For the first time in memory, a single bank, JPMorgan, is poised to nab a triple play at the top of the M.& A., debt and equities rankings.

JPMorgan Chase became the latest big bank to pledge to cut monthly payments, by lowering interest rates and temporarily reducing loan balances.

The enhanced program will include the opening of regional counseling centers, the hiring of 300 additional loan counselors, new financing alternatives and a new loan review process.

The dirty little secret of the banking industry is that it has no intention of using the bailout money to make new loans.

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.

Six government agencies, including the F.B.I. and I.R.S., are looking into what led regulators to close the bank.

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

As banks merge, maps of their branches in Manhattan show overlap for many formerly competing banks, which means closings might follow.

As banks merge, maps of their branches in Manhattan show overlap for many formerly competing banks, which means closings might follow.

An exploration of A.I.G.’s demise offers insights into the virally connected financial world that is now imploding.