A Closer Look at Morgan Stanley's Options Market Dynamics
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Investors have taken a bearish stance on Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) as indicated by recent unusual options activity. The sentiment is predominantly bearish with 87% of trades reflecting this view. The stock is currently trading at $102.04, down by 0.42%, and analysts have set an average price target of $105.0. An analyst from Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to Neutral with a price target of $105.
September 23, 2024 | 6:15 pm
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Morgan Stanley is experiencing a bearish sentiment in the options market, with 87% of trades being bearish. The stock is currently trading at $102.04, slightly down, and has an average analyst price target of $105.0. Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to Neutral.
The unusual options activity with a high percentage of bearish trades suggests that investors expect a decline in Morgan Stanley's stock price. The downgrade by Goldman Sachs to Neutral further supports this bearish outlook. The current trading price is slightly below the average analyst target, indicating potential downward pressure.
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