Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm that provides a wide range of services in investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management. Catering to a diverse clientele that includes corporations, governments, and individuals, Morgan Stanley offers expert advisory and financing services, helping clients navigate complex financial markets and achieve their financial objectives. The firm is known for its strategic insights, innovative solutions, and commitment to delivering exceptional service, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the world of finance. Read More
Shares of casual salad chain Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG)
fell 3.8% in the morning session after several Wall Street analysts lowered their price targets on the stock, contributing to its slide. The stock has experienced a significant downturn, declining 74% over the past 12 months. The recent pressure follows price target reductions from several financial institutions. For instance, Piper Sandler lowered its price target on Sweetgreen to $12.00 from $20.00, while Barclays cut its objective to $10.00 from $17.00. Morgan Stanley and UBS Group also reduced their price targets. This series of downward revisions from analysts reflects growing concerns on Wall Street about the company's valuation and near-term performance, despite the company reporting revenue growth of 5.74% over the last year.
Shares of enterprise technology company Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) jumped 4.1% in the morning session after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock's rating and raised its price target. The investment bank raised its rating on the enterprise technology company to "Overweight" from "Equal-Weight" and significantly increased its price target to $28 from $22. According to Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall, the market is underestimating the potential financial benefits from HPE's upcoming acquisition of Juniper Networks. The firm's positive outlook suggests that the integration of Juniper could lead to better-than-expected performance, fueling renewed confidence among investors and driving the stock higher.
Shares of aircraft leasing company FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) jumped 4% in the morning session after the stock's positive momentum continued as Morgan Stanley significantly raised its price target on the stock, citing a strong growth trajectory and a favorable position in the current aerospace market.
Financial providers use their expertise in capital allocation and risk assessment to help facilitate economic growth while offering consumers and businesses essential financial services. These companies have benefited from improving market activity and economic fundamentals,
so it's no surprise the industry has posted a 4.8% gain over the past six months, nearly mirroring the S&P 500.
The company also unveiled a new Public Responsibility Committee and appointed former Vanguard chief executive F. William McNabb as lead independent director.
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) announced today that the 1GT climate private equity strategy (1GT) participated in the $105 million Series C equity financing of Overhaul Group (Overhaul or the Company), a global leader of in-transit cargo risk management solutions. The Series C funding round was led by Springcoast Partners with participation from existing investor Edison Partners. This growth investment will support Overhaul’s continued technological advancement and strategic acquisition roadmap to establish a leading real-time supply chain risk management and intelligence platform.
Having a stock you own get acquired at a premium feels good at first, but what about the long-term gains that will be left behind when your chips are off the table?
Intel continued its winning run amid news of new strategic investment, while Nvidia saw activity as traders geared up for its quarterly results due next week.
Shares of fintech mortgage provider Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) fell 3.3% in the afternoon session after its real estate brokerage subsidiary, Redfin, released a report indicating a significant slowdown in the July 2025 U.S. housing market. The report, published August 18, highlighted that homes took an average of 43 days to sell in July, the longest period for that month since 2015, due to high costs and economic uncertainty. The data also revealed a 1.1% month-over-month drop in pending home sales and the highest rate of canceled home-purchase agreements since 2017. This negative data compounded existing investor concerns about the challenging housing market, which were recently flagged by Morgan Stanley. The bank resumed coverage on the stock with an 'Equalweight' rating, citing an elevated valuation and ongoing headwinds in the mortgage sector.
Founded in 2014, Klook lets users book tours, activities, attractions, and local services worldwide and competes with platforms such as TripAdvisor and Airbnb.
Washington D.C. – Hopes for an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate cut have significantly dimmed following the release of hotter-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) data on August 14, 2025. The July PPI report revealed a surprising surge in wholesale inflation, forcing traders and economists to reconsider the widespread expectation of
