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Morgan Stanley Posts Strong Quarterly Results as Trading and Dealmaking Rebound

Morgan Stanley reported a 45% surge in quarterly profit to $4.61 billion, easily surpassing analyst expectations. The strong performance was driven by increased trading revenue and a 44% jump in investment banking revenue as dealmaking activity gains momentum.

Strong Quarterly Performance Exceeds Expectations

Morgan Stanley has joined other major financial institutions in reporting better-than-expected quarterly results, with sources indicating the bank’s profit surged 45% to $4.61 billion for the period. According to reports, this amounted to $2.80 per share, easily surpassing the $2.10 per share analysts had projected.

by Bennett LauraOctober 15, 2025

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Goldman Sachs Reports Record $15.18 Billion Q3 Revenue Amid Market Recovery

Goldman Sachs delivered record third-quarter revenue of $15.18 billion, marking a 20% year-over-year increase. The investment banking giant reported net earnings of $4.1 billion, driven by strong performance across capital markets and wealth management divisions. CEO David Solomon cited an “improved market environment” as key to the robust results.

Goldman Sachs shattered expectations with record third-quarter revenue of $15.18 billion, representing a substantial 20% increase compared to the same period last year. The Wall Street powerhouse reported net earnings of $4.1 billion, a remarkable 37% surge, as the firm capitalized on resurgent capital markets activity and strengthened investment banking performance. Diluted earnings per common share reached $12.25, significantly exceeding both last year’s $8.40 and analyst projections, demonstrating the bank’s ability to thrive in what CEO David Solomon described as an “improved market environment.”