The Federal Reserve's annual stress tests released Wednesday show that the largest US banks could withstand a severe recession with plenty of capital on hand to absorb hundreds of billions in losses.

Projected losses dropped for the second year in a row in this year's Federal Reserve stress test compared to the year prior, to the lowest level in at least seven years. Read more here.

It's a good time to invest in bank stocks.

There is a new twist this year with the Fed's stress tests.

For bank lobbyists advocating for lower capital, the stress test results appear to validate that banks have more capital than they need. That conclusion is premature.

A chemical stress test uses medications to simulate your heart’s response to exercise. A stress test can assess how well your heart performs during exercise. Your doctor may suggest a stress test if ...