Morgan Stanley shares advanced 2.3% to close at $179.96 on Friday, ending a three-session losing streak. The stock traded between $175.52 and $181.17 during the session.
The move occurred as equity markets staged a strong rally, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing above the 50,000 mark for the first time ever. Analysts noted a broadening of market participation beyond the technology sector.
Despite the gain, Morgan Stanley's performance trailed some of its major peers. JPMorgan Chase surged nearly 4%, while Wells Fargo and Charles Schwab also posted stronger daily advances. Morgan Stanley remains roughly 6.6% below its recent 52-week high.
Traders are monitoring bond yields closely, as shifts in interest rate expectations directly impact bank profitability and capital markets activity. The upcoming economic data releases are seen as a critical test for the recent momentum.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to release both the delayed January employment report and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January on February 13. These reports could significantly influence Treasury yields and expectations for Federal Reserve policy.
Looking ahead, Morgan Stanley has scheduled its first-quarter 2026 earnings conference call for April 15, with results expected before the market opens that day.
