Morgan Stanley Posts Strong Numbers on Trading, Wealth
Morgan Stanley (MS) posted EPS (earnings per share) of $1.45 in 1Q18, higher than analysts’ estimate of $1.25 and its EPS of $1 in 1Q17. The investment bank benefited from market volatility and higher trading revenue across product offerings. It posted net revenue of $11.1 billion and net income of $2.6 billion, representing growth of 14% and 40%, respectively, helped by lower tax, higher trading, and improved efficiency.