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Jan 2025
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Why Goldman Sachs Is Betting on Financin...

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P.M. Edition for Jan. 13. Goldman Sachs restructures itself aiming to be one of the biggest players in the increasingly competitive world of financing. Reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis explains what the shift means for the bank’s business. And the Federal Trade Commission plans to sue the U.S.’s biggest landlord over hidden fees. Plus, reporter Belle Lin talks about the new term companies are using to justify the cost of investing in artificial intelligence. Alex Ossola hosts.


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