JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and State Street announced earnings that beat expectations, but their shares fell on fears of a drawn-out erosion of the economy.

JPMorgan Chase reported third-quarter profit of $527 million, suffering a steep decline amid the turbulent markets but avoiding a loss.

As one institution after another is laid low by the present crisis, James Dimon stands at the head of a small band of bankers who are coming out on top in the new financial landscape.

Merrill Lynch and Lehman Brothers rode similar paths of decline but had vastly different endgames.

While the proposed bailout and the newly buoyant market raise Citi’s prospects, the large bank still isn’t out of the woods.

David H. Glaser is the latest Bear Stearns banker to find a place at Bank of America, which, like other firms, has been trying to pick off talent from Bear amid the transition.

David H. Glaser is the latest Bear Stearns banker to find a place at Bank of America, which, like other firms, has been trying to pick off talent from Bear amid the transition.

How Moody’s and other credit-rating agencies licensed the abuses that created the housing bubble — and bust.

How Moody’s and other credit-rating agencies licensed the abuses that created the housing bubble — and bust.