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Morgan Stanley

The latest news, analysis and opinion on Morgan Stanley. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Chairman / President

James P. Gorman

CEO / Managing Director

Ted Pick

CFO / Finance Director

Sharon Yeshaya

Industry

Financial services

Website

morganstanley.com

Headquarters address

1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, United States

Stock Code

NYSE:MS

Year founded

1935

Mainland China’s issuers will still dominate city’s IPO market, Morgan Stanley executive says. Photo: Reuters

IPO

Morgan Stanley sees another record year for Hong Kong IPOs as pipeline hits 450

Mainland China’s issuers will still dominate city’s IPO market, executive says, but US and Southeast Asian companies are also joining in.

5 Feb 2026 - 7:35AM

China’s private sector

China raises taxes on select sectors: a one-off fix or tough times ahead?

4 Feb 2026 - 6:37PM

Hong Kong society

Operation Santa Claus raises HK$19 million for Hong Kong fire victims, other causes

3 Feb 2026 - 9:21PM

Hong Kong property

The View | Hong Kong’s housing market recovery rests on solid foundations

Unlike the commercial property sector, the city’s residential market is supported by multiple factors helping to drive demand.

2 Feb 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

Hong Kong seen from The Peak. Morgan Stanley expects secondary home prices to rise 10 per cent this year. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

China property

‘Bleak start’ to 2026 for China’s property sector as sales declines accelerate

China’s top developers slumped in January, with weak demand and fading policy support raising fresh concerns over debt repayment capacity.

2 Feb 2026 - 2:30PM

Semiconductors

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang urges TSMC to expand capacity amid AI chip crunch

Taiwan trip highlights supply chain strains, with Huang saying Nvidia alone could potentially require TSMC to more than double its capacity.

1 Feb 2026 - 7:00PM

Hong Kong property

SHKP posts another Sierra Sea sell-out as Hong Kong property rebound strengthens

Fifth consecutive sell-out at Sai Sha development shows recovery gathering pace, with analysts forecasting further price increases ahead.

1 Feb 2026 - 8:32PM

The latest Sierra Sea offering includes 244 two-bedroom and 106 three-bedroom units. Photo: Edmond So

Robotics

‘Optimus chain’: Chinese suppliers form backbone of Tesla’s humanoid robot plans

Tesla’s pivot to producing humanoid robots is expected to engage a network of key Chinese component makers.

1 Feb 2026 - 2:00PMvideocam

Robotics

China’s humanoid robot sales to double this year as costs fall: Morgan Stanley

The US investment bank revises its China robot sales forecast to 28,000 units this year, while it sees parts prices falling 16 per cent.

30 Jan 2026 - 6:10PMvideocam

China’s private sector

Pop Mart rallies in Hong Kong on aggressive push into US retail market

Shares of Labubu toymaker Pop Mart jumped after the Chinese firm unveiled plans to open more than 20 new stores in the US this year.

28 Jan 2026 - 5:30PM

Hong Kong society

The Hong Kong charity helping neurodivergent people eat better and exercise more

Love 21 Foundation, among 13 NGOs selected for Operation Santa Claus funding, offers nutrition and fitness training for those with Down’s syndrome, autism or other conditions.

27 Jan 2026 - 7:11PM

Love 21 Foundation offers nutrition and fitness training for those with Down syndrome, autism, or other neurodiverse conditions. Photo: Cindy Sui

Banking & finance

UBS, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley boost bonus for investment bankers by 20%

Fundraising on the Hong Kong stock exchange reached US$37.22 billion last year, the highest since US$42.97 billion in 2021.

26 Jan 2026 - 7:30AM

Hong Kong property

All signs point to rebound in Hong Kong’s housing market: Morgan Stanley analyst

A combination of factors – falling interest rates, rising rents and stamp duty removal – bodes well for the market after years of downturn.

25 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong homebuyers keep up demand as new launches draw brisk sales

Two-thirds of Park Seasons’ latest batch sold by midafternoon on Saturday, while Kabitat Tin Hau sold out a day earlier.

24 Jan 2026 - 5:20PM

Hong Kong property

Nomura banker buys HK$75 million house as Hong Kong luxury market steadies

Villa Rosa purchase comes as top banks strike an upbeat note on Hong Kong’s luxury housing market.

