Company Performance - Wells Fargo's stock initially fell due to disappointing net interest income, but they raised their fourth quarter net interest income guidance, maintaining full-year guidance at $47.7 billion despite higher expenses [2][3] - JP Morgan reported a strong quarter with investment banking fees up 17%, trading up 24%, equities up 33%, and deal-making fees up 16%, although the stock is considered expensive at 2.5 times book value [4][6] Market Trends - The asset cap lift for Wells Fargo is crucial for regaining lost market share, which was down 20% since 2017, and is expected to enhance profitability and market share as they invest in their business [3][6] - The current market environment is compared to 1999 rather than 1929, indicating a different economic landscape and potential for growth [8][10] Regulatory Environment - Deregulation is anticipated to create new growth opportunities for banks, with expectations that Basel 3 capital requirements will be adjusted, allowing banks to utilize excess capital for stock buybacks, dividends, and lending [11][12] - The capital requirements for banks are viewed as stronger now, with lessons learned from past financial crises influencing current regulations [13][15]

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