Goldman Sachs news and trends

Case Against Big Banks Overcharging on Corporate Bonds Revived
Legal // July 02, 2024

A lawsuit accusing 10 banking giants of overcharging investors on corporate bonds has been resurrected. The reason, as Reuters reported Tuesday (July 2), is because the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan has overturned the trial judge’s earlier dismissal of the suit, saying...

Half of All Influencers Peak at $15K Per Year
Social Commerce // June 18, 2024

You can make money as a social media influencer. But maybe not enough to get by. A report Monday (June 17) evening by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) examines the hardships facing the people who try to earn a living by posting content on social media....

Stream Innovations Secures Warehouse Facility to Expand Home Improvement Loans
Loans // June 13, 2024

Stream Innovations has secured a $400 million warehouse facility from Goldman Sachs to expand its portfolio of home improvement loans. The company, which provides point-of-sale financing for home improvement and solar installations, currently has $670 million in loans under management and expects to originate $800 million...

Goldman Plans to Double Down on Loans to Super-Rich Clients
Banking // June 13, 2024

Goldman Sachs reportedly wants to double its lending to its most affluent customers. This plan would play out over the next five years for clients with account sizes of more than $10 million, the bank’s private banking chief told Reuters Thursday (June 13). The goal is to...

Interviews & Exclusives
CE 100 Index Slips 3.5%, Led by Tesla and Peloton

April 22, 2024
The CE 100 Index gave up 3.5% for the week as earnings season began in full swing. Stock market gains were few and far between. The banking group eked out a 1% gain.  Goldman Sachs shares were up 3.8%. The company reported earnings that got a boost from Wall Street-related activities. During the conference call with analysts, […]

AI Takes on Role of Contract Management and Negotiator

January 17, 2024
Odds are if you’re reading this you’ve had to deal with a contract at some point in your career. The odds are also in favor of that contract requiring some...

CE 100 Index Climbs 4.2% as Banking Names Rally on Possible Rate Cuts 

December 18, 2023
A broad stock market rally was the hallmark of last week’s trading action. The Federal Reserve signaled a pause on interest rate hikes and three possible rate cuts next year....

Goldman’s GreenSky Sale Shows Building a Consumer Lending Business Is Easier Said Than Done

October 16, 2023
There’s the ambition, and then there’s the reality. For Goldman Sachs, the retreat from consumer-focused, Main Street-financial services continues — evidence of just how bumpy a road can be in...

Quick Reads
Case Against Big Banks Overcharging on Corporate Bonds Revived

July 02, 2024
A lawsuit accusing 10 banking giants of overcharging investors on corporate bonds has been resurrected. The reason, as Reuters reported Tuesday (July 2), is because the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan has overturned the trial judge’s earlier dismissal of the suit, saying the judge should have been recused as his wife held […]

Half of All Influencers Peak at $15K Per Year

June 18, 2024
You can make money as a social media influencer. But maybe not enough to get by. A report Monday (June 17) evening by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) examines the...

Stream Innovations Secures Warehouse Facility to Expand Home Improvement Loans

June 13, 2024
Stream Innovations has secured a $400 million warehouse facility from Goldman Sachs to expand its portfolio of home improvement loans. The company, which provides point-of-sale financing for home improvement and solar...

Goldman Plans to Double Down on Loans to Super-Rich Clients

June 13, 2024
Goldman Sachs reportedly wants to double its lending to its most affluent customers. This plan would play out over the next five years for clients with account sizes of more than $10...