Coronavirus

BofA joins rival banks in setting aside billions for loan losses

Its prediction that business conditions will remain weak this year — and into next year — stands in stark contrast to forecasts from political leaders that the economy will rebound quickly from the coronavirus pandemic.

Nearly everything fell during the difficult first quarter: net income, advisory assets, IRA assets, and advisor headcount.

The father-son team praised Ameriprise’s assistance in the face of the coronavirus pandemic after making the move.

Though hopeful for a second-half bounceback in the economy, JPMorgan Chase is prepared for 20% unemployment, lackluster GDP and losses in its loan portfolio that could reach tens of billions of dollars.

For starters, they can use the windfall to pay off debt, shore up their HSAs and build a cash reserve.

The damage hints at what’s to come when the rest of Wall Street reports results this week.

The $349 billion stimulus package from the Small Business Administration provides loans to cover payroll, rent and utilities for up to eight weeks.

Just days after the Fed lifted Wells Fargo's asset cap so it could make more Paycheck Protection Program loans, it warned customers its queue is long and they may want to go elsewhere before program funds are exhausted.

The fund ditched its tail-risk protection weeks before the coronavirus sent stocks into a tailspin, according to people familiar with its decision.