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america the awesome
Apr. 22, 2010
Foreclosed-Upon Homeowner Fails to Be Pissed That John Paulson Made Billions Shorting His House
“More power to him.”
By
Jessica Pressler
secret weapons
Apr. 22, 2010
Top Goldman Executive Gary Cohn to Attend Obama Speech
COO to pierce president with laser eyes.
By
Jessica Pressler
charm offensives
Apr. 22, 2010
Goldman’s Blankfein Launches One-man Telemarketing Campaign in Defense of Firm
Just because you’re too big to fail doesn’t mean you’re too big to get on the phone.
By
Jessica Pressler
early and often
Apr. 21, 2010
Obama Denies Goldman Case Was Timed to Regulation Bill, Distances White House From SEC
“We found out about it (the SEC action) on CNBC,” said the president.
By
Jessica Pressler
the doughnut decision
Apr. 21, 2010
Citigroup Still Can’t Afford Doughnuts
This worries us.
By
Jessica Pressler
fab fab
Apr. 21, 2010
Fabulous Fab Goes to Washington
The bond-selling bon vivant at the center of the SEC’s investigation of Goldman Sachs will defend his good name.
By
Jessica Pressler
Apr. 21, 2010
Paolo Pellegrini: Duh, of Course ACA Knew We Were Planning to Short Abacus
A deposition from the former Paulson and Company employee contradicts the government’s case against Goldman Sachs.
By
Jessica Pressler
goldman sachs
Apr. 20, 2010
White House Not Exactly Thrilled About Former Counsel’s New Gig
“We weren’t consulted about the particular position,” spokesman says of Goldman’s new adviser.
By
Josh Duboff
the gorilla
Apr. 20, 2010
Richard Fuld: Lehman Brothers Was ‘Risk Averse’
The Gorilla remains defiant.
By
Jessica Pressler
ballsy crime
Apr. 20, 2010
New York Ponzi Schemers Spent Ill-gotten Gains on a ‘Sexually Themed Cruise’
How else would they celebrate?
By
Jessica Pressler
fi-cri fallout
Apr. 20, 2010
Wall Street to Make Only Healthy, Nutritious Products From Now On
That’s what some people would like, anyway.
By
Jessica Pressler
the rich hunt
Apr. 20, 2010
Mon Dieu! Attacked by Unfriendly Politicians, Fab Fab Flees Britain
The French salesman at the center of the SEC’s case against Goldman Sachs has left unfriendly England.
By
Jessica Pressler
the backlash to the sachslash
Apr. 20, 2010
Wait: Might the SEC Have Had Some Ulterior Motive in Suing Goldman?
We hate to shatter your innocence, but it is possible.
By
Jessica Pressler
earnings report
Apr. 20, 2010
Amid SEC Circus, Goldman Sachs Reports $3.46 Billion in Earnings
“In light of recent events involving the firm, we appreciate the support of our clients and shareholders, and the dedication and commitment of our people.”
By
Jessica Pressler
photo op
Apr. 19, 2010
Here Is a Photo of Vikram Pandit Holding a Falcon
Fun!
By
Jessica Pressler
white men whose hair is full of secrets
Apr. 19, 2010
Just So You Know, Citigroup Has Nothing to Do With This Goldman Sachs Thing
For once, Citigroup is grateful not to be like Goldman Sachs.
By
Jessica Pressler
white men with big problems
Apr. 19, 2010
Fabulous Fab Is Taking a Little Moi Time
The man at the center of the government’s case against Goldman Sachs retreats.
By
Jessica Pressler
white men with big problems
Apr. 19, 2010
‘Fabulous Fab’ Tourre Hated Housing Market, ‘Loved to Party’
The bond salesman at the center of the SEC suit against Goldman Sachs seems fun.
By
Jessica Pressler
photo op
Apr. 19, 2010
Who Wore the SEC’s Fraud Charges Best?
Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein and hedge-fund manager John Paulson both stepped out this weekend in the aftermath of the SEC’s allegations against GS. Who looked most innocent?
By
Jessica Pressler
earnings report
Apr. 19, 2010
Citigroup Thanks America Effusively for Allowing It to Make $4.4 Billion
Vikram Pandit likes you, he really likes you!
fi-cri fallout
Apr. 18, 2010
Times
: Top Goldman Executives Were Actively Involved in Mortgage Unit
Execs including Blankfein got involved when housing market began to collapse, paper says.
By
Josh Duboff
goldman sachs
Apr. 18, 2010
Goldman Prepares to Hand Out $5 Billion in Bonuses for Three Months’ Work
They better get it while they can.
By
Adam K. Raymond
goldmanfellas
Apr. 16, 2010
Jon Corzine Tries to Distract Everyone From Goldman Sachs Issues With Sexy Sexagenarian Love Story
Aw, these Goldman guys will do anything for each other.
By
Jessica Pressler
fi-cri fallout
Apr. 16, 2010
John Paulson Responds to Charges Against Goldman Sachs
“Not our problem,” pretty much sums it up.
By
Jessica Pressler
fi-cri fallout
Apr. 16, 2010
Maybe John Paulson Should Have Been Nicer to Paolo Pellegrini (Updated)
Hell hath no fury like a hedge-fund manager scorned.
