Morgan Stanley lays off 2,500 employees across divisions: Report

Morgan Stanley lays off 2,500 employees across divisions: Report

Morgan Stanley has reportedly laid off about 2,500 employees, nearly 3% of its global workforce, due to shifting business priorities and performance reviews. The move comes despite record revenues in 2025, while firms like Block Inc., Amazon and Oracle are also cutting jobs amid AI-driven industry changes. Mar 5, 2026
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Restrictions to remain in place across Kashmir; Omar Abdullah appeals for peace

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday appealed for peace and communal harmony as authorities decided to continue restrictions across Kashmir as a precautionary measure. Chairing a meeting with civil society and religious leaders, he condemned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and urged people to express their sentiments peacefully. Mar 4, 2026