Goldman releases earnings report

Word of record earnings today from the Goldman Sachs Group no doubt has real estate brokers across the city licking their chops. Goldman announced that it earned $9.34 billion this year — the highest earnings figure in Wall Street history — and that it has set aside $16.5 billion for salaries, benefits and, of course, bonus payouts. Brokers hope Wall Streeters will convert their bonuses into down payments on high-end properties in the city. more [NYT]

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