Goldman Sachs’ profits plunged by two-thirds last quarter while Morgan Stanley reported a 40 per cent year-on-year drop in net income, and companies are facing a record number of shareholder proposals about abortion policies. Plus, Beijing is changing tack in its efforts to secure a firmer grip on the country’s technology companies.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Morgan Stanley retains edge over Goldman due to booming wealth unit
China moves to take ‘golden shares’ in Alibaba and Tencent units
China tech stocks stage $700bn recovery rally
Shareholders bring US abortion battle to the boardroom
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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