Wells Fargo Stock Rises as Fed Removes $1.95T Asset Cap After 7 Years

Key Takeaways WFC shares rose nearly 3% after the Fed removed its asset cap imposed in 2018. The Fed cited WFC's improved governance and risk controls in lifting the growth restriction. Without the cap, WFC can now grow deposits, loans, and fee-based services to boost earnings.Shares of Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) climbed nearly 3% in after-hours trading yesterday as the bank cleared a major obstacle to its growth plans. The Federal Reserve has removed the $1.95-trillion asset cap on WFC after years of re ...