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MSCI's New Subscriber Growth, Run Rate Continue to Accelerate, Morgan Stanley Says

MSCI's (MSCI) new subscriber growth and run rate continue to accelerate, even with Q2 net new sales missing analysts' expectations, Morgan Stanley said in a note emailed Wednesday.The company reported Q2 adjusted earnings of $4.94 per share, up from $4.17 a year earlier, as operating revenue increased to $867 million from $772.7 million. Net new subscription sales for the quarter grew 8%, missing the consensus, according to the investment firm.Net new sales were underwhelming given a high bar that was set after several quarters of beats and a 52% growth in Q1, Morgan Stanley said.The brokerage also noted the company's better retention and cancelation figures in Q2, along with its strong pipeline and recent product launches.Morgan Stanley cut its price target on MSCI to $700 from $727, and maintained its overweight rating.Price: $570.53, Change: $+8.79, Percent Change: +1.56%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Advance Late Afternoon

Financial stocks were higher in late Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 0.5% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) up 0.1%.The Philadelphia Housing Index was down 0.4%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) eased 0.2%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was adding 1.6% to $66,270, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries rose 3 basis points to 4.628%.In economic news, Redbook US same-store sales rose 7.8% from a year earlier in the week ended July 18 after an 8.2% year-over-year increase in the previous week.The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank's monthly nonmanufacturing activity index rose to 7.4 in July from minus 25.8 in the previous month, indicating expansion in the sector.In corporate news, Goldman Sachs (GS) has launched a new platform to expand its offerings for wealthy clients and family offices seeking direct stakes in fast-growing private companies, CNBC reported, citing a memo. The new group, called the alternative investments platform, combines Goldman's alternatives business with two new teams, the report said. Goldman shares were up 2.5%.JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Jefferies Financial (JEF) were among four banks chosen by InMobi to raise about $1 billion as part of an IPO process due to begin later this week, Bloomberg reported. JPMorgan shares rose 1.6%, and Jefferies added 2.6%.Marsh & McLennan (MRSH) shares were up 0.2% after the firm reported higher Q2 adjusted net income and revenue.MSCI (MSCI) shares fell past 10% after it reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $4.94, up from $4.17 a year earlier, but below the FactSet consensus of $4.99.

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Top Midday Decliners

Zhengye Biotechnology (ZYBT) said Tuesday it isn't aware of any material developments behind the stock's unusual trading activity.The stock slumped 71% as intraday volume topped 34.3 million shares, compared with the daily average of 2.76 million.Danaher's (DHR) shares fell 11% after the company tempered full-year revenue-growth guidance even as fiscal Q2 topped estimates.Volume topped 18.2 million shares, compared with the daily average of 4.63 million.MSCI (MSCI) shares fell 9.5% after Q2 adjusted EPS trailed estimates in a FactSet survey, and Raymond James cut its price target on the stock.Volume topped 1.35 million shares, compared with the daily average of 661,000.Price: $2.33, Change: $-5.68, Percent Change: -70.91%

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Raymond James Cuts MSCI Price Target to $730 From $760

MSCI (MSCI) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $711, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)Price: $565.00, Change: $-60.11, Percent Change: -9.62%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Rise in Afternoon Trading

Financial stocks advanced in Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 0.8% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) up 0.5%.The Philadelphia Housing Index was down 0.4%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) eased 0.2%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was increasing 2% to $66,510, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was rising 2.8 basis points to 4.626%.In economic news, Redbook US same-store sales rose 7.8% from a year earlier in the week ended July 18 after an 8.2% year-over-year increase in the previous week.The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank's monthly nonmanufacturing activity index rose to 7.4 in July from minus 25.8 in the previous month, indicating expansion in the sector.In corporate news, JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Jefferies Financial (JEF) were among four banks chosen by InMobi to raise about $1 billion as part of an IPO process due to begin later this week, Bloomberg reported. JPMorgan shares rose 1.9%, and Jefferies added 2.4%.Marsh & McLennan (MRSH) shares were softer after the firm reported higher Q2 adjusted net income and revenue.MSCI (MSCI) shares fell past 9% after it reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $4.94, up from $4.17 a year earlier, but below the FactSet consensus of $4.99.Capital One (COF) won a dismissal of a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the bank of charging excessive credit-card interest rates, Reuters reported Monday. Shares eased 0.2%.

