The observations came in the Fed's semiannual Financial Stability Report
The S&P 500 index dropped 106.84 points, or 2.3%, marking its worst day since February
Banks see few places to put their big profits other than back into the hands of their shareholders
The banks can resume paying out dividends to investors and buying back stock
Several banks will require documented proof or declaration of vaccination
The appointments suggest CEO Jamie Dimon could choose a woman to lead the company after he retires
Both banks released billions from their loan-loss reserves
Trading revenues helped drive results
Tech stocks and IPOs drove the increase
The bank’s balance sheet is heavily weighted toward short-term interest rates