JPMorgan Chase shared an optimistic 2026 outlook at the UBS Financial Services Conference, focusing on technology-driven growth and global expansion as the stock declined 1.38% to $317.66.

  • The bank is scaling its Security and Resiliency Initiative to at least $150 million annually and implementing 400 AI projects expected to reduce compliance costs by 40%.
  • Strategic growth plans include a $50 billion direct lending capacity and the addition of 1,000 new hires to support global banking expansion.
  • Management emphasized a positive outlook for M&A activity alongside significant technology-driven efficiency improvements.