Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 9 AM ET: JPMorgan, Goldman Profit Jumps as Banks Kick Off Earnings | J&J ...

A busy 9 AM ET headline mix set the tone for a mixed Wall Street earnings season as JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup kicked off third-quarter results. Banks reported profits that lifted attention on how lenders are navigating the quarter. Among company updates, Johnson & Johnson said it is leaning toward spinning out its hips-and-knees business, while Albertsons pulled FY guidance after its second-quarter profit fell to $51.5 million. UnitedHealth posted third-quarter net income of $4.11 billion. Domino’s reported continued slower sales growth. Other items included BP’s new CEO outlining strategy in December, data-center operator AirTrunk delaying its Singapore IPO, and BMW group deliveries falling 6.3% on ongoing weakness in China.