Michael Zezas, Morgan Stanley head of U.S. public policy research, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss President Trump's first week in office, if the market is too focused on tariffs, and much more.

Bank stocks have been on a post-election upswing, with the KBW Nasdaq Bank Index ( ^BKX) up 14% since Trump won the presidency. Morgan Stanley has notched a 17% gain. Investors have a dinner plate to choose from to explain the bullishness.

Fourth-quarter earnings have lifted the market to all-time highs. Here are 10 stocks that Morgan Stanley is most bullish on now.

Morgan Stanley provided investor feedback on Clearwater Analytics (NYSE:CWAN) following the upgrade of the software solution provider's rating to Overweight last week. The firm had set a $34 price target on Clearwater's stock.

Michael Grimes, a technology banker with Morgan Stanley , is in talks to leave the bank for a position in U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the discussions.

“While dollar bulls are numerous and perhaps most vocal in expressing their views, there seems to be a more ‘silent’ plurality of investors looking to sell the dollar instead,” strategists including David Adams wrote in a note. “Many have dry powder and are waiting for a sign to enter shorts.”

Major U.S. banks Morgan Stanley and Bank of America are exploring cryptocurrency service offerings while awaiting regulatory clarity, marking a shift in traditional banking's approach to digital assets.

The leading technology investment banker would return to the bank at a later date.

Andrew Ford ’11 (mathematics and economics ), executive director and head of Morgan Stanley’s Sustainable Insights Lab, highlighted both the alum network and the practical and interpersonal skills he honed at Dickinson, which helped him climb the ladder at the firm.

Several US banks are indicating their willingness to expand their involvement with cryptocurrencies, with regulatory approval.

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today announced results from its quarterly retail investor pulse survey: Majority of investor views remained bullish.

Morgan Stanley plans to explore crypto services, with CEO Ted Pick emphasizing regulation and the evolving potential of digital assets.