilson asserts that the Federal Reserve needs to 'play ball' with market expectations for positive market performance.

Morgan Stanley has reiterated its 'Equal Weight' rating on Phibro Animal Health Corporation, citing the company's recent margin expansion as a key factor.

Morgan Stanley initiates coverage on MARA Holdings, while Macquarie maintains an Outperform rating on CleanSpark and Roth Capital is bullish on Bitdeer Technologies Group.

Veeva Systems received an upgrade from Morgan Stanley, with analysts suggesting that the recent stock selloff reflects broader risks within the CRM sector.

The boost for non-digital sectors should last through the year, says Morgan Stanley’s Wilson

Reports detail various M&A activities, including a contested buyout bid, an acquisition in Southeast Asia, and a company sale.

Morgan Stanley has announced changes to its investment banking leadership team in Europe, signaling a strategic reorganization.

Morgan Stanley is actively recruiting crypto experts to develop its decentralized finance (DeFi) and tokenization infrastructure.

The always entertaining News Corp. chief executive Robert Thomson urged investors to check out the California Post, its new Los Angeles paper. “If you haven’t been reading the California Post, you’re out of touch, you’re out of date. So download the app,” he told the Morgan Stanley media conference at the tail end of a […]

Morgan Stanley has raised its price target for Merchants Bancorp to $51 from $42.

Morgan Stanley has issued a concise two-word verdict regarding the S&P 500, indicating their current market outlook.

An analyst sees a ‘surprisingly good entry point’ for Nvidia investors given the stock’s recent sluggish performance

Nvidia is now in focus as Morgan Stanley has shifted its preference, naming it the top pick in the semiconductor sector, surpassing Micron.

Morgan Stanley is reportedly bringing its pursuit of a trust charter into the mainstream.

An analysis presenting a bullish investment case for Morgan Stanley (MS).

Morgan Stanley has applied for a national trust charter, indicating its intention to hold clients' cryptocurrency assets.

Morgan Stanley has submitted an application for a bank charter, aiming to expand its services to include the custody of crypto assets.

Morgan Stanley has raised its price target for Coherent (COHR) due to a bullish forecast for the optical markets.

Several articles provide investment analysis, stock performance updates, and earnings reports for various companies and ETFs, including Sea Limited, Shopify, SanDisk, PulteGroup, EnerSys, and a SpaceX-related ETF.

Several financial firms, including Morgan Stanley, Truist, RBC Capital, Goldman Sachs, and Scotiabank, have updated their price targets and ratings for companies like Edison International, Vulcan Materials, Global Payments, Insulet, Quanta Services, A. O. Smith, FirstEnergy, and Targa Resources.

Morgan Stanley has downgraded Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL), citing a general weakness observed across the IT hardware sector as the primary reason for the adjustment.

Morgan Stanley has reaffirmed its 'Overweight' rating on NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE), suggesting continued confidence in the energy company's performance.

Morgan Stanley retains an Equal Weight Rating on Exelon Corporation (EXC).

Morgan Stanley keeps an Underweight Rating on The Southern Company (SO).

Morgan Stanley maintains an Equal Rating on Ameren Corporation (AEE).

Megan Hogan, Goldman Sachs' chief diversity officer, exited the firm in recent weeks to take a role with Morgan Stanley that's set to begin this spring, Business Insider has learned. Courtesy of Goldman Sachs Goldman's top diversity and inclusion official has taken a job with Morgan Stanley, sources said. Megan Hogan was previously the chief diversity officer and global co-head of talent at Goldman. Hogan's exit comes as Wall Street pulls back from diversity pledges under the Trump administr...

Morgan Stanley analysts suggest that the current 'AI panic' in the market presents a unique opportunity for skilled stock pickers to identify undervalued assets.

Morgan Stanley has raised its price target for Intel (INTC) to $41, while also noting near-term constraints in its foundry operations.

