Morgan Stanley tops estimates as equities trading beats by $909m

· Politics · United States

Morgan Stanley topped expectations on both the top and bottom lines for the third quarter, with equities trading revenue beating forecasts by $909 million. The strong results contrasted with rival Bank of America, whose shares fell after a revenue miss and a $1.2 billion Treasury fine. The quarter showed divergence among major US banks, with trading desks benefiting from market volatility while some lenders faced regulatory costs and weaker trading revenue.

Why it matters：Bank earnings are a key gauge of how volatile markets and regulation are reshaping Wall Street profits.

Key points

  • Morgan Stanley beat on revenue and profit.
  • Equities trading revenue exceeded expectations by $909 million.
  • Rival Bank of America fell after a revenue miss and a $1.2bn fine.

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