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Morgan Stanley Reports Record $18.2B Revenue in Blockbuster Quarter, Shares Surge 4.7%

Morgan Stanley delivered its largest earnings surprise in nearly five years with record quarterly revenue reaching $18.2 billion. The banking giant’s shares climbed 4.7% as robust performance across equities trading, investment banking, and wealth management divisions fueled exceptional results.

Record-Breaking Quarterly Performance

Morgan Stanley reportedly posted a blockbuster third-quarter earnings report that far surpassed analyst expectations, marking its biggest earnings beat in nearly five years, according to financial reports. The New York-based banking giant achieved record net revenues of $18.2 billion for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, representing an 18% increase from the previous year. Sources indicate net income surged nearly 44% year-over-year to $4.6 billion, or $2.80 per diluted share, significantly above consensus forecasts of $2.10 per share.

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Pre-Market Movers: Bank Earnings, Trump Trade Threats, and M&A Activity Drive Stocks

Financial stocks dominate premarket trading as Bank of America and Morgan Stanley surge on strong earnings. Meanwhile, Trump’s trade threats boost agriculture stocks while M&A activity drives Papa John’s and Grindr higher. Discover all the major movers and market drivers.

Premarket trading witnessed significant volatility Wednesday as earnings season intensifies, with financial institutions leading gains while mixed economic signals and corporate developments created divergent price action across sectors. The early session highlighted continuing strength in banking, potential trade policy shifts, and renewed merger activity driving substantial moves in both directions.

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