More news about the boom/bust cyclemakers that doesn’t bode well for the individual investor.
On Tuesday, a Goldman executive made an unusual admission that, in some cases, the rumors were true.
goldman sachsGoldman Sachs Bet Against Its Own Advice?Donklephant Wed, 01/13/2010 - 9:52pm
More news about the boom/bust cyclemakers that doesn’t bode well for the individual investor. On Tuesday, a Goldman executive made an unusual admission that, in some cases, the rumors were true. What Republican Resurgence?Donklephant Thu, 11/05/2009 - 2:53pm
It bugs me when either party peddles a false meme before a certain event, as was the case last night with the “GOP is making a comeback if we win anything” talking points. And yet today the media is grabbing it hook, line and sinker. But why? Let’s look at the facts… Tags:
Goldman Sachs Posts $3 Billion Quarterly EarningsNPR Programs: Morning Edition Thu, 10/15/2009 - 7:40am
Goldman Sachs announced Thursday that its quarterly earnings nearly quadrupled from a year ago. The Wall Street bank said it made about $3 billion in the third quarter. Big Banks Give $5.33 Billion In BonusesDonklephant Thu, 07/30/2009 - 11:10am
And this is for 2008…a year when their failure nearly brought the entire world’s financial system to its knees. I don’t care if these bonuses were contractual or not. From the AP comes the list… Shareholders To Get More Say On Executive Compensation?Donklephant Tue, 07/28/2009 - 11:37am
That’s the plan, but color me skeptical. These corporations have too much influence on Capitol Hill. Still, the fact that we’re even talking about it is encouraging. CNN explains why this issue has reignited… Goldman Sachs: Better-Than-Expected EarningsNPR Programs: Morning Edition Wed, 07/15/2009 - 6:59am
The Wall Street financial firm reported profits of nearly $3.5 billion in the second quarter. It has set aside $6.6 billion for compensation. Some Major Banks Not Approved To Return TARP MoneyNPR Programs: Morning Edition Wed, 06/10/2009 - 3:20am
The Treasury Department will allow 10 of the nation's largest banks to repay $68 billion in government investments made at the height of the financial crisis. Rasmussen: Repubs Trusted More Than DemsDonklephant Mon, 06/08/2009 - 9:05pm
But the most important one right now: the economy… The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 45% now trust the GOP more to handle economic issues, while 39% trust Democrats more. Glaeser on HoustonAustinContrarian Wed, 07/23/2008 - 2:00pm
Harvard urban economist Ed Glaeser, whose work I often cite, recently touted Houston in a New York Sun column:
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