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Top Midday Stories: 3M Shares Rise on Strong Guidance; Novo Nordisk Sues Eli Lilly Over GLP-1 Advertising

All three major US stock indexes were up in late-morning trading Tuesday, as investors focused on some strong corporate earnings reports.In company news, 3M (MMM) reported Q2 adjusted earnings Tuesday of $2.40 per share, up from $2.16 a year earlier and above the FactSet consensus analyst estimate of $2.25. Second-quarter revenue was $6.5 billion, up from $6.34 billion a year ago and above the FactSet consensus of $6.40 billion. For fiscal 2026, the company expects adjusted EPS of $$8.80 to $8.95, up from its previous outlook of $8.50 to $8.70 and above the FactSet consensus of $8.74. 3M shares were up 8.7% around midday.Novo Nordisk (NVO) said Tuesday it filed a lawsuit against Eli Lilly (LLY) in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey alleging the drugmaker's advertising for Zepbound and Mounjaro violates federal and state false advertising and unfair competition laws. Novo shares were down 0.3%, while Lilly shares were up 1.3%.Utz Brands (UTZ) has entered into a definitive agreement through which Intersnack Group will acquire all of its outstanding common stock for $14.25 per share in cash and take it private, the companies said Tuesday. The price represents an enterprise value of about $2.9 billion and a 91% premium over Utz's closing price on July 20, the companies said. The deal is expected to close in Q4, subject to regulatory and other conditions, they said. Utz shares were up 89.5%.Danaher (DHR) reported Q2 adjusted net earnings Tuesday of $1.94 per diluted share, up from $1.80 a year earlier and above the FactSet consensus of $1.84. Second-quarter sales were $6.27 billion, up from $5.94 billion a year ago and above the FactSet consensus of $6.11 billion. For full-year 2026, the company raised its adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $8.45 to $8.60 from $8.35 to $8.55. Analysts polled by FactSet expect $8.45. Danaher shares were down $14.1%.General Motors (GM) reported Q2 adjusted diluted EPS Tuesday of $3.57, up from $2.53 a year earlier and above the FactSet consensus of $3.19. Second-quarter revenue was $48.03 billion, up from $47.12 billion a year ago and above the FactSet consensus of $47.01 billion. For 2026, the company expects adjusted EPS of $12 to $14, compared with the FactSet consensus of $12.97. GM shares were up 4.0%.MSCI (MSCI) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $4.94, up from $4.17 a year earlier but below the FactSet consensus of $4.99. Second-quarter operating revenue was $867 million, up from $772.7 million a year ago but below the FactSet consensus of $870.7 million. MSCI shares were down 8.7%.Price: $49.45, Change: $-0.16, Percent Change: -0.33%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Lean Lower Pre-Bell Tuesday

Financial stocks were leaning lower pre-bell Tuesday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) declining by 0.1%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.8% and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.4% higher.MSCI (MSCI) shares were down more than 10% after the company posted Q2 adjusted earnings and operating revenue that missed analysts' expectations.Marsh & McLennan (MRSH) stock was up more than 1% after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted net income and revenue.OFG Bancorp (OFG) shares were up more than 1% after the company posted higher Q2 earnings and core revenue.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial

Financial stocks were leaning lower pre-bell Tuesday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) declining by 0.1%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.8% and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.5% higher.MSCI (MSCI) shares were down more than 10% after the company posted Q2 adjusted earnings and operating revenue that missed analysts' expectations.

