Morgan Stanley's profit more than doubled in the fourth quarter, fueled by a wave of dealmaking and stock sales that drove its revenue to a full-year record.

Morgan Stanley’s traders beat analysts’ estimates in the fourth quarter, joining their other Wall Street rivals in reporting a strong end to the year on volatility tied to the US elections and economic data in the final months of 2024.

Key Takeaways Morgan Stanley easily beat fourth-quarter profit and revenue estimates on strong equity trading and IPO activity.Equity net revenue was up 51% year-over-year, and equity underwriting revenue soared about 100%.