Analysts on Wall Street issued their biggest calls on Tuesday, covering stocks such as Nvidia, Broadcom, Qualcomm, Booking Holdings, and Blue Owl.

Morgan Stanley has adjusted its target price for Rollins (ROL) stock, lowering it to $70. This reflects a specific analyst action on the pest control company's shares.

UBS and Morgan Stanley have raised their price targets for Newell Brands (NWL), indicating a more optimistic outlook for the company.

Gold-Like Swiss Franc May Surge 17%, Morgan Stanley’s Adams Says  Bloomberg.com

Morgan Stanley has cut its price target for Kraft Heinz (KHC), indicating continued pressure on the company's stock.

Several travel and leisure companies, including Lindblad Expeditions, MakeMyTrip, Royal Caribbean, Travel + Leisure, Norwegian Cruise Line, Expedia, and Booking Holdings, have received updated price targets and ratings from various financial analysts.

Morgan Stanley has lowered its price target on IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV) to $240 but maintained an Overweight rating.

Morgan Stanley has raised its price target for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) to $420, maintaining an Overweight rating.

Morgan Stanley has reiterated an Overweight rating on Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS), signaling continued confidence in the coffee chain's stock performance.

Morgan Stanley has released a strong opinion on the current state of the stock market, indicating a notable stance on its future direction.

Morgan Stanley has increased its price target for Arista Networks (ANET) to $165 following the company's strong performance and earnings beat in Q4 2025.

Morgan Stanley has reduced transaction fees by 50% on its private shares platform, potentially making it more attractive for investors.

Morgan Stanley holds a positive view on Cipher Mining (CIFR), citing the potential of its data center operations.

Morgan Stanley has identified Microsoft as the most under-owned stock, suggesting a strong investment opportunity.

Morgan Stanley has increased its price target for Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) to $135, maintaining an Overweight rating.

Morgan Stanley has begun coverage on TeraWulf Inc., a bitcoin mining company, signaling new analyst attention on the stock.

Analysts have updated price targets for several companies, including TC Energy, Cenovus Energy, Kinross Gold, BCE, CAE, Rogers Communications, Metalla Royalty & Streaming, Americas Gold and Silver, and Integra Resources, reflecting varied outlooks on their performance and market conditions.

Several financial institutions have updated their price targets for a range of companies, including CytomX Therapeutics, Upwork, Coursera, Tripadvisor, and The Wendy's Company, while maintaining various ratings.

Morgan Stanley and Houlihan Lokey have topped the rankings for consumer M&A advisory, indicating their strong performance in this sector.

Morgan Stanley has announced a dividend of $0.4141 for its 6.625% Preferred Stock Series Q.

Various financial institutions and analysts are issuing new ratings, price targets, and risk assessments for a range of companies, including banks like Santander and ING, automotive giant Stellantis, packaging firm Amcor, mining company Rio Tinto, and pharmaceutical company GSK.

Morgan Stanley has increased its price target for East West Bancorp shares to $141, up from the previous $126.

Morgan Stanley has designated Citigroup Inc. as its top stock pick and subsequently increased its price target for the financial institution.

Following its fourth-quarter report, Marqeta, Inc. has been characterized as a 'show-me' story by Morgan Stanley, indicating a need for future performance to prove its value.

Morgan Stanley has upgraded Flywire to an Overweight rating, even as the company continues to face challenges from visa-related headwinds.

Morgan Stanley has reduced its price target for Playtika Holding (PLTK).

Morgan Stanley has identified top stock ideas, including Nvidia, that they believe have more room to run in March.

Morgan Stanley has maintained its 'Buy' rating on Nasdaq (NDAQ) with a $116 target.

Morgan Stanley has reiterated its 'Hold' rating on Snap Inc. (SNAP), indicating a neutral outlook on the company's stock.

Microchip Technology is slated to present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference.

Morgan Stanley's Andrew Szczurowski is still finding attractive income streams, but says digging is necessary to separate winners from the losers.

