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JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs Report Big Profits

The New York Times: Banking

The largest banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs, reported bumper profits on Wednesday.

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Foreclosures in China Soar, Threatening to Choke Off Bank Profits

The New York Times: Banking

When the housing market was flying high, mortgage defaults were almost nonexistent. But now the legal system is struggling to keep up with evictions.

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JPMorgan, Citigroup and Wells Fargo Report Better-than-Expected Profits

The New York Times: Banking

billion in profit last quarter, a hefty jump from the same period last year. Three of the biggest banks in the United States made a cumulative $22.3

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Goldman Sachs Reports Steep Fall in Profit, Highlighting Bank’s Woes

The New York Times: Banking

The investment bank reported a profit half as large as its rival Morgan Stanley, to say nothing of larger lenders.

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Europe’s Inflation Issue Moves Into a New Phase: From Profits to Wages

The New York Times: Banking

The European Central Bank expects to bring down inflation, with a big caveat: Companies need to let profits fall as they pay for higher wages.

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UBS Reports $29 Billion Profit, a Record

The New York Times: Banking

The huge gain stems from the bank’s acquisition of its rival Credit Suisse this spring for about $3.2 billion, a steep discount that is skewing its quarterly results.

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A Slimmer Goldman Sachs Posts Hefty Jump in Profit

The New York Times: Banking

The Wall Street bank recorded nearly $4 billion in profit, beating analyst expectations in a tough quarter for big banks.