Wall Street analysts revealed bold predictions on four portfolio stocks this week, as investors digested the latest inflation data and December earnings season kicked off. Morgan Stanley Wall Street's take: HSBC cut Morgan Stanley's rating to hold from buy on Monday, citing weaker guidance for the firm's wealth management business. MS 1Y mountain Morgan Stanley 1 year The Club's take: We don't blame analysts for stepping to the sidelines. Still, Morgan Stanley has strong growth prospects from its investment banking segment, a business we see improving on a better macroeconomic outlook and a pickup in deal activity. Palo Alto Networks Wall Street's take: Morgan Stanley named Palo Alto Networks the bank's top cybersecurity pick on Wednesday.

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