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Morgan Stanley Beats Wall Street on Trading
Morgan Stanley's trading revenue soars as Bank of America faces $1.2 billion regulatory fine.
In brief
Morgan Stanley's trading revenue soars as Bank of America faces $1.2 billion regulatory fine. Morgan Stanley reported $18.22 billion in Q3 revenue, beating expectations, while Bank of America missed earnings due to a $1.2 billion AML settlement. Originally reported by Startup Fortune.
Morgan Stanley Q3 Revenue
Morgan Stanley reported third-quarter net revenue of $18.22 billion, beating analysts' $16.4 billion forecast.
Equities Trading Surge
Equities trading revenue jumped 35% to $4.12 billion, driving Morgan Stanley's record Q3 performance.
Bank of America Earnings Miss
Bank of America posted earnings of $1.08 a share, missing consensus estimates of $1.10 and $30.58 billion revenue.
Regulatory Fine Impact
A $1.2 billion non-deductible charge from an AML settlement cut 17 cents off Bank of America's earnings per share.
Trading Business Strength
Bank of America's equities trading revenue rose 14% to $2.3 billion, with fixed income trading climbing 5% to $3.1 billion.
AI Infrastructure Impact
Big Tech's capital spending on AI infrastructure has grown from $150 billion in 2023 to $700 billion by 2026.
Regulatory Settlement Details
The $1.2 billion fine is the third-largest in FinCEN's history, behind Binance's $3.4 billion and TD Bank's 2024 settlement.
The key point
Morgan Stanley reported $18.22 billion in Q3 revenue, beating expectations, while Bank of America missed earnings due to a $1.2 billion AML settlement.
