Jim Cramer: Bank Stocks Suffer Despite Strong Earnings
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Jim Cramer argues that U.S. bank shares are under pressure from investors even though earnings remain robust. He cites Morgan Stanley’s 12 % revenue growth but a 3 % decline in its stock, and Goldman Sachs’ 1.5 % fall after missing fixed‑income expectations. Cramer attributes the sell‑off to persistent inflation and growing concerns about rising interest rates, rather than any fundamental weakness in the banks’ performance. He suggests that the market’s focus on macro‑economic risks is outweighing the companies’ solid earnings reports.
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- comments on bank stock performance
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- Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs stock movements
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- Oct 15, 00:00
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Jim Cramer stated that investors are punishing bank stocks even when earnings beat estimates; for example, Morgan Stanley fell nearly 3% on Wednesday after 12% revenue growth and beating forecasts, and Goldman Sachs lost 1.5% on Wednesday despite also beating estimates. Cramer attributes this sell-off to concerns over sticky inflation and climbing rates, not weak results. Morgan Stanley's third-quarter revenue reached $20.3 billion from $18.2 billion a year earlier, while client assets across wealth and investment management hit a record $10.5 trillion. Cramer noted that a resolution to the war in Iran could cool inflation, potentially allowing the Federal Reserve to pause rate hikes.
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