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Is SLP the NYSE’s answer to Direct Edge’s “Advance Look” Enhanced Liquidity Provider Program or You Trade You Lose, You Trade Goldman Wins

So says Zero Hedge in yet another stunning blog post, this time on how major stock exchanges have, in effect, preferential tiered private clubs that allow the wealthy and connected to [...]

Goldman gives itself billions via AIG and the government

Goldman got $6 billion from AIG, the WSJ reports.

Q. Who was the only financial firm to have a seat at the table during the federal government discussions on saving AIG?

A. You got it, Goldman.

This is grotesque cronyism especially considering that then Sec. of Treasury Paulson was an ex-CEO of Goldman. If [...]