Now that the largest six U.S. banks have reported their fourth-quarter results, it is clear that investors are continuing to celebrate the group’s performance. And although the banks have varying business models,

JPMorgan Chase on Wednesday posted record quarterly and annual earnings and revenue, reinforcing the company’s status as the biggest and most profitable bank in U.S. history.

JPMorgan Chase reported fourth-quarter results Wednesday that came in above analysts' expectations as investment banking fees rose.

JPMorgan Chase is out with its fourth-quarter results and it's a blowout report. Here are the highlights: Profit was up 50%. That amounted to $4.81 a share, well above what analysts polled by FactSet expected at $4.

The $4 trillion-asset bank posted its highest-ever annual profit but also said its CEO succession plan is still in the works.