morgan stanley Earnings Archive2002 1st

Morgan Stanley reported first quarter net income of $848 million, down 21% from the previous year. Revenue was $5.3 billion, down 16% year-over-year. While costs were well-controlled, declining 17% from last quarter and 19% year-over-year, business continued to be slow in investment banking and retail securities. The company achieved a return on equity of 16% for the quarter.