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Why Bank Stocks Like Bank of America Shot Higher Today

Why Bank Stocks Like Bank of America Shot Higher Today

It seems the U.S. banking system won't collapse after all...at least for now. An unexpectedly bullish update from a regional lender many thought was at risk of collapsing bolstered bank stocks on Wednesday. Quite a few saw notable, market-beating gains, including Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), which closed the day 4.4% higher, and JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) with a 3% gain.