23 Jan 2026 - 5:40PM

View of Villa Rosa in Tai Tam. Photo: May Tse

Banking & finance

Global funds, from BlackRock to Temasek, back China’s largest biotech firms

Global institutional investors have built up sizeable positions in firms including Innovent, 3SBio, WuXi Biologics, Jiangsu Hengrui, Akeso and BeOne.

23 Jan 2026 - 8:30AM

United States

Archegos’ Bill Hwang seeks Trump pardon for fraud that cost banks US$10 billion

The veteran US investor was sentenced to 18 years in jail after being convicted in the high-profile Wall Street case.

22 Jan 2026 - 2:08AMvideocam

China trade

China has tools to step up trade curbs on Japan amid tensions: Morgan Stanley

But Beijing is likely to conclude that further action would be counterproductive, according to the investment bank.

21 Jan 2026 - 8:00AMvideocam

Ties between China and Japan have deteriorated since November, when Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made contentious remarks about Taiwan that drew a sharp response from Beijing. Photo: Reuters

Biomedicine: Industry Trends

Harbour BioMed stake in US drug developer shows Chinese firms’ growing clout

Latest example of Chinese drug maker acquiring equity in overseas partner shows they are becoming true development partners, analysts say.

21 Jan 2026 - 7:43AM

China's space programme

China’s commercial space sector soars with 50 launches in 2025

Commercial launches accounted for 54 per cent of the total last year, data from China National Space Administration shows.

21 Jan 2026 - 1:11AM

Banking & finance

Hong Kong AFF will showcase city’s ‘superconnector’ role

Titled Co-creating New Horizons amid an Evolving Landscape, the annual government flagship event will run from January 26 to 27.

19 Jan 2026 - 7:01PM

Hong Kong Monetary Authority CEO Eddie Yue Wai-man speaks at the Asian Financial Forum on January 13, 2025. Photo: Enoch Yiu

Artificial intelligence

Alibaba’s upgraded Qwen chatbot app receives warm consumer reception

Qwen’s upgrade transforms the chatbot into a virtual ‘life assistant’, making lives easier for hundreds of millions of consumers.

16 Jan 2026 - 5:45PM

Qwen’s AI app aims to help people get things done in everyday scenarios, according to Alibaba. Photo: Shutterstock

China stock market

China pushes slow bull run with tightened margin financing rules

‘Investors should reduce their leverage levels to guard against the risk of volatility,’ BOC International’s Wang Jun says.

16 Jan 2026 - 8:30AM

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s housing market gets a vote of confidence from major banks

Most financial institutions forecast price gains ranging from 5 to 10 per cent, supported by supply constraints and end-user demand.

12 Jan 2026 - 7:03PM

Electric & new energy vehicles

Xpeng’s flying car unit readies Hong Kong IPO for take-off

Aridge, formerly AeroHT, eyes listing this year as it aims to accelerate its efforts in the low-altitude market, sources say.

12 Jan 2026 - 5:31PMvideocam

The X2 flying car designed by Xpeng affiliate Aridge is seen at an auto show in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia, on July 26, 2025. Photo: Shutterstock

China stock market

Yuan rally drives mainland China and Hong Kong stocks to strong 2026 start

History points to more gains as CSI 300 and Hang Seng Index surge during yuan appreciation cycles over the past decade.

12 Jan 2026 - 3:48PM

Historical data indicates that a stronger yuan bodes well for Chinese stocks. Photo: AP

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s SHKP continues sell-out streak at Sierra Sea

Homebuyers snap up all 213 new flats on sale at Sierra Sea’s Phase 2A as of 9pm on Saturday.

11 Jan 2026 - 9:36AM

China's economic recovery

China cautions against ‘compound errors’ from clashing policies

Party mouthpiece calls for better coordination and market guidance as 15th five-year planning period begins, warning conflicting rules unsettle investors.

9 Jan 2026 - 8:30PM

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Morgan Stanley sees another record year for Hong Kong IPOs as pipeline hits 450

Mainland China’s issuers will still dominate city’s IPO market, executive says, but US and Southeast Asian companies are also joining in.

China raises taxes on select sectors: a one-off fix or tough times ahead?

Operation Santa Claus raises HK$19 million for Hong Kong fire victims, other causes

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}The View | Hong Kong’s housing market recovery rests on solid foundations

Unlike the commercial property sector, the city’s residential market is supported by multiple factors helping to drive demand.

‘Bleak start’ to 2026 for China’s property sector as sales declines accelerate

China’s top developers slumped in January, with weak demand and fading policy support raising fresh concerns over debt repayment capacity.

