Morgan Stanley

MS

Market cap $264B

Big banks are benefiting from the boom in data center construction, as they can accommodate the capital needs of hyperscalers and have investment banking arms that can run securitization offerings. Smaller banks can participate in the trend as well, via syndicated loans and by lending to companies that work on more modest projects.

Digital assets have gotten boring enough that their growth is now buried in procedural filings, not viral social media headlines. Take, for example, the news that blue-chip global bank Morgan Stanley submitted an application to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a charter for a new institution called “Morgan Stanley Digital Trust, National Association” as a national trust bank with requested trust powers.

Consumer lenders—more vulnerable during economic recessions—were among the market's worst performers on Friday, including American Express.

Morgan Stanley preferreds, MS.PR.A (floating) and MS.PR.E (fixed), are compared for coupon structure and investor suitability. MS demonstrates strong dividend safety with a 27.5x income coverage and a robust 10.4x common equity to preferred par ratio. MS.PR.A offers a 5.83% yield with a floating coupon (4% floor), while MS.PR.E yields 7.13% at a fixed 7.125% coupon.

MS had $385.9B average liquidity at 2025-end, backing dividends (+8% to $1.00) and buybacks with $17.4B still authorized under its $20B plan.

In the latest trading session, Morgan Stanley (MS) closed at $168.79, marking a +1.19% move from the previous day.

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MS looks like the sturdier way to play the M&A upcycle, pairing rebounding IB fees with strong trading and a wealth platform that boosts durability.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle market private equity buyout team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, announced today the acquisition of Security 101, a leading provider of commercial security integration services. Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, Security 101 provides mission-critical security integration services for organizations spanning a diverse customer base including healthcare, education, gover.

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