Goldman Hits October 2007 Stock Peak—The Vampire Squid Is Back But Not For Long

When Goldman's stock hit $241.70 Friday afternoon it was notable for three reasons. First, it reflected a 33% gain since its pre-election close of $181, suggesting perhaps all that tribute money for Bill and Hillary speeches wasn't so necessary after all. Or, better still, that swamp draining does not include beaching the vampire squids.