YOU ARE AT:Archived ArticlesMorgan Stanley cuts U.S. telecom ratings

Morgan Stanley cuts U.S. telecom ratings

PHILADELPHIA, United States-Morgan Stanley cut its rating on the U.S. telecommunications industry to “cautious” from “in line,” according to a Reuters report.

The firm cited the recent strong stock performance and reduced earnings expectations compared with the rest of the market, according to Reuters.

Morgan Stanley cut Verizon Communications’ rating to “equal weight” from “overweight” and raised BellSouth’s rating to “overweight” from “equal weight.” It also said it expects earnings among Baby Bells to decline next year.

ABOUT AUTHOR