Key Takeaways Goldman shares have risen 26.8% YTD, beating JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley's gains.The bank is exiting consumer banking to focus on markets and wealth management.IB revenues rose 8% in 1H25, with a strong deal pipeline ahead.The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) shares have jumped 26.8% year to date, outperforming the industry's 22.2% rise. Shares of its peers, JPMorgan (JPM) and Morgan Stanley (MS) , have risen 22.8% and 16.9%, respectively, over the same time frame.Price Performance Image Source: ...

Group 1 - Goldman Sachs is expected to report strong second-quarter earnings, benefiting from favorable market trends [1][2] - The firm has seen a significant recovery in trading activities due to President Trump's tariff policies impacting various markets [2] - The bank's shares have increased by 23% this year, indicating positive market sentiment [3] Group 2 - Earnings per share are projected at $9.53, with total revenue expected to reach $13.47 billion [4] - Trading revenue is anticipated to be $3.28 billion from fixed income and $3.65 billion from equities [4] - Investment banking fees are estimated at $1.9 billion, reflecting strong performance in mergers and debt issuance [4]