Morgan Stanley Research

In Morgan Stanley's latest Airline Question of the Week, the survey asked, "in your view, is Southwest Airlines a legacy carrier or a growth airline?" According to respondents to Morgan Stanley's survey, 25 percent believe Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is a growth airline,...

In a note on Thursday, Morgan Stanley Research analyst Benjamin Swinburne downgraded The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) from Overweight to Equal-weight rating and lowered the price target to $70. Swinburne noted ESPN's complete renewal distribution leading to limited affiliate growth and advertising...

According to Morgan Stanley, the share price on The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) will rise over the next 60 days. “We believe positive sentiment ahead may buoy Boeing's share price in the near term, significant enough to warrant a trading call. Key near term upside drivers include: (1) ongoing...

Morgan Stanley Research thinks it has underestimated Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP) for 2010, and 2011. The research firm now expects the kitchen container maker to earn $3.70 per share in 2010, versus the original guess of $3.55. For 2011, the EPS outlook was raised from $4.15 to $4.30...

Morgan Stanley Research has upped its 2010 outlook for Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC). The research form now expects Anadarko to earn $2.89 per share versus the original estimate of $2.50 for 2010. The 2011 EPS estimate has been bumped up from $4.05 to $4.27. Both estimates are well...

Banco Bradesco SA (NYSE: BBD) has been upgraded by Morgan Stanley Research. The Brazilian bank is now considered to be an 'equal weight' stock. The report published this morning notes "Following a difficult 2009, we think bank earnings are set to accelerate this year as the Brazilian economy picks...

Morgan Stanley Research has given Equal-weight rating for Williams Partners LP (NYSE: WPZ). Analyst Stephen J. Maresca believes that the share price will rise in absolute terms over the next 45 days. This is because of an announced restructuring. Williams Partners LP announced a transformative...

Morgan Stanley Research’s (NYSE: MS) assessment of November ratings showed that broadcast was down 9% of primetime basis and cable ratings were down 5.4% on a total day basis. Season to date ratings are trending slightly below guarantees, but such guarantees are at times sold on different demos...