In this Motley Fool podcast recorded October 13, 2026, the hosts discuss the first major bank earnings reports, where JPMorgan posted EPS of 557 against expectations of 590, yet its stock rose while peers that beat estimates fell. Lou Whiteman attributes part of the miss to securities losses and slower investment banking, and says banks with heavy trading models did well while more diversified or rate-sensitive lenders showed signs of strain. Matt Frankel highlights card spending at major banks up 10% to 13% (6% to 9% after inflation), lower net charge-off rates and strong consumer credit quality, while business loans drove most reserve builds. The episode also covers the difficulty of automating warehouses and investment opportunities in robotics and automation.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Financials |
| Industry | Diversified Banks |
| Market cap | $913.3B |
| Close on 11/04/2026 | 352.19 |
| Change that session | +4.20% |
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