Sales rose to 6.48 million for 2020, the highest level since 2006
Tech stocks and IPOs drove the increase
The choice for SEC chair signals a more activist role after a deregulatory stretch during the Trump administration
OCC penalizes ex-general counsel in sales practices scandal
U.S. bank's year-over-year profit jumped 42%
The bank's profit rose 4% during the final quarter of the year
The plan includes an additional $1,400 for most Americans
They fell for a third straight month amid a surge in virus cases
The measure aims to encourage consumers and businesses to borrow and spend
Donations halted in response to attack on U.S. Capitol