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JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley easily topped estimates for the fourth quarter.

Fourth-quarter profits at Bank of America and Morgan Stanley more than doubled as both benefitted from a Wall Street dealmaking revival that also lifted results at their rivals.

While bank stocks have been supported by enthusiasm for rising deal activity, it was actually the trading side that helped Morgan Stanley more in the quarter.

Investors are coming off a strong session after a moderate improvement in core inflation in December's consumer price index spurred a risk-on rally.

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Experts believe that if the Trump trade continues to drive the stock market rally higher, a flood of IPOs will soon follow suit.

Nearly 50% of employees at Morgan Stanley and 60% at JPMorgan Chase have access to generative AI software provided by OpenAI.

The major averages rose on Wednesday, while the 30-stock Dow posted another record close.

Eyes are on results from Morgan Stanley and others for reasons for stocks to rebound to record highs.

Eyes are on results from Morgan Stanley and others for reasons for stocks to rebound to record highs.

Profits at Morgan Stanley jumped 32% as investment banking and trading results exceeded analyst expectations.

Eyes are on results from Morgan Stanley and others for reasons for stocks to rebound to record highs.

Morgan Stanley has several tailwinds in its favor, from high stock values to a rebound in investment banking and strong trading activity.

Top finance leaders are becoming convinced that the tech will transform their businesses.

James Herbert was permitted to sell nearly $7 million of shares before First Republic Bank’s demise last year, Massachusetts regulators said.