JPMorgan Chase released its 2026 Business Leaders Outlook survey, highlighting strong optimism among U.S. small and midsize business leaders for growth, even as the stock closed down 1.91% at $328.22.
- The firm's asset-management unit immediately cut ties with proxy advisory firms, according to an internal memo cited by the WSJ.
- Middle market firms reported rebounding confidence, prioritizing new products (58%), market expansion (53%), and AI adoption (59%).
- CEO Jamie Dimon realized approximately $770 million in 2025 stock gains and compensation.