Morgan Stanley Drops Nearly 2% as Afternoon Sell-Off Wipes Out Rally, Casting Shadow on Monday’s Open

NEW YORK, NY – Shares of investment banking powerhouse Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) ended Thursday with a significant loss after a promising morning rally was decisively rejected, with sellers dominating the latter half of the session. A minor gain in after-hours trading did little to offset the day’s bearish tone.

Morgan Stanley closed the regular session at

2.43 (1.84%). The day began with optimism as the stock climbed from its open to a high of $131.07. However, the momentum reversed sharply after midday, leading to a steady decline that saw the stock hit a low of $128.81 before a slight recovery into the close.

Analysis and Outlook for Monday:

Thursday’s trading session was a clear victory for the bears. The failure to hold the $131 level and the subsequent, sustained sell-off indicate that sellers are currently in control. The substantial 1.84% loss during regular hours heavily outweighs the small after-hours recovery.

This price action suggests that the negative sentiment may not be over. Therefore, the outlook for Morgan Stanley for Monday’s market open is bearish to neutral. The stock is likely to face immediate resistance at the psychological $130 level and again at the day’s high near

128.81**. A break below that level could signal further downside in the week ahead.