Stock Pulse
Morgan Stanley (MS) reported strong Q1 2025 earnings with record revenue of $17.7 billion and EPS of $2.60, driven by record equities performance and growth in their wealth management unit, which saw a 9% net income increase to $1.5 billion [2], [5]. CEO James Gorman expressed confidence in the company's future growth, particularly international expansion in Asia, despite market uncertainty [3]. While a 3% headcount reduction occurred due to performance management, the firm remains focused on strategic investments and boasts a strong capital position [5]. Positive market sentiment, partially driven by Morgan Stanley traders exceeding revenue predictions [4], led to a 1.44% stock increase [1], although prior upward movement attributed to tariff suspensions is tempered by downward EPS estimate revisions [8]. While market volatility presents ongoing challenges, Morgan Stanley appears to be leveraging it for advisor recruitment [2] and maintains a positive outlook [3].