Morgan Stanley Reveals Top Picks for French Banking Stocks in 2026 By Investing.com

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-21T03:55:21+00:00

Morgan Stanley has chosen Société Générale as its top French banking stock for strong earnings, while it views BNP Paribas positively due to cost-cutting efforts. It remains neutral on Crédit Agricole due to no immediate growth catalysts.

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2026-02-21 03:55:21

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Morgan Stanley has named Société Générale as its preferred French banking stock, citing strong earnings and consistent performance. The firm is also becoming more positive on BNP Paribas due to cost reduction efforts and capital discipline, while remaining neutral on Crédit Agricole despite its diversified business mix, due to a lack of immediate catalysts.

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