Goldman Sachs Chief Defends Actions in Financial Crisis
Senate hearing features Goldman Sachs executives denying wrongdoing as Fabrice Tourre defends his role in mortgage securities. Lawmakers press CEO Lloyd Blankfein about shorting bets and selling risky assets to investors, amid bipartisan criticism and stalled financial reform talks.
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Ford posts $2.1 billion Q1 profit as shares slide on sustainability fears
Ford Motor Co. reports a first quarter profit of 2.1 billion dollars or 50 cents a share, marking the fourth straight positive quarter. Despite improved U S sales and a rebound in market share, investors worry about sustaining gains with higher steel costs, rising rates, and weaker European demand. Ford Credit profits buoy results but revenues may slow as car sales lag.
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Senators fault Congress and Wall Street at heated hearing
In a televised Senate session lawmakers blamed Goldman Sachs and other Wall Street firms for the financial crisis while executives from Goldman faced questions without showing contrition. Senator Levin spotlighted an expletive-laden email as he pressed if Goldman Sachs should have sold a deal labeled a so called s y deal.
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D-Mich
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