Why Is The Street Ganging Up On Goldman?

Contrary to market speculation, Goldman Sachs

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[GS  Loading...      ()   ] is not pursuing an acquisition of Lehman Brothers

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[LEH  Loading...      ()   ], reflecting concerns that integrating two investment banks would be too disruptive, sources familiar with the situation tell us.

That’s hardly surprising to hear. Goldman appears to be struggling with troubles of its own. On Thursday a Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst cut her profit estimates on Goldman on expectations for lower equities trading revenue.

Only one day earlier Banc of America did much the same. In fact Deutsche Bank

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[DB  Loading...      ()   ], JP Morgan

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[JPM  Loading...      ()   ], Oppenheimer and about 10 other banks have all taken Goldman “out to the woodshed” ahead of earnings next Tuesday.

With the Street ganging up on Goldman is now the time to buy?

Goldman is the market’s security blanket, says Joe Terranova. If they have earnings south of $2 there will be a problem next week. But if they can come in after all the downgrades and perform well, it should restore investor confidence.

I'm concerned about Goldman too, adds Pete Najarian. They're very exposed to commodities.

We'll be watching.

What do you think? Tell us now!

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