Big banks just passed their stress tests with flying colors while tech wobbles — rotate into JPMorgan and Goldman
Big banks just got a clean bill of health and are buying back massive amounts of their own stock and raising dividends. Meanwhile, tech stocks are wobbling and the President is pushing for interest rate cuts, which creates a perfect environment for money to rotate into safe, profitable bank stocks.
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The Federal Reserve gave every major bank a passing grade on its stress tests, allowing giants like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to unleash $50 billion in stock buybacks and dividend hikes. While the broader S&P 500 sits at a dangerous technical cliff and tech stocks sell off, the banking sector is flush with cash and returning it to shareholders. Additionally, Trump's recent backing off of the Fed chairman suggests potential rate cuts ahead, which usually helps banks' profit margins.