BlackRock, Morgan Stanley among major firms reporting earnings next week
Summary
Next week, as earnings season begins in earnest, several major financial services companies, including BlackRock and Morgan Stanley, are expected to report their third-quarter results, with strong potential to exceed Wall Street's expectations. In total, 25 companies from the S&P 500 are set to announce their earnings, highlighting a significant moment in the corporate earnings calendar. BlackRock, which has historically topped earnings estimates 82% of the time, will report on October 14, while Morgan Stanley, known for beating estimates 80% of the time, will also share its results on October 13. Investors are particularly keen to see how elevated interest rates may impact lending, merger and acquisition activity, and startup funding as these reports emerge.