Why JPMorgan Chase Shares Are Plummeting

JPMorgan Chase & Co JPM shares are trading lower by 5.25% to $130.57 Thursday afternoon. Shares of banks and financial services companies are trading lower amid concerns over rising rates as well as the recent increase in short-term yields.

Additionally, the fallout of Silvergate Capital Corp's planned liquidation has weighed on banks with crypto exposure.

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What Else?

The broader banking sector is also experiencing marked weakness during Thursday's session amid SVB Financial Group announcing it is seeking over $2 billion in additional funding.

SVB Financial announced plans to offer $1.25 billion of its common stock and $500 million of depositary shares registered as public offerings.

SVB also announced its completion of the plan to sell its available-for-sale securities portfolio, selling $21 billion of securities...Read More

According to data from Benzinga Pro, JPM has a 52-week high of $144.34 and a 52-week low of $101.28.