JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) is included among the 13 Best January Dividend Stocks to Invest in.
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On January 5, Barclays raised its price target on JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) to $391 from $342 and maintained an Overweight rating on the stock. The move came as part of the firm’s broader 2026 outlook for large-cap banks. Barclays sees the same forces that drove double-digit earnings growth and bank stock outperformance in 2025 continuing into next year.
That same day, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) announced the launch of a new advisory unit targeting a select group of clients. The goal is to expand access to expertise beyond traditional dealmaking and financing. The investment advisory services market is expected to grow in 2026, driven by rising technology adoption, geopolitical shifts, and ongoing macro uncertainty. These dynamics are pushing companies to seek more specialized insight into trends that can move markets.
The new Special Advisory Services unit will advise clients on themes such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital assets, geopolitics, healthcare, supply chains, and sustainability. The bank said the unit will be led by global chair of investment banking Liz Myers. Myers brings more than 30 years of experience at J.P. Morgan and previously ran its global equity capital markets business.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) noted that the group will focus on long-standing, top-tier relationships. This includes companies seeking a lead adviser for initial public offerings, established clients pursuing transformational transactions, and mid-sized firms looking to make J.P. Morgan their primary banking partner.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) operates as a financial holding company, with businesses spanning investment banking and financial services for consumers and small businesses.
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