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang urges TSMC to expand capacity amid AI chip crunch

Taiwan trip highlights supply chain strains, with Huang saying Nvidia alone could potentially require TSMC to more than double its capacity.

SHKP posts another Sierra Sea sell-out as Hong Kong property rebound strengthens

Fifth consecutive sell-out at Sai Sha development shows recovery gathering pace, with analysts forecasting further price increases ahead.

‘Optimus chain’: Chinese suppliers form backbone of Tesla’s humanoid robot plans

Tesla’s pivot to producing humanoid robots is expected to engage a network of key Chinese component makers.

China’s humanoid robot sales to double this year as costs fall: Morgan Stanley

The US investment bank revises its China robot sales forecast to 28,000 units this year, while it sees parts prices falling 16 per cent.

Pop Mart rallies in Hong Kong on aggressive push into US retail market

Shares of Labubu toymaker Pop Mart jumped after the Chinese firm unveiled plans to open more than 20 new stores in the US this year.

The Hong Kong charity helping neurodivergent people eat better and exercise more

Love 21 Foundation, among 13 NGOs selected for Operation Santa Claus funding, offers nutrition and fitness training for those with Down’s syndrome, autism or other conditions.

UBS, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley boost bonus for investment bankers by 20%

Fundraising on the Hong Kong stock exchange reached US$37.22 billion last year, the highest since US$42.97 billion in 2021.

All signs point to rebound in Hong Kong’s housing market: Morgan Stanley analyst

A combination of factors – falling interest rates, rising rents and stamp duty removal – bodes well for the market after years of downturn.

Hong Kong homebuyers keep up demand as new launches draw brisk sales

Two-thirds of Park Seasons’ latest batch sold by midafternoon on Saturday, while Kabitat Tin Hau sold out a day earlier.

Nomura banker buys HK$75 million house as Hong Kong luxury market steadies

Villa Rosa purchase comes as top banks strike an upbeat note on Hong Kong’s luxury housing market.

Global funds, from BlackRock to Temasek, back China’s largest biotech firms

Global institutional investors have built up sizeable positions in firms including Innovent, 3SBio, WuXi Biologics, Jiangsu Hengrui, Akeso and BeOne.

Archegos’ Bill Hwang seeks Trump pardon for fraud that cost banks US$10 billion

The veteran US investor was sentenced to 18 years in jail after being convicted in the high-profile Wall Street case.

China has tools to step up trade curbs on Japan amid tensions: Morgan Stanley

But Beijing is likely to conclude that further action would be counterproductive, according to the investment bank.

Harbour BioMed stake in US drug developer shows Chinese firms’ growing clout

Latest example of Chinese drug maker acquiring equity in overseas partner shows they are becoming true development partners, analysts say.

China’s commercial space sector soars with 50 launches in 2025

Commercial launches accounted for 54 per cent of the total last year, data from China National Space Administration shows.

Hong Kong AFF will showcase city’s ‘superconnector’ role

Titled Co-creating New Horizons amid an Evolving Landscape, the annual government flagship event will run from January 26 to 27.

Alibaba’s upgraded Qwen chatbot app receives warm consumer reception

Qwen’s upgrade transforms the chatbot into a virtual ‘life assistant’, making lives easier for hundreds of millions of consumers.

China pushes slow bull run with tightened margin financing rules

‘Investors should reduce their leverage levels to guard against the risk of volatility,’ BOC International’s Wang Jun says.

Hong Kong’s housing market gets a vote of confidence from major banks

Most financial institutions forecast price gains ranging from 5 to 10 per cent, supported by supply constraints and end-user demand.

Xpeng’s flying car unit readies Hong Kong IPO for take-off

Aridge, formerly AeroHT, eyes listing this year as it aims to accelerate its efforts in the low-altitude market, sources say.

Yuan rally drives mainland China and Hong Kong stocks to strong 2026 start

History points to more gains as CSI 300 and Hang Seng Index surge during yuan appreciation cycles over the past decade.

Hong Kong’s SHKP continues sell-out streak at Sierra Sea

Homebuyers snap up all 213 new flats on sale at Sierra Sea’s Phase 2A as of 9pm on Saturday.

China cautions against ‘compound errors’ from clashing policies

Party mouthpiece calls for better coordination and market guidance as 15th five-year planning period begins, warning conflicting rules unsettle investors.

The View | Hong Kong’s housing market recovery rests on solid foundations