Morgan Stanley Stock Traders Drive Record First-Quarter Gains

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 15

Morgan Stanley reported a record-breaking first quarter, with equity trading revenue reaching $5.15 billion, a 25% increase.
Total trading revenue rose to $10.7 billion, surpassing expectations, while the wealth management division attracted $118.4 billion in net new assets.
These strong results highlight Morgan Stanley’s robust performance amid a broader Wall Street windfall in early 2026.

With insiders selling millions in stock, does Wall Street see risks behind the record profits?

Why did Morgan Stanley's stock fall despite record earnings and a new Bitcoin ETF?

Amidst global turmoil, what is fueling the surprising optimism in Morgan Stanley's M&A pipeline?

Is Morgan Stanley's pivot to wealth management a safe bet or a cap on future growth?

How is Morgan Stanley's massive AI adoption actually changing wealth management for clients?

How did Morgan Stanley thrive on market chaos while the S&P 500 actually fell?