Morgan Stanley has raised its price target for TKO Group to $215 from $210, signaling increased confidence in the company's future performance.

Analysts have issued various ratings, price targets, and outlooks for several companies including Booking Holdings, Uber Technologies, Expedia Group, Gen Digital, GoDaddy, EPAM Systems, Adobe, Udemy, McGraw Hill, Afya Limited, Universal Technical Institute, Coursera, Laureate Education, and Stride Inc.

Morgan Stanley has reiterated its 'Overweight' rating on American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP), indicating a positive outlook for the utility company's stock.

Morgan Stanley has kept an 'Equal Weight' rating on PG&E Corporation (PCG), indicating a balanced view on the company's stock performance.

Morgan Stanley maintains an Equal Rating on Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL).

Morgan Stanley maintains an Equal Rating on Dominion Energy, Inc. (D).

Morgan Stanley has increased its price forecast for Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), citing potential for margin recovery.

Morgan Stanley has raised its price target for Parker-Hannifin (PH) to $1,038, reflecting a positive outlook for the company.

Morgan Stanley suggests that the current 'AI panic' in the market could present a significant opportunity for skilled stock pickers.

Morgan Stanley has downgraded Cheniere Energy, adopting a cautious stance as the global LNG market shows signs of oversupply.

A Morgan Stanley analysis suggests that Booking Holdings has little to fear from potential disruption caused by agentic AI technologies.

Nuvama downgraded UPL, Jefferies maintained a buy on IDFC First Bank after a fraud disclosure, and Morgan Stanley rated Dixon Technologies underweight due to rising DRAM prices, as reported in a 'stocks to watch' article.

Morgan Stanley has reduced its target price for Las Vegas Sands (LVS) to $66, citing weak results from its Macau operations.

Morgan Stanley has trimmed its target price on O’Reilly Auto (ORLY) to $108, citing rising costs as the reason.

Morgan Stanley IM Is Hunting for AI-Proof Assets  Bloomberg

Several tech companies, including Amazon, Alphabet, Broadcom, MongoDB, Palantir, and Datadog, are being touted by analysts as top picks or leaders in the AI space, with expectations of accelerated growth and market expansion.

Morgan Stanley has raised its price target for Equinix (EQIX) to $1,075, citing accelerating revenue and AFFO growth as key drivers.

Morgan Stanley has increased its price target for Welltower (WELL) due to a strong growth outlook.

Morgan Stanley has raised its price target for Nova Ltd. (NVMI) to $453, maintaining an Equal Weight rating.

Morgan Stanley has issued a warning that much of QUALCOMM Incorporated's potential upside is already reflected in its current stock price.

The pardoned founder of Binance was seen hobnobbing with Trump's sons and administration officials at a crypto festival held at Mar-a-Lago.

Morgan Stanley has lowered its prices for clients involved in trading private shares.

Morgan Stanley has highlighted two momentum stocks that it believes have the potential for further gains, according to its latest analysis.

Morgan Stanley expresses caution regarding Nebius (NBIS) after the company's deployment of the NVIDIA platform.

Morgan Stanley has lowered its price target for News Corporation (NWS) to $32.40 while maintaining an Overweight rating.

Morgan Stanley has issued a warning about potential 'indiscriminate' selloffs in the market driven by fears surrounding artificial intelligence, suggesting investor caution.

Citigroup Named Top Bank Stock Pick by Morgan Stanley Analysts  Bloomberg.com

U.S. crypto funds have seen substantial outflows, shedding $403 million, as the cryptocurrency market experiences price weakness, according to CoinShares.

Several financial institutions, including Stifel, Scotiabank, and Jefferies, have issued updated price targets and ratings for various companies. These reports reflect analysts' current outlooks on stock performance and investment recommendations.

Morgan Stanley has highlighted a significant, previously overlooked $45 billion investment opportunity within the cybersecurity sector, signaling potential growth for investors.