
US banks rise as Fed stress test success clears path for payouts
By Manya Saini (Reuters) -Wall Street’s biggest banks rose in morning trading on Monday after sailing through the U.S. Federal Reserve’s annual health check, setting the stage for billions in stock buybacks and dividends. The central bank said on Friday that 22 of the largest U.S. banks were well-positioned to withstand a future economic downturn and continue lending, with its stress test show ...