Financials

U.S. stocks were poised to finish the week on a strong note, with major stock indices hovering near record highs, receiving another boost on Friday after the Senate passed a budget blueprint for the next fiscal year.

GE is the third-largest owned stock among institutional investors.

John Flannery, the leader of General Electric for just 2 1/2 months, has already begun dismantling the legacy of his predecessor.

John Flannery, the leader of General Electric for just 2 1/2 months, has already begun dismantling the legacy of his predecessor.

Top U.S. bankers are still hoping that President Trump's administration will make policy changes to boost profits, but made clear in public comments in recent days that they are not seeing any signs of progress so far.

Top U.S. bankers are still hoping that President Trump's administration will make policy changes to boost profits, but made clear in public comments in recent days that they are not seeing any signs of progress so far.

The blue-chip index closed above 23,000 for the first time with a big lift from IBM.

Long-time American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault will step down.

Vertical Group research and bank analyst Dick Bove on the state of the financial sector.

JPMorgan Chase said on Tuesday it would acquire online payment provider WePay as the bank looks to integrate payments into software used by small businesses.

JPMorgan Chase said on Tuesday it would acquire online payment provider WePay as the bank looks to integrate payments into software used by small businesses.

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. said that it agreed to buy payments company WePay Inc. in the bank's first sizable acquisition of a financial-technology startup.

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. said that it agreed to buy payments company WePay Inc. in the bank's first sizable acquisition of a financial-technology startup.

The Dow soared past 23,000 on Tuesday, hitting its fourth milestone of the year amid higher economic optimism and strong corporate earnings.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) is concerned about the potential impacts from the possible implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Tax in 2018, and the company will continue to lobby against the tax.

The Wall Street powerhouse reports third quarter results.

The Wall Street powerhouse reports third quarter results.

An activist investor is launching a campaign for breaking up Swiss bank Credit Suisse into three parts, the Financial Times reported.

An activist investor is launching a campaign for breaking up Swiss bank Credit Suisse into three parts, the Financial Times reported.

Wells Fargo is reporting an 18% decline in third-quarter profits, caused by a significant increase in the bank's legal expenses.