Investment banking and brokerage stocks have been reviewed for their q1 performance, with some companies such as Lazard and Moelis seeing their shares increase. Various outlets have compared the earnings of different companies in the sector, including Raymond James, Houlihan Lokey, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, and BGC. The reviews highlight both winners and losers among the investment banking and brokerage stocks, although one outlet appears to have mistakenly referenced q4 earnings.