Major US Banks Announce Increased Dividends and Buybacks After Passing Fed Stress Tests

JPMorgan, Bank of America, and others boost shareholder returns following Federal Reserve's positive assessment.

JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley lead with significant dividend hikes and new share repurchase programs.
Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America also announce higher dividends, though with more modest increases.
The Federal Reserve's stress tests confirmed that all 31 tested banks could endure a severe economic downturn.
The new capital distribution plans reflect confidence despite looming regulatory changes under Basel III.
Some banks, like Goldman Sachs, saw notable increases in their stress capital buffers, prompting further regulatory discussions.