America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 184 Support from the Shrub Family

December 2000, 12 came.

This day, according to European and American traditions, will be called Christmas Eve, also known as Christmas Eve.

It is a relatively important festival in western countries.

Christmas Eve is said to be the day before the birth of Asus.

Asus, the son of God, was born in a manger and passed the night safely.

In order to commemorate this night, believers call it Christmas Eve.

In addition, it must be mentioned that foreigners do not eat apples on Christmas Eve.

People's Apple is apple, and Ping An is safe.

European and American countries that celebrate this festival generally eat turkey.

But it is not absolute, each country has its own favorite food on this day.

For example, Americans must eat turkey, various pies, almond cakes, and fruit cakes on Christmas Eve.

Anyway, there are no apples.

Eating apples on Christmas Eve is a Chinese characteristic.

Christmas Eve this year.

For many LSPs around the world, apart from looking for an opportunity to let the girl i shoot tonight.

They also have one more expectation.

That's the Christmas Eve show in Elizabeth's back garden!

In order to expand their popularity and exposure, there is also the company's reputation.

For the first Isha show this year, Isha decided to open and provide broadcasting rights to the world for free.

Any TV station or any media company that can come to the scene to shoot will come to the scene to shoot.

If they want to play live broadcast, as long as their own hardware is qualified, then they can broadcast live at will.

For those media and TV stations that cannot come to the live broadcast, or even go to the scene to shoot.

Yisha company will also carefully prepare its own cameraman to shoot all kinds of wonderful MV videos throughout the process.

Then provide these videos for free to those TV stations or media who have ideas and needs.

It's a bit like the early days of the NBA, what David Stern did when he tried to raise the profile of the NBA around the world.

Get famous first, and talk about making money later!
If it were not for the US broadband at this time, it would not support high-definition video streaming.

Abel wanted to broadcast the first Issa show live on the Internet for free.

It can be said that it is for the sake of popularity and for the reputation of Yisha Company.

This is the first Isa show, Abel is really losing money in business.

And because of Abel, the first generation of traffic king in the United States.

Coupled with the Isa company, the early preparations were done well enough.

The five major TV networks in the United States, as well as many cable TV stations, have sent reporters and photographers over.

With the support of Isa Corporation, and even the secret support provided by the government of New York City.

Tonight's Yisha Company's first annual show has already attracted enough attention.

What to watch next.

It is Isa's angel babies, whether they can make a blockbuster in the big show.

Let's see if they can really make the world realize how beautiful and sexy they are.

Everything Abel and Isa can do for them has already been done.

The rest is their task.

But in fact, most of the people who pay attention to them are ordinary people or LSPs.

Most of the social elite, they have no interest in this.

They don't lick the screen.

They can play in reality if they want.

Even if you can't play these Abel's restrictions.

They can also play to about the same quality.

Compared with these occasional "pastimes" in their eyes.

These elites value their own status more.

And the money and power that can bring them status.

Like Paulson, the president of Goldman Sachs, although he is also in New York.

But Paulson really doesn't care about the bullshit Issa show at all.

What Paulson cares about is other than his upcoming career in the future.

It is the performance of Goldman Sachs and his own income.

The latter two are often complementary.

In other words, as president of Goldman Sachs.

Of course, Paulson is most concerned about the company's affairs.

Like now, when I learned that Smith Capital was at Goldman Sachs myself unknowingly.

After buying a 1.3% stake in Goldman Sachs in the secondary market.

Paulson couldn't sit still.

"What on earth is he trying to do?" Paulson frowned.

Mr. CEO, when you get the news.

Just happened to be inspecting the fixed income commodity department in the company.

Therefore, the person who can answer his question is naturally the 46-year-old Lloyd Blankfein, the head of the fixed income commodity department standing in front of Paulson at this time.

Lauder Blankfein is a New Yorker, born in Brooklyn, New York.

He was born in poverty and applied for a job at Goldman Sachs in his early years.

The result was rejected by Goldman Sachs.

Later Lauder Blankfein went to work for another commodity trading company called J.Aron.

Within two years, J.Aron was acquired by Goldman Sachs.

Lloyd Blankfein became a member of Goldman Sachs following the entire J.Aron company due to a mistake
In view of the increasingly important position of J.Aron within Goldman Sachs Group.

In 1997, Goldman Sachs merged J.Aron with its fixed income business to create the Fixed Income Commodities Division.

Blankfein was named head of the business.

Blankfein's ability to work is outstanding.

The revenue of this department has increased from 1998 billion US dollars in 20.86 to 32.54 billion US dollars this year.

Because of its excellent working ability.

Let Lauder Blankfein be admired by senior executives including CEO Paulson.

Paulson would even often come to Lauder Blankfein to inspect the work.

It is said that Paulson already has the idea of ​​seeing Lloyd Blankfein as his future successor.

In other words, like Lauder Blankfein, who is only 46 years old this year.

