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Morgan Stanley's CFO Raja Akram sold 17,500 shares at $136.01, reducing his ownership by 17.69%, while insider Eric F. Grossman sold 13,097 shares at $136.20, decreasing his stake by 6.22%. The firm announced a quarterly dividend of $0.925, yielding 3.21%, with a payout ratio of 46.60%. Analysts maintain a "Hold" rating on the stock, which has a current price of $115.23 and a market cap of $185.85 billion.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods downgraded The Goldman Sachs Group from "outperform" to "market perform," lowering the price target from $690 to $660. Meanwhile, UBS raised its target from $610 to $640, maintaining a "neutral" rating. Insider sales included Alex S. Golten selling over 5,200 shares, reflecting a significant decrease in holdings. Currently, the stock holds an average rating of "Hold" with a target of $590.60, while analysts suggest five other stocks may be better investment options.
Morgan Stanley reported a quarterly revenue of $16.23 billion, surpassing estimates of $15.03 billion, with a year-over-year increase of 25.9%. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.925 per share, yielding 3.21%, and has a return on equity of 14.39%. Insider sales included CFO Raja Akram selling 17,500 shares, while institutional investors hold 84.19% of the stock.
Summit Securities Group LLC acquired a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group, purchasing 14,600 shares valued at approximately $8.36 million, making it the firm's 7th largest position. Insider trading saw significant sales, with Kathryn H. Ruemmler selling 7,498 shares for nearly $4.76 million. The company reported strong quarterly earnings, beating estimates with $11.95 EPS and a revenue of $13.87 billion, reflecting a 22.5% year-over-year increase.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has a consensus rating of "Hold" with an average target price of $131.53. The firm reported a quarterly EPS of $2.22, exceeding estimates, and a revenue of $16.23 billion, up 25.9% year-over-year. The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.925 per share, yielding 3.21%.
AvalonBay Communities (NYSE: AVB) reported Q4 earnings of $2.80 per share, missing estimates by $0.03, with a return on equity of 9.15% and a net margin of 37.13%. The company announced a quarterly dividend increase to $1.75 per share, yielding 3.28%, and has a dividend payout ratio of 92.23%. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating, with an average target price of $238.64, while institutional investors hold 92.61% of the stock.
Morgan Stanley experienced a surge in options trading, with 35,410 put options purchased, a 35% increase from average volumes. CFO Raja Akram sold 17,500 shares, reducing his stake by 17.69%, while insider Eric F. Grossman sold 13,097 shares, decreasing his ownership by 6.22%. The company reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding expectations, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.925 per share, reflecting a 3.21% yield. Analysts maintain a consensus "Hold" rating, with price targets ranging from $125 to $153.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, along with a coalition of 17 states, has concluded an investigation into Wells Fargo's ESG policies after the bank withdrew from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance. The inquiry examined potential antitrust violations related to the banks' commitments to net-zero emissions by 2050 and interim targets for carbon-intensive industries by 2030. Marshall criticized the influence of global elites on financial institutions, asserting that their actions could undermine fiduciary duties to customers. The coalition will continue investigating the remaining banks involved.
ING Groep has engaged in preliminary discussions with Italy's Banca Popolare di Sondrio as part of its European expansion strategy, although these talks are not yet advanced. This potential bid would compete with BPER Banca's recent €4.3 billion all-share offer for Sondrio, which is backed by Unipol, Italy's second-largest insurer. Sondrio is also taking defensive measures, including a significant shareholder payout plan, while ING aims to enhance its presence in Italy's banking sector.
ING is in early discussions regarding a potential bid for Italy's Popolare di Sondrio, which may not progress further. This comes as BPER Banca has made a €4.3 billion all-share offer for Sondrio, amid a wave of consolidation in Italy's banking sector. Sondrio is preparing to fend off BPER with a significant shareholder payout plan and has engaged Bank of America and Morgan Stanley for defense.
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