Bank of America's quarterly revenue has been largely flat, while JPMorgan Chase has shown consistent growth over the last 8 quarters. Bank of America faces multiple securities fraud class actions and a $1.2 billion penalty from the U.S. Treasury over anti-money laundering rules, and it acquired cybersecurity firm MDSec Consulting Limited and introduced new generative AI capabilities. JPMorgan entered a $20 billion asset management partnership with the Qatar Investment Authority and removed foreign transaction fees from certain credit cards. The article attributes JPMorgan's steadier results to its strong Wall Street businesses, while Bank of America relies more on consumer banking, where it says squeezed American consumers may spend less on financial services.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Financials |
| Industry | Diversified Banks |
| Market cap | $894.6B |
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 337.11 |
| Change that session | -1.88% |
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