JPMorgan enters Q1 with strong capital, rising earnings, and steady loan growth. The bank beat expectations with net income of $14.6B, EPS above $5, and revenue near $46B, showing resilient consumer activity and solid trading performance. Credit costs increased, but capital ratios stayed strong, kee

Layoff plans hit their highest January total since the global financial crisis while hiring intentions reached their lowest since the same period, outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported Thursday. U.S. employers announced 108,435 layoffs for the month, up 118% from the same perio

Given the risks of low liquidity and unpredictable movement, many traders choose to reduce exposure or stay out of the market entirely on Christmas Eve. This approach is often described as “sitting on hands” a disciplined decision to protect capital rather than chase uncertain opportunit