One of the company's top executives with a chance at Goldman Sachs CEO.

"Perhaps he wants revenge?" Lold Blankfein said softly.

"We, and Merrill Lynch, and Lehman Brothers. It's no secret that we want to find out what David Mellon did."

Paulson naturally understood what Lold Blankfein meant.

Like Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs participated in what was viewed as rat shit by the two titans of PNC Financial Services Group.

It is to attack Smith Capital's foreign exchange investment, causing Smith Capital to lose more than 1000 million US dollars.

Among them, Goldman Sachs also made $400 million in this kind of sniping.

Paulson also thought of this possibility.

I just didn't expect that the other party would use the acquisition of Goldman Sachs shares as a counterattack.

This made Paulson wonder what Abel would do next.

Do you want to buy Goldman Sachs?

Do not make jokes.

Although Goldman Sachs is now worth less than $600 billion.

But for a company like Goldman Sachs, it is very easy to buy a small part of the shares.

It can be bought in the secondary market.

But once the warning line of the company or shareholders is reached, the difficulty of acquisition will increase exponentially.

If the acquisition is forced, it will face counterattacks from the management of Goldman Sachs, including but not between "poison pills" and "golden parachutes".

As long as the company and management of Goldman Sachs are unwilling, it is difficult for outsiders to control the company.

It is definitely very difficult to seize Goldman Sachs from shares.

After all, among the four major investment banks, Goldman Sachs is equally greedy.

But it never dies. In terms of the company's security, it is almost the same as Morgan Stanley.

Something Paulson couldn't even figure out.

Of course, Lauder Blankfein couldn't figure it out either.

But soon another message was delivered to the two of them.

"He also invested in Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley? What about Raymond Brothers?"

The four major investment banks on Wall Street are all listed companies.

It is not difficult to buy their shares.

"You bought Lehman Brothers too?"

"What about the value?"

"understood."

In the fixed income commodities department, Paulson puts down the phone.

On the phone, Goldman's market watchdog told him about the CEO.

Now in the hands of Smith Capital, each of the four major investment banks has about 1.1%-1.5% of the shares.

Because I was very cautious in buying, and the US stock market has not been very good these days.

This makes the four major investment banks, which are very keen in this regard, wait until Smith Capital takes so many of their shares.

They've only just found out.

This is mainly because they did not expect that Smith Capital would acquire their shares.

The acquisition of shares that is not aimed at acquiring companies is of no use to their four major investment banks.

Instead, it is supporting their stock prices, and it seems to be helping them.

This made the four major investment banks who thought that Abel would take some action.

Very surprised by this.

It's like being surprised by Abel's sudden big shot in the US stock market a few days ago.

Lloyd Blankfein made a judgment: "Maybe the other party is just a financial investment?"

After much deliberation, Paulson also felt that this was the most possible possibility.

Otherwise, does Abel really want to buy Goldman Sachs or the other four major investment banks?

That's too arrogant! !
After thinking about it, Paulson said softly:
"Maybe it's possible. But he's the Wolf of Wall Street after all. And now some people call him the God of Wall Street investing."

"We can't underestimate his actions."

Lloyd Blankfanti advises: "Then let the Market Inspection Department keep an eye on him!"

This is what the title should mean.

No matter who it is, suddenly acquire a large number of stocks of the four major investment banks.

Even if he verbally claimed it was just a financial investment.

All the same, they will be closely monitored by the four major investment banks.

Shareholders don't want to lose control of the company.

The company's top executives don't want to change their boss suddenly, which will affect their leadership position.

But something that surprised Paulson happened on the afternoon of the 24th.

Because of the order from the CEO.

Goldman Sachs' market surveillance department naturally began to keep an eye on Smith Capital.

This kind of close monitoring allowed Goldman Sachs to discover among the 131 stocks that Smith Capital invested in a few days ago.

Among them, four stocks have skyrocketed to varying degrees after the U.S. stock market opened this afternoon.

One of them, "Andrew Building Materials (stock code: adlgs)", soared by about 36% in two hours.

The person in charge of Goldman Sachs' market monitoring department quickly told Paulson about the matter.

Who called their Mr. CEO, had commanded them. .

Say anything related to Smith Capital, no matter how big or small, you must inform him as soon as possible.

When Paulson received the call.

He was having afternoon tea in a hotel with a guest from Texas.

Worried about some urgent business, Paulson had to answer the call temporarily.

On the phone, Paulson learned about the skyrocketing price of the four stocks bought by Smith Capital.

This afternoon, these four stocks soared.

Just let Smith Capital, the profit is almost more than 1.5 million US dollars.

This made Paulson couldn't help frowning.

On the phone, Mr. CEO asked whether Smith Capital had engaged in stock price manipulation and other behaviors.

Goldman's market watchdog told Paulson that Smith Capital may not have done so.

These four stocks belong to different industries.

