Wall Street Opens Lower Amid Earnings Reports from Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo

On January 14, 2026, Wall Street opened on a weak note. Major U.S. stock indexes ticked lower as traders reacted to new earnings reports from big banks. Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo all released quarterly numbers that surprised the market. Some results were better than expected. Others were not strong enough to lift confidence. Investors had hoped solid profits would boost bank stocks and calm traders.