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Sunday, November 22, 
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Banking sector sees green led by J.P. Morgan, Goldman

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It's a big day for earnings announcements from the banking sector, and the stocks are on the rise.

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Here's a summary of some of the most notable earnings announcements:

  •  J.P. Morgan & Chase Co. said earnings fell to $2 billion during the second quarter from $4.23 billion this time last year. The results included the $540 million loss due to the acquisition of Bear Stearns Cos. Revenue fell 3% to $18.4 billion, but exceeded analysts' expectations of $16.55 billion. Stocks are up at $39.87 from $39.47 at market open.

  • Wells Fargo & Co. has remained profitable even with the downturn in the mortgage market. On Wednesday, the bank announced that it had a net income of $1.8 billion compared with $2.3 billion a year ago and record revenue rose 16% from last year to $11.5 billion. Stocks are up  at $27.34 from $26.97 at market open.

  • Charles Schwab Corp. also had positive results for the second quarter. Quarterly profit rose to $295 million, from $292 million last year. Stocks are at $22.59, up from $22.32 at market open.

  • BlackRock Inc. announced that its net income rose 23% as Merrill Lynch & Co. shelved plans to sell off its stake in the company. Merrill Lynch's earnings will be announced at the end of the day. Stocks are around $201, up from the $192 at market open. - Maria Woehr


Troubled banks of Wall Street

Prices as of 1:30pm

Name Open Last price Change Mkt cap
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 38.05 39.75 +3.77 135.93B
Lehman Brothers Inc. 18.08 18.26 +1.66 12.71B
Merrill Lynch & Co. 29.29 30.69 +2.74 30.20B
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. 175.62 183.47 +10.61 72.25B
Morgan Stanley 36.10 39.18 +4.13 41.45B
Citigroup Inc. 17.15 17.72 +1.26 93.08B
Fannie Mae 10.54 11.07 +1.79 10.80B
Freddie Mac 7.76 8.35 +1.65 4.47B
Bank of America Corp. 19.45 22.31 +1.52 5.40B
Wachovia Corp. 10.99 11.93 +1.36 25.50B
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