Morgan Stanley Stock News

A Federal Reserve plan to relax leverage rules could free up $185 billion in capital and unlock nearly $6 trillion in balance sheet capacity for large U.S. global banks covered by Morgan Stanley, the brokerage estimated on Thursday.

The Federal Reserve reportedly voted Wednesday (June 25) to advance a proposal that would ease the “enhanced supplementary leverage ratio” that determines the amount of capital banks must hold against relatively low-risk assets. [contact-form-7] The Fed board voted 5-2 to advance the proposal, Reuters reported Wednesday.

The Federal Reserve proposed easing a key capital rule for banks, and central bank officials will vote on the measure at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

The biggest U.S. lenders are expected to clear the Federal Reserve's annual health check this year, showing they have ample capital that can be used to boost dividends, analysts said.

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Elon Musk's xAI is upping the yield on offer on a $5 billion debt raise being led by Morgan Stanley to attract investors amid modest demand, according to a Reuters report citing a source with knowledge of the matter. xAI has offered to pay a 12.5% yield on $3 billion in bonds, the source told the publication.

Wealth management and asset flows keep growing steadily, despite market volatility. Cost discipline and a strong capital position boost earnings and flexibility. The market still undervalues Morgan Stanley's new business mix.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Lynn Good has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors, effective July 18, 2025. Ms. Good, 66, is the former Chair, CEO and President of Duke Energy. Her appointment will bring Morgan Stanley's Board of Directors to 15 members. She will serve on the Board's Audit Committee. Ted Pick, Chairman and CEO of Morgan Sta...