JPMorgan results hit expectations on the strength of the consumer unit

JPMorgan Chase & Co. on Friday, the surplus increased by 5% and peaked at the expectations of the consumer bank.

The nation's largest bank of assets reported a profit of $ 9.18 billion, or $ 2.65 per share. Revenues increased to $ 29.12 billion from $ 27.91 billion a year ago.

Analysts followed by Refinitiv had expected earnings of $ 2.35 per share …