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The fight for justice in the City’s own Post Office scandal

A seismic ruling that cleared traders of manipulating the Libor rate has prompted calls for a deeper inquiry

Evening Standard · Oct 18

Morgan Stanley Beats on Earnings, But Shares Fall on Trading Mix

Morgan Stanley stock fell 2.7% despite a Q3 earnings beat, as record wealth management results were overshadowed by trading-driven gains and softer profitability metrics.

MarketBeat · Oct 16

US stocks: US market slides as hot CPI data fuels rate-hike bets; chips, banks weigh

Wall Street's major indices took a hit as an inflation report outpaced forecasts, sparking heightened speculation about rate increases. Investors are closely reviewing earnings from key banks, highlighting concerns over escalating inflation. The notable market fluctuations suggest a likelihood of rising interest rates as the economy continues to be assessed.

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Gold Is Down 10% in Six Months: Morgan Stanley Says 3 Forces Could Support a Comeback.

They are persistent demand from central banks and China, concerns over government debt and fiscal sustainability, and the possibility that easing inflation pressures eventually push bond yields lower.

International Business Times · Sep 30

Morgan Stanley raises Lenskart target price to Rs 718; bull case implies 41% upside. Here’s why

Lenskart Solutions reported a 182.3% YoY rise in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 228 crore, while revenue grew 33.6% to Rs 2,214 crore. EBITDA margin improved to 21.7%, with growth across domestic and international markets. The company also reported strong demand for both affordable and premium eyewear, highlighting the…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Goldman Sachs' John Waldron edges closer to succeeding David Solomon as CEO

Goldman Sachs is reportedly considering John Waldron as the next CEO to succeed David Solomon. Waldron, currently the chief operating officer, may transition into the role by 2028. The bank awarded Waldron a significant stock package last year to encourage his retention. Solomon, who has led the bank for eight…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Copper prices may surge another 50%, predicts Deutsche Bank; supply to users could exhaust by 2028

Copper prices could surge further as historically low inventories, US stockpiling and constrained mine supply intensify competition for spot metal. Deutsche Bank expects copper to reach $22,050 per metric ton by Q2 2027, while supply available to global users could tighten sharply by 2028.

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Brewing Trouble? Starbucks Spills the Beans on 250 Store Closures

Starbucks faces a $300 million charge to close about 250 North American stores, cut new-store guidance, and shift capital to retrofits amid falling shares and analyst downgrades.

MarketBeat · Sep 28

James Gorman left Morgan Stanley’s CEO role in 2024; he then built a portfolio career across three leadership positions

James Gorman officially stepped down as Morgan Stanley's CEO on January 1, 2024, transitioning to the role of executive chairman. He continued in this position throughout 2024 before retiring at the end of the year. Gorman was subsequently appointed chairman of The Walt Disney Company, starting January 2, 2025, after…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

One accidental email reveals Morgan Stanley’s deal secrets to the world. SEBI starts digging

Morgan Stanley is scrambling to contain the fallout from an accidental email leak that exposed a list of more than 100 potential and ongoing deals across Asia and other regions.

The Economic Times · Sep 24