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Is JPMorgan Stock a Buy Post Q4 Earnings & Under Trump 2.0 Policies?


Published on 2025-01-21 21:40:57 - MSN
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  • The largest American lender, JPMorgan JPM, announced fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results on Jan. 15, before the opening bell. The company's quarterly top and bottom-line numbers easily outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate.

The article discusses the performance and future prospects of JPMorgan Chase & Co. following its Q4 earnings report, in the context of potential policy changes under a second Trump administration. JPMorgan reported a significant earnings beat, with earnings per share of $3.97 against the expected $3.73, and revenue of $38.57 billion compared to the anticipated $37.56 billion. The bank's CEO, Jamie Dimon, has expressed concerns about inflation and the possibility of stagflation, which could impact economic conditions. Despite these concerns, the article suggests that JPMorgan's stock could be a buy due to its robust financial health, with a CET1 ratio of 15.0%, and its strategic positioning to benefit from potential policy shifts like deregulation and tax cuts under Trump 2.0. The bank's diversified revenue streams, including a strong performance in investment banking and trading, along with its ability to navigate through economic volatility, make it an attractive investment. However, the article also notes the uncertainties around policy changes and economic forecasts, advising investors to consider these factors alongside the bank's strong fundamentals.

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