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Morgan Stanley Buys Asset Manager Eaton Vance
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Morgan Stanley Buys Asset Manager Eaton Vance

The $7 billion deal will advance Morgan Stanley's push into investment management as it shifts away from trading.
By Matthew Heller | October 9, 2020
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Morgan Stanley Prepares for 2020 With Job Cuts
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Morgan Stanley Prepares for 2020 With Job Cuts

The bank is laying off about 2% of its workforce in a move that reflects its concerns over the economic outlook.
By Matthew Heller | December 10, 2019
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Morgan Stanley Profit Almost Doubles to $1.6B
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Morgan Stanley Profit Almost Doubles to $1.6B

The bank's fourth-quarter earnings reflect the more optimistic sentiment of investors since the election of Donald Trump.
By Matthew Heller | January 18, 2017
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Morgan Stanley’s Profit Dives on Weak Markets
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Morgan Stanley’s Profit Dives on Weak Markets

First-quarter earnings beat analysts' estimates but the firm admits that "global uncertainties" continue to weigh on its investment businesses.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 18, 2016
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Morgan Stanley’s Ruth Porat Named CFO of Google
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Morgan Stanley’s Ruth Porat Named CFO of Google

The investment-banking veteran takes the spot of Patrick Pichette, who announced his retirement two weeks ago.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 24, 2015
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