BofA lowered the firm’s price target on Morgan Stanley (MS) to $143 from $144 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company’s Q1 results topped expectations, driven by stronger revenue growth across each of its three segments. The firm says investors should not underestimate Morgan Stanley’s ability to deliver a 20% return on equity on a consistent basis.
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