1. Goldman Scores a Win With Sharply Higher Earnings.
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Andriotis, AnnaMaria and Grant, Charley
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INVESTMENT banking , *BANK loans , *RETAIL banking , *WEALTH management services , *LOANS - Abstract
Goldman Sachs reported a 51% increase in fourth-quarter profit, marking a turnaround after eight quarters of declines. The boost came from the asset and wealth management unit, which saw a 23% jump in revenue, while revenue from investment banking and trading was down. CEO David Solomon has been working to make the bank less reliant on these traditional powerhouses and more focused on managing money for individuals and companies. However, Goldman's full-year profit fell 24%, worse than most other big U.S. banks, and the challenge now is to sustain the success of the strong quarter. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024