JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) News Today

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) shares increased amid upbeat developments in crypto and blockchain innovation, though some macro risks and talent departures capped gains.

• JPMorgan highlights a more favorable regulatory outlook in the U.S., forecasting a wave of crypto IPOs and a surge in venture-capital investment.
• Completed a first-of-its-kind cross-chain delivery-versus-payment settlement with Chainlink and Ondo Finance, underscoring JPMorgan’s leadership in blockchain infrastructure.
• A Wells Fargo analyst reiterated a bullish stance on JPMorgan, forecasting further upside in the shares.
• J.P. Morgan research flagged that Carvana’s Q2 EBITDA could miss expectations, reflecting JPMorgan’s active equity-research coverage.
• JPMorgan’s analysts upgraded Domino’s Pizza and Newell Brands to overweight, demonstrating ongoing broker activity but with limited direct impact on JPM’s own operations.
• Zacks.com noted elevated retail interest in JPMorgan shares, highlighting strong market attention.
• Jamie Dimon commented that new tariffs may make a “soft landing a little bit softer,” signaling cautious but measured economic outlook.
• JPMorgan hosted Chart Industries and Devon Energy executives at its conferences, reflecting its role as an industry convener.
• JPMorgan said the S&P 500 has limited upside but identified select opportunities, indicating a balanced market view from its strategists.
• JPMorgan Chase ceased to be a substantial holder in Cettire Ltd., a housekeeping move in its investment portfolio.
• Top rainmaker Matthew Demko departed JPMorgan just two years after becoming a managing director, raising concerns about key talent loss.
• JPMorgan warned that oil could surge to $120–$130/barrel amid Middle East tensions, which could drive U.S. inflation back toward 5% and pressure bank margins.