America’s Road To Wealth

  Chapter 184 Support from the Bush family

  December 24, 2000 came.

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

   is a relatively important festival in western countries.

  Christmas Eve is said to be the day before Asus was born.

  Asu is the son of God, born in a manger, and passed the night safely.

  Christians call it Christmas Eve to commemorate this night.

   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, several things that must be eaten on Christmas Eve are turkey, various pies, almond cakes, and fruit cakes.

   Anyway, there are no apples.

  Eating apples on Christmas Eve is a Chinese characteristic.

   Christmas Eve this year.

  For many LSPs around the world, other than 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 Company 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.

  ISA 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.

   This is a bit like the early NBA, what David Stern did when he wanted to increase the NBA's popularity around the world.

   Get famous first, and talk about making money later!

  If it weren't for the US broadband at this time, it doesn't support high-definition video streaming.

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

   It can be said that it is for 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 traffic king in the United States.

  Combined with Isha Company, the preliminary 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's Isa's angel babies, whether they can make a big splash in the big show.

  See if they can really make the world realize their beauty and sexiness.

  What Abel and Isa can do for them has been done.

  The rest is their task.

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

  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 **** Issa show at all.

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

   is the performance of Goldman Sachs and his own income.

  The latter two often complement each other.

   In other words, as the president of Goldman Sachs.

   Paulson is of course most concerned about the company.

   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 the **** 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 one who can answer his question is naturally the head of the fixed income commodities department standing in front of Paulson at this time, the 46-year-old Lold Blankfein this year.

  Lolde 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.

  Lauld Blankfein followed the entire J.Aron company and became a member of Goldman Sachs 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 establish the Fixed Income Commodities Department.

   Blankfein was appointed as the director of this part of the business.

  Blankefein's work ability is very good.

   Increased the revenue of this department from 2.086 billion US dollars in 1998 to 3.254 billion US dollars this year.

   Because of its excellent work ability.

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

  Paulsen even often comes to inspect work at Lloyd Blankfein's side.

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

   In other words, Lold Blankfein, who is only forty-six years old this year.

   is one of the company's top executives who have the opportunity to ask for the CEO position of Goldman Sachs.

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

   "We, and Merrill Lynch, and Lehman Brothers. It's not a secret if you want to check what David Mellon did."

  Paulson naturally understood what Lauald Blankfein meant.

   Like Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs participated in what was seen as rat **** by the two giants of PNC Financial Services Group.

   It was to attack Smith Capital’s foreign exchange investment, causing Smith Capital to lose more than 10 million U.S. dollars.

  Among them, Goldman Sachs also made four million dollars 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 60 billion US dollars.

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

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

  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 the shares.

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

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

  Things that Paulson couldn't figure out.

  Lauld Blankfein certainly couldn't figure it out.

   But soon another message was sent 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 stocks.

   "Lehman Brothers also bought?"

   "What about the value?"

"Understood."

  In the Fixed Income Commodities Department, Paulson put down the phone.

  On the phone, Goldman Sachs' market surveillance department 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 just found out.

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

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

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

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

   This is very surprising.

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

  Lauld 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.

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

   That's too arrogant!

   After thinking about it, Paulson said softly:

   "Maybe there is such a possibility. But he is the wolf of Wall Street after all. And now some people call him the God of Wall Street investment."

   "We can't underestimate his actions."

  Lauld Blankfanti suggested: "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.

   are all the same, and will be closely monitored by the four major investment banks.

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

  The senior management of the company does not 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 surveillance department quickly told Paulson about the matter.

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

   Say anything related to Smith Capital, no matter how big or small, you must notify 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 skyrocketed.

   Let Smith Capital make a profit of almost more than 150 million US dollars.

   Paulson couldn't help frowning.

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

  Goldman Sachs' market surveillance department 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 stock of this company is skyrocketing.

  Because of its main products and technologies, Rabbit, a state-owned infrastructure company on the other side of the ocean, took a fancy to it.

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

   This is a deal that involves hundreds of millions of dollars, with hundreds of millions more to follow. .

   This news has been approved by the relevant departments of Rabbit.

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

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

   Let the company's stock start to rise.

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

  The situation is similar for the other three stocks.

   is the rate at which the stock rose, not as exaggerated as "Andrew Building Materials".

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

   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 guests from Texas, and continue to drink afternoon tea leisurely.

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

   It was nothing.

   Paulson is the CEO of Goldman Sachs, himself a big shot in Wall Street.

   Chatting with Paulson, it would be strange if we 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.

  As soon as 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 is Richard Lee Armidage, the same name as a British actor.

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

  This old Richard was one of the members of the think tank during the small bush election this year.

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

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

   Paulson thumped in his heart, and secretly said something bad—

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

   Mainly Abel was on Wall Street, not acting like a Texan.

  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 as a Texan.

   Then I have scruples and dare not use it.

  Usually.

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

   It's easy for everyone on Wall Street to ignore that this guy is actually from Texas.

   Facing Richard's question, Paulson felt a little distraught.

  He could only force himself to laugh:

   "Mr. Abel 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 lead.

  Decided to blow it first before talking.

   Paulson had some nice 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 visited Mr. Smith's farm as a guest!"

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

  Looking at Richard's smiling face.

  Paulsen didn't understand at this time that the other party's 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 Smith's house? Who else could Richard be talking about George!

   Paulson was determined at this time.

   That nasty little Dixie.

  May have taken refuge in the big man behind Richard in front of him.

  Thinking of this, Paulson got a headache.

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

  Behind now, if there is support from these people 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 working hard to make money for Wall Street.

   But Wall Street also felt that they were wronged.

   If Wall Street didn't take the initiative to cause trouble everywhere, where would they have the opportunity 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?

  Paulsen 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 said with a smile: "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 indiscriminately."

   "Of course no problem. But there are places in New York where you can hunt. It's just that there are no game in the city."

   Paulson smiles.

  But in my heart I kept shouting Madfak.

  Things suddenly became troublesome.

  (end of this chapter)