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Research

Jefferies Initiates MSCI at Buy With $760 Price Target

MSCI (MSCI) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $709.89, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)

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Evercore ISI Adjusts MSCI Price Target to $746 From $704, Maintains Outperform Rating

MSCI (MSCI) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $703, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $626.20, Change: $+14.77, Percent Change: +2.42%

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Private Market Data TAM Could More Than Double by 2030, UBS Says
US Markets

Private Market Data TAM Could More Than Double by 2030, UBS Says

Demand for private market data is expected to continue growing, which could more than double the segment's total addressable market by 2030, UBS Securities said in a Tuesday note.The brokerage predicts the private market data TAM to reach $25 billion to $35 billion by 2030, from an estimated size of $11 billion to $15 billion currently. This reflects a 131% surge at the mid-point of the two ranges, according to' calculations.Among information services companies, Morningstar (MORN), MSCI (MSCI), and S&P Global (SPGI) are best positioned to capitalize on this momentum, UBS analysts, including Alex Kramm, wrote."Interest in private market assets has increased substantially in recent years as more investors look to diversify their holdings, increase their returns, and reduce exposure to market volatility," Kramm said.The size of assets under management in private funds totaled roughly $15 trillion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of 13% over the past two decades, UBS said. Private markets AUM could exceed $30 trillion in the next five years."As capital continues to flow to private markets, we believe investment offerings will increase in size, number, and scope," Kramm wrote in the note. "This should drive increased demand for data and solutions that enable deal sourcing, valuation, monitoring, reporting, transparency, comparison, and distribution."Morningstar has "the most scale" in private markets and would benefit the most from overall industry demand, Kramm said.Morningstar's Pitchbook, which tracks public and private equity markets, reported a revenue slowdown in 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, but "a new go-to market strategy and cyclical upside in corporate M&A could re-accelerate growth," according to the UBS report.While MSCI's private assets segment accounts for a small portion of overall revenue, "outsized growth could help drive MSCI's total organic subscription run rate growth back above 10%," Kramm said.Similarly, upside in private market solutions could accelerate growth at S&P Global's Market Intelligence segment, Kramm said.Price: $184.87, Change: $+3.36, Percent Change: +1.85%

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Research

Wells Fargo Upgrades MSCI to Overweight From Equalweight, Adjusts PT to $700 From $650

MSCI (MSCI) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $694.06, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)

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Rothschild & Co Redburn Adjusts MSCI Price Target to $660 From $630, Maintains Buy Rating

Rothschild & Co Redburn Adjusts MSCI Price Target to $660 From $630, Maintains Buy Rating

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Insider Trading

Msci Insider Sold Shares Worth $5,920,351, According to a Recent SEC Filing

Alvise J. Munari, Chief Product Officer, on April 24, 2026, sold 10,000 shares in Msci (MSCI) for $5,920,351. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Munari has control over a total of 23,548 common shares of the company, with 23,548 shares held directly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1408198/000210150326000009/xslF345X05/wk-form4_1777406449.xml

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BNP Paribas Adjusts MSCI Price Target to $550 From $535, Maintains Underperform Rating

MSCI (MSCI) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $688.94, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)Price: $592.12, Change: $-5.89, Percent Change: -0.98%

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MSCI Posts Strong Q1, Reaffirms 2026 Outlook Despite Near-Term Soft Spots, RBC Says

MSCI (MSCI) reported a strong Q1 and reaffirmed its 2026 guidance, expecting steady growth ahead despite some near-term headwinds in sustainability and climate products and in real assets, RBC Capital Markets said Tuesday in a report.Q1 results were driven by broad-based subscription growth across Index, Analytics and Private Capital Solutions, with continued strength in international flows and accelerating momentum in key product areas, the report said.The company maintained its 2026 guidance, including adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow estimates, while depreciation and amortization guidance was raised by $5 million, RBC said. Growth assumptions rest on execution, including accelerated new product launches and broader AI adoption, rather than market tailwinds, the report said.Potential downside risks include muted near-term growth in sustainability and climate products, weakness in real-estate transaction activity, and uneven analytics revenue timing, partly countered by strong growth in Private Capital Solutions and continued momentum in custom indexing, the report said.RBC has an outperform rating on MSCI stock with price target set at $655.Price: $613.57, Change: $+16.18, Percent Change: +2.71%

