Goldman Sachs Q4 Earnings and Revenue Beat Expectations

Key TakeawaysGoldman Sachs reported better-than-expected revenue and earnings in the fourth quarter.Revenue of $11.32 billion was 6.8% higher compared to the year-ago quarter while diluted earnings per share rose 65% to $5.48.Strategic objectives and special assessment from the FDIC impacted earnings to $283 million and EPS by $0.83 for the quarter.Goldman Sachs (GS) fourth-quarter results trounced analyst expectations on both earnings and revenue. The bank's strong performance was driven by a 23% year-over ...