By
Jessica Pressler
white men with wings like angels
Apr. 16, 2010
Some Syracuse Students Are Psyched That Jamie Dimon Is Giving Their Commencement Address
“The thing people don’t understand is that they think he’s just some leader of a corporation. But he’s more than that.”
By
Jessica Pressler
fi-cri fallout
Apr. 16, 2010
Goldman’s ‘Fabulous Fab’ Expected to Be the Only One Left Standing When the Market Collapsed
The Goldman VP was impressed with himself for figuring out how to game the system with “complex, highly leveraged, exotic trades he created without necessarily understanding all of the implications!”
By
Jessica Pressler
fi-cri fallout
Apr. 16, 2010
SEC Charges Goldman Sachs With Subprime Fraud (Updated)
Says the firm let hedge-funder John Paulson pay them to structure a crappy CDO, then sold it to clients like it was awesome.
By
Jessica Pressler
vindication
Apr. 16, 2010
Merrill Lynch Acquisition Finally Paying Off for Bank of America
Somewhere, Ken Lewis is saying “I told you so.”
By
Jessica Pressler
sorkinfreude
Apr. 15, 2010
Paul Krugman and Andrew Ross Sorkin Disagree on Even the Tone of Their Conversation
Sorkin said the conversation was “very cordial.” Krugman called it “not much fun.”
By
Jessica Pressler
things that are unintentionally hilarious
Apr. 15, 2010
Dicks In, BJ’s Out at Bank of America
What? What’s funny about that?
By
Jessica Pressler
the greatest depression
Apr. 15, 2010
New York City Is Wall Street’s Trophy Wife
And we have an unfavorable prenup.
By
Jessica Pressler
reality television
Apr. 14, 2010
Undercover Boss
Looks to Wall Street Firms
CBS show looking for willing execs.
By
Josh Duboff
dr. doom
Apr. 14, 2010
Who Wants to Have a Hangover Breakfast With Nouriel Roubini?
Now’s your chance.
By
Jessica Pressler
personal ads
Apr. 14, 2010
Madoff Whistleblower Harry Markopolos Is Honest to a Fault
Want to know how his employee’s marriage ended? He’ll tell you the whole story.
By
Jessica Pressler
white men who are accustomed to winning at life
Apr. 14, 2010
Jamie Dimon Denies Existence Of Wall Street ‘Club’
The JP Morgan CEO denies he played a part in shutting dorky WaMu CEO out of parties, solvency.
By
Jessica Pressler
popularity contests
Apr. 14, 2010
Washington Mutual Failed Because It Wasn’t Part of the Cool Crowd, Says Former CEO
Everything always comes back to high school.
By
Jessica Pressler
the rich hunt
Apr. 14, 2010
JPMorgan Executive ‘Ran Like a Dog’ When Confronted by Angry Homeowners
“He was scared to death because he doesn’t really want to talk to homeowners.”
By
Jessica Pressler
nerd fights
Apr. 13, 2010
Andrew Ross Sorkin Responds to Paul Krugman’s Challenge
Sorkin’s not going down without a fight.
By
Josh Duboff
white men who are accustomed to winning at life
Apr. 13, 2010
Jamie Dimon Will Speak to Syracuse Students Whether They Like It or Not
He won’t even acknowledge their protests.
By
Jessica Pressler
Apr. 13, 2010
NYU Professor’s Admonition Becomes a Student Motto
At Stern Business School, “Get your sh*t together” is the new “Just Do It.”
By
Jessica Pressler
web wedgies
Apr. 13, 2010
Paul Krugman Challenges Andrew Ross Sorkin’s Reporting
“Andrew Ross Sorkin owes several people an apology” for his column this morning, his fellow ‘Times’ man writes. Ruh-roh.
By
Jessica Pressler
inexcusable behavior
Apr. 12, 2010
Vikram Pandit, Wine Waster
The Citigroup CEO orders a $350 bottle of wine and doesn’t finish it.
By
Jessica Pressler
the greatest depression
Apr. 12, 2010
The Dow Closed At 11005.97 Today!
Who’s afraid to say the recession’s over, now?
By
Jessica Pressler
the greatest depression
Apr. 12, 2010
Finally, a Broadway-Style Song About Credit Default Swaps
It’s awesome.
By
Jessica Pressler
oh college!
Apr. 9, 2010
Syracuse Students Protest Jamie Dimon by Dancing, Facebooking
Sigh.
By
Jessica Pressler
mysteries
Apr. 9, 2010
Former Merrill Lynch Executive Forced to Declare Bankruptcy Just to Keep a $14 Million Roof Over His Head
How did things go so wrong for this tan man?
By
Jessica Pressler
book club
Apr. 8, 2010
Hedge-Fund Manager/Author Eric Rosenfeld Explains How Magic Farts Can Affect Your Bottom Line
“You used the word ‘gross,’ but it’s not gross. It’s beautiful.”
By
Jessica Pressler
god’s work
Apr. 8, 2010
Fifteen-Year-Old Goddess Eyes Banking Career
Further proof that the death of Wall Street has been highly exaggerated.
By
Jessica Pressler
reckonings
Apr. 8, 2010
Chuck Prince, Robert Rubin Apologize for Not Being ‘Prescient,’ Present
Like they needed to be psychic to know the stuff on their books was crap.
By
Jessica Pressler
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