Morgan Stanley stock price slips into the long weekend — what investors watch next
New York, Jan 18, 2026, 14:17 (EST) — Market closed.
- Morgan Stanley shares closed Friday at $189.09, slipping 1.1%.
- The bank announced a $1.00 quarterly dividend and highlighted $1.5 billion in share buybacks in its earnings release.
- Traders are focused on policy updates and the upcoming earnings reports as markets prepare to reopen.
Morgan Stanley’s U.S.-listed shares (MS.N) ended Friday down 1.1%, closing at $189.09. The stock fluctuated between $188.96 and $192.69 throughout the session.
This shift is significant since bank stocks no longer move just on earnings reports. Investors are betting more on upcoming triggers — be it corporate earnings, interest rates, or Washington developments — and…
