Tag Archives: Goldman Sachs

Confessions of a blogger

Posted on September 21, 2012 by John S. Hopkins, Jr.

I have a confession to make. It’s much harder finding good blog material these days than when the economy was completely down and out. It really makes sense when you think about it. It’s so much easier to write about … Continue reading →

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It pays to be…Jon Corzine

Posted on August 19, 2012 by John S. Hopkins, Jr.

I couldn’t help but see the recent New York Times headline: “No Criminal Case is Likely in Loss at MF Global” The headline caught my attention because as most people know, former MF Global CEO, former Goldman Sachs CEO, former … Continue reading →

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Goldman on the Hot Seat Once Again

Posted on March 14, 2012 by John S. Hopkins, Jr.

By now you may have seen the article in the New York Times where a London based executive director of Goldman Sachs resigned with a vengeance. Greg Smith laid it all on the line in the article basically confirming what … Continue reading →

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Corzine’s failure may not get the scrutiny it deserves

Posted on November 1, 2011 by John S. Hopkins, Jr.

MF Global‘s sudden meltdown is a story in and of itself. But, an even bigger story is the failure was led by former Goldman head and governor of New Jersey, Jon Corzine. Corzine was looking to make MF Global a … Continue reading →

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Warren Buffet’s Big Bet on BAC

Posted on August 25, 2011 by John S. Hopkins, Jr.

Warren Buffet is one of the greatest investors in the history of the world. So, far be it for me to question anything he does on the investment front. Still, I’m puzzled by his recent $5 billion investment (loan) to … Continue reading →

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If Goldman can’t get it right…

Posted on August 21, 2011 by John S. Hopkins, Jr.

According to Reuters, Goldman Sachs has cut its US GDP forecast…again. I say “again” because this is Goldman’s third cut since August, so basically over a 3 week period. Now, I don’t know about you, but really, 3 times in … Continue reading →

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Dick Bove – Sort of like the market

Posted on August 10, 2011 by John S. Hopkins, Jr.

I just read an article in the Wall Street Journal with the title, “Goldman Sachs: Dick Bove Approved“. The article goes on to say Bove raised his rating on Goldman Sachs from a sell to buy. Now, I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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Goldman getting what it deserves

Posted on June 29, 2011 by John S. Hopkins, Jr.

Have you seen the stock of Goldman Sachs lately? If not, all you need to know is that it just hit a two year low. In fact, you have to go back to May, 2009 to see it as low … Continue reading →

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Goldman Sachs can’t win for losing

Posted on April 20, 2011 by John S. Hopkins, Jr.

When a company is in a slump, it doesn’t matter what they do, the critics will come out in droves. Just recently, Goldman Sachs was hammered by Michigan Senator Carl Levin, who criticized them for playing clients against each other. … Continue reading →

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Muni Bonds – Believe Goldman Sachs or Meredith Whitney?

Posted on February 14, 2011 by John S. Hopkins, Jr.

Bertha Coombs of CNBC has an article today where a number of bond analysts were touting municipal bonds as a wise investment. The more I read the story, the more I thought about sub-prime mortgages and how everyone said that … Continue reading →

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