Most of the reasons for their stocks to rise come from outside the market.

For example "Andrew Building Materials (ticker adlgs)".

The reason why the company's stock price soared.

It was because of its main products and technologies that it was taken by a state-owned infrastructure company from the other side of the ocean.

The Rabbit company wants to obtain technology related to Andrew's building materials.

It was a deal that involved hundreds of millions of dollars, with hundreds of millions more to follow. .

This news has been recognized by relevant departments of Rabbit.

In addition, "Andrew Building Materials" itself issued an announcement to confirm this matter.

This makes the market immediately optimistic about "Andrew Building Materials (stock code adlgs)".

Let the company's stock start to rise.

Paulson didn't feel that Abel's tentacles could reach the rabbit at this moment.

The same is true for the other three stocks.

It is the rate at which the stock has risen, which is not as exaggerated as "Andrew Building Materials".

But the lowest one also rose by 11.9%, which is exaggerated compared to other stocks in the market at this time.

After hanging up the phone, Paulson touched his bald head.

"Could it be that this guy is not only sensitive in the international foreign exchange market and futures."

"Is he equally good at investing in stocks?"

While thinking, Paulson returned to his seat.

Continue to smile and talk with the guests from Texas, and continue to drink afternoon tea leisurely.

While chatting, Paulson looked at the guest and suddenly changed the topic to Wall Street.

This would have been nothing.

Paulson, CEO of Goldman Sachs, is a big name on Wall Street in his own right.

Chatting with Paulson, it would be strange if you didn't talk about Wall Street.

Many people outside of Wall Street have always liked to talk about Wall Street.

This point, Paulson has long been used to and adapted to.

The key is this guest from Texas.

When we talked about Wall Street, we talked about Abel Smith.

"Ha~ When it comes to Wall Street, in Texas, we will definitely talk about Mr. Smith. To be honest, I'm curious, is he really so good in the investment field?"

The guest's name was Richard Lee Armidage, the namesake of a British actor.

But this Richard's status is much higher than that of that actor Richard.

This old Richard was one of the brain trusters for this year's Bush campaign.

He is also a friend with whom Paulson has a decent relationship.

Looking at Richard, he seemed very concerned about Abel Smith's affairs.

Paulson's heart thumped, and he secretly said something bad——

[I seem to have overlooked the fact that that guy is from Texas! ! 】

Mainly Abel didn't act like a Texan in Wall Street.

And on Wall Street, there has never been a place for Texans to speak.

Except when you want to use physical means, everyone will think of Abel's identity as a Texan.

Then there are scruples and dare not use it.

usual time.

Abel's way of talking and doing things is not at all like a southerner.

It's easy for everyone on Wall Street to overlook that this guy is actually from Texas.
Facing Richard's question, Paulson was a little upset.

He could only force himself to laugh:
"Mr. Abe Smith? Of course it goes without saying. Even in Wall Street, there are not many people like him!"

Looking at Richard, it seems that he has a good impression of the other party.

It is not yet confirmed that Paulson can really take the position.

Decided to blow it up first.

Paulson had some good things to say about Abel again.

After listening to these words.

Richard smiled, and then said in a long voice:
"Actually, I know Mr. Smith's father, Alexander Smith. We have had dinner together before."

"Oh, that's right. A few days ago, George went to Mr. Smith's farm as a guest!"

"At that time, Mr. Smith's mother, Ms. Emily cooked the Texas-style steak. I still remember the taste!"

Look at the way Richard smiles.

Paulson didn't understand at this time that the other party's purpose of coming to him for afternoon tea was actually a secondary purpose.

The words to be said later are probably the real purpose.

George went to the Smiths?Who else could Richard be talking about George!

Paulson was determined at this time.

That nasty little Dixie.

Maybe he has taken refuge in the big man behind Richard in front of him.

Thinking of this, Paulson had a headache.

Originally, that guy was used to rampage on Wall Street.

Back now, if only there was support from these guys in Texas.

Then Wall Street may never have peace.

You must know that these people have never had a good impression of Wall Street.

They always feel that they are making money for Wall Street through their hard work.

But Wall Street also felt wronged.

If Wall Street didn't take the initiative to stir up trouble everywhere, where would they have a chance to work hard?
Without the opportunity for them to work hard, how can they make money?

Everyone cooperates with each other and makes money all over the world together. Isn't this a good thing?
Paulson thought this in his heart, but kept a smile on his face and said:
"Haha~ I have a good relationship with Mr. Smith. We had a good chat last time at the reception."

"Ha~ That's the best."

Richard smiled and said, "Then we will all be friends. Next time we will ask Mr. Smith out together. It's a pity that New York can't hunt randomly."

"Of course. But New York has places to hunt. It's just that there's no game in the city."

Paulson smiled.

But in my heart I kept shouting Madfak.

Things suddenly became troublesome.

(End of this chapter)