The largest bank in the U.S. made news when it announced its spending plans for next year.Earlier this week, JPMorgan Chase (JPM +0.47%) made headlines when it announced that its 2026 expenses would be higher than Wall Street had expected. The bank stock tumbled following the Dec. 10 announcement, closing down nearly 5% on the day.While the initial response was negative, JPMorgan's spending signals the bank is investing in strategic growth. A significant portion of this spending is aimed at attracting top t ...