Stock Movers US Banks Surge, Vail Slumps. JB Hunt Slides
Jan 15, 2026
Rachel Pua, an earnings specialist at Bloomberg News, shares her insights on the latest corporate performance trends. She highlights Morgan Stanley's impressive wealth management revenue and record net income, showcasing a surge in bank stocks. In contrast, Vail Resorts faces setbacks due to dismal early-season snow conditions, revising its EBITDA outlook downward. Pua also discusses J.B. Hunt's revenue miss, attributing it to weakened freight demand, while outlining the cost-cutting measures that partially offset the losses.
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Big Banks Led By Trading Strength
- Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs posted strong trading and underwriting results that lifted their shares significantly.
- Morgan Stanley set a record in debt underwriting while Goldman hit record equities trading revenue.
Snow Drives The Entire Resort Ecosystem
- Vail Resorts lowered guidance after one of the weakest early snow seasons in decades at western U.S. resorts.
- Reduced visitation cuts into lift tickets, food, rentals, lessons and lodging across the resort ecosystem.
Personal Photo Shows Missing Snow
- Tim shared a friend's photo of a dirt-road bike ride taken where heavy winter snow normally sits.
- The image illustrated how unusually low snowfall has been this season in traditional ski areas.