Interest RatesApr 09, 2026, 3:36 PM ETJPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) StockJeremy LaKosh6.08K FollowersCommentsSummaryJPMorgan Chase & Co. remains a "Buy" ahead of Q1 earnings, supported by macroeconomic optimism and resilient sector fundamentals.I expect modest balance sheet growth, with lending up around 2% and deposits rising 1%, reflecting sector trends.Net interest income should improve, as stable yield spreads and steady loan/deposit growth offset recent volatility.Despite investment banking headwinds, rising earnings expectations and lower valuation reinforce my bullish stance on JPM.fatido/iStock Unreleased via Getty ImagesIntroductionOne of the world’s largest banks, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), will be one of the first banks to lead off Q1 earnings season next week. The bank’s shares have recently rebounded, mainly due to macroeconomic optimism surrounding a temporaryThis article was written byJeremy LaKosh6.08K FollowersOther writing on Substack: https://yieldstrategies.substack.com/I am currently focused on income investing through either common shares, preferred shares, or bonds. I will occasionally break away and write about the economy at large or a special situation involving a company I've been researching in. I target two articles per week for publication on Monday and Tuesday.About My Background: Bachelors in history/political science, Masters in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance and Economics. I enjoy numbers. I have been investing since 2000. Professionally, I am the CEO of an independent living retirement community in Illinois.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of JPM either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Comments