JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM), Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC), Citigroup (NYSE: C), Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), and Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) have something in common: They're among the biggest names in American banking. But how they make their money can be surprisingly different. Some rely heavily on traditional lending, collecting interest on mortgages, credit cards, and business loans. Others generate billions from investment banking, trading, and managing money for wealthy clients. Some do a little bit of everything. All six banks reported third-quarter earnings on Oct. 13 and 14, giving investors a closer look at the businesses driving their profits.
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