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UBS Adjusts MSCI Price Target to $720 From $710, Maintains Buy Rating

MSCI (MSCI) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $688.29, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)Price: $614.50, Change: $+16.10, Percent Change: +2.69%

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Research

Research Alert: CFRA Reiterates Buy Opinion On Shares Of Msci Inc.

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:After digesting Q1 earnings and accounting for elevated geopolitical uncertainty, we reduce our 12-month target price by $30 to $760, 34.1x our 2027 EPS estimate, a discount to MSCI's five-year forward P/E average of 40.8x given a reduced outlook in sustainability and climate. We increase our 2026 EPS view by $0.24 to $19.68 and bump up 2027's by $0.35 to $22.27. We have consistently argued that MSCI has built a resilient business model capable of growing even when markets decline. This quarter proved our thesis; despite falling equity markets, cash inflows reached a record $103 billion in Q1. The stock appears undervalued. MSCI is trading near its lowest forward P/E ratio in seven years, even as revenue growth accelerates and margins expand. Against this backdrop, we view management's aggressive share buyback program positively and note the company has reduced shares outstanding by 6% Y/Y, nearly triple its historical average. Shares yield 1.4%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Advance Pre-Bell Tuesday

Financial stocks were advancing pre-bell Tuesday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) up 0.2%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 0.7% higher and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was down 0.4%.MSCI (MSCI) shares were up more than 3% after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and operating revenue.Northern Trust (NTRS) stock was up more than 1% after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue.Atlantic Union Bankshares (AUB) shares were up nearly 2% after the company posted higher Q1 adjusted operating earnings and revenue.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Tuesday Amid Second Round of US-Iran Talks

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.2% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.3% in Tuesday's premarket activity, amid a second round of talks between the US and Iran.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.4% before the start of regular trading.The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank's monthly non-manufacturing activity index rose to minus 16.5 in April from minus 23.9 in the previous month, compared with expectations for a small increase to a minus 19.8 reading in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET, indicating a slower pace of contraction in the sector.US retail sales rose 1.7% in March, above expectations for a 1.4% increase and compared with a prior 0.7% gain.The pending home sales data for March and the business inventories data for February will be released at 10:00 am ET.Fed Governor Christopher Waller is slated to speak on Tuesday.In premarket action, bitcoin advanced by 0.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.5% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.3%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) gained 0.8%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was 0.9% higher, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) rose 2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) advanced 0.02%.UnitedHealth (UNH) stock was up more than 7% premarket after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.8% lower.MSCI (MSCI) shares were up more than 4% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 0.3%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.6% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 1.9%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1%.Onto Innovation (ONTO) shares were up more than 2% in Tuesday's premarket activity after the company said it plans for a $710 million equity investment in Rigaku to advance the so-called process control services for semiconductor manufacturing.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) retreated by 0.2% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.3% lower. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.9%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.6% higher.D.R. Horton (DHI) shares were up more than 6% pre-bell after the company reported higher-than-expected fiscal Q2 net income and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) slipped by 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) retreated 0.2% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (PAC) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said its Q1 passenger traffic dropped by 5.5% year-over-year, even as its net income and revenue were higher.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.2%.Shell (SHEL) stock was up 0.7% before the opening bell. Reuters reported, citing court documents, that the company faces a fresh lawsuit by a Dutch climate activist organization demanding it immediately end its investments in new oil and gas projects.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.4% to $89.29 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas declined by 0.8% to $2.67 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 0.4% to $4,812.10 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 1.1% to $79.73 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.4% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 0.7%.

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