Morgan Stanley negotiates difficult quarter but still on track
Morgan Stanley reported lower than expected fourth quarter profits on Tuesday. Earnings per share, excluding accounting adjustments, fell from 50 cents in the fourth quarter 2013 to 39 cents, which was short of consensus expectations of about 50 cents. Despite this, the bank says it is on track to benefit from a continued fall in funding costs, further falls in risk weighted assets and compensation ratios.
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