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MS expands into alternatives with EquityZen deal and private credit push, aiming to drive AUM growth while navigating rising risks in a tighter market.

Rand Araskog joins as Partner from Permira Eric Ghernati transitions to Partner role from J.P. Morgan Asset Management U.S. Equity Group NEW YORK, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- J.P.

Shares of Meta Platforms have come under pressure in 2026, but Morgan Stanley sees the recent pullback as a potential entry point, citing strong fundamentals and long-term growth drivers. The stock is down about 19–20% year-to-date, weighed by legal setbacks, macro uncertainty, and heavy spending on artificial intelligence.

There's a “tactical buying opportunity” as concerns about AI and regulatory matters lead Meta's stock to trade at an unusually large discount to its historical average.