New York, Jan 15, 2026 (AFP) - Goldman Sachs' profits jump on hot merger market

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2026-01-15

Goldman Sachs' quarterly profits jumped on robust merger activity as clients seize a "window" of opportunity during the Trump administration, bank officials said Thursday. Fueled by higher revenues from merger advisory services and financial markets trading, Goldman Sachs reported profits of $4.4 billion in the fourth quarter, up 12 percent from the year-ago period. Executives expressed a bullish outlook on continued deal flow in 2026, noting the......

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