Goldman Sachs posts $3.72B profit as bank's traders cash in

"At this time, the economy and markets are generally responding positively to the evolving policy environment. But as developments rarely unfold in a straight line, we remain very focused on risk management," he added. Solomon, who raked in $39 million in compensation last year, and his second-in-command, chief operating officer John Waldron have faced heat from some Wall Street observers after both received a five-year $80 million golden handcuffs bonus. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, seen here last mont ...