Morgan Stanley profit beats estimates with higher investment banking, wealth revenue
Morgan Stanley’s first-quarter profit beat estimates, fueled by a resurgence in investment banking and growth in wealth management. Investment banking revenue climbed 16% and fixed-income underwriting did well. The bank reported a profit of .02 per share, surpassing analysts’ estimates. Wealth management revenue rose to .9 billion, with new assets climbing to billion. The bank’s asset management unit is aiming to double its private credit portfolio to billion in the medium term.