JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the U.S. by assets, reported fourth-quarter net income of $14 billion, topping Wall Street’s expectations of $11.7 billion. Quarterly profit rose 50% from a year earlier.

The bank said profit rose 50% to $14 billion in the fourth quarter as noninterest expenses fell 7% from a year earlier.

JPMorgan’s net income soared 50% to more than $14 billion in the fourth quarter as the bank’s profit and revenue easily beat Wall Street forecasts, and other major banks reported banner earnings for t