America's Road to Wealth

December 24, 2000 came.

According to European and American traditions, this day 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 Jesus was born.

Jesus, the Son of God, was born in a manger and spent the night peacefully.

To commemorate this night, believers call it Christmas Eve.

It must also be mentioned that foreigners do not eat apples on Christmas Eve.

People's apple is apple, and safety is safe.

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

But it’s not absolute. Every country has its own favorite foods on this day.

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

There are no apples anyway.

Eating apples on Christmas Eve is a Chinese characteristic.

Christmas Eve this year.

For many LSPs around the world, in addition to looking for opportunities to have sex with girls tonight.

They also have one more expectation.

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

In order to expand your own popularity and exposure, as well as the company's reputation.

For the first Yisha show this year, Yisha Company decided to open it to the world and provide broadcast rights for free.

Any TV station or 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 hardware is qualified, then they can live broadcast.

For those media and TV stations that cannot come to live broadcast or even shoot on site.

Yisha Company will also thoughtfully prepare its own videographers to capture all kinds of wonderful MV videos throughout the process.

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

This is a bit like what David Stern did in the early days of the NBA in order to increase the NBA's popularity around the world.

Get famous first, and talk about making money later!

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

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

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

In this first Isa show, Abel was really doing business at a loss.

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

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

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

With all kinds of support from Isa Company, and even the secret support provided by the New York City government.

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

What to watch next.

It’s up to Isha’s angel babies to make a splash in the big show.

Let’s see if they can really make the world realize their beauty and sexiness.

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

The rest is their task.

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

Most of the social elite have little interest in this.

They don't lick the screen.

They can play it real in reality if they want.

Even if you can't play with these forbidden things of Abel.

They can also be played to about the same quality.

Compared with these, which are just 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 Isa show.

Paulson is concerned about nothing but his upcoming career.

It’s Goldman Sachs’ performance and his own income.

The latter two often complement each other.

In other words, as president of Goldman Sachs.

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

Just like now, when I learned that Smith Capital was in Goldman Sachs without knowing it.

After actually buying 1.3% of Goldman Sachs' shares in the secondary market.

Paulson couldn't sit still.

"What on earth does he want to do?" Paulson frowned.

Mr. CEO, when you get this news.

I happened to be inspecting the work of the fixed income commodities department within the company.

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

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

He was born in poverty and worked for Goldman Sachs in his early years.

As a result, it was rejected by Goldman Sachs.

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

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

By chance, Lloyd Blankfein followed the entire J.Aron company and became a part of Goldman Sachs

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 and established the fixed income commodities department.

Blankfein was appointed to head this part of the business.

Blankfein does his job well.

The revenue of this department has increased from US$2.086 billion in 1998 to US$3.254 billion this year.

Because of his excellent working ability.

Jean-Lord Blankfein was appreciated by senior executives including CEO Paulson.

Paulson would even come to visit Lord Blankfein frequently to inspect his work.

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

In other words, the now forty-six-year-old Lloyd Blankfein.

He is one of the company's top executives who has a chance to aspire to the position of CEO of Goldman Sachs.

"Maybe he's thinking of revenge?" Lloyd Blankfein said softly.

"We, Merrill Lynch, and Lehman Brothers. What David Mellon did is not a secret if you want to find out."

Paulson naturally understood what Lloyd Blankfein meant.

Like Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs participated in what the two giants of PNC Financial Services Group saw as rat-shit behavior.

It was a sniper at Smith Capital's foreign exchange investment that caused Smith Capital to lose more than 10 million US dollars.

Among them, Goldman Sachs also made US$4 million from this kind of sniping behavior.

Paulson also thought about this possibility.

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

This left Paulson wondering what Abel would do next.

Do you want to buy Goldman Sachs?

Do not make jokes.

Although Goldman Sachs’ current market value is less than $60 billion.

But in a company like Goldman Sachs, it's easy to buy a small share of the stock.

You can buy it on the secondary market.

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

If there is a forced acquisition, there will be counterattacks from Goldman Sachs management later, including but not including "poison pills", "golden parachutes" and other means.

As long as Goldman Sachs' company and management are unwilling, it will be difficult for outsiders to control the company.

It is definitely difficult to seize Goldman Sachs shares.

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

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

Paulson couldn't even figure it out.

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

But soon another news was sent to the two people.

"He also invested in Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley? Where are the Raymond brothers?"

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

It's not difficult to buy their shares.

“You also bought Lehman Brothers shares?”

"What's the value?"

"Understood."

In the fixed-income commodities department, Paulson put down the phone.

During the call, Goldman Sachs' market surveillance department told him about the CEO.

Today, Smith Capital already holds about 1.1%-1.5% of the shares of each of the four major investment banks.

Because I was very cautious about buying, and the U.S. stock market has not been very good these days.

This made the four major investment banks, who were very keen in this area, wait until Smith Capital took so many of their shares.

They just found out.

This is mainly related to the fact that they did not expect that Smith Capital would acquire their shares.

Acquiring shares without the goal of acquiring a company is of little use to the four major investment banks.

On the contrary, it seems to be helping them by supporting their stock price.

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

Very surprised by this.

Just like I was surprised that Abel suddenly made a big move in the US stock market a few days ago.

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

After thinking about it, Paulson felt that this was the most likely possibility.

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

That’s too arrogant! !

After thinking for a while, Paulson said softly:

"Maybe it's possible. But he is the Wolf of Wall Street after all. And some people now call him the God of Wall Street Investment."

"We cannot underestimate his actions."

"Then let the Market Surveillance Department keep an eye on him," suggested Lord Blankfanti.

This is what the question should mean.

No matter who it was, they suddenly acquired a large number of shares in the four major investment banks.

Even if he verbally claims that it is just a financial investment.

All are the same and 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 suddenly change bosses and affect their leadership status.

But what surprised Paulson even more happened on the afternoon of the 24th.

Because I got an order from the CEO.

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

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

Among them, four stocks have experienced wild rises to varying degrees after the US stock market opened this afternoon.

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

The head of Goldman Sachs’ market surveillance department quickly told Paulson about the incident.

Whoever called their CEO sir, gave them orders. .

If you say anything related to Smith Capital, no matter how big or small, you must inform him immediately.

When Paulson received the call.

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

Worried that there was something urgent, Paulson had to answer the call at short notice.

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

This afternoon, these four stocks surged.

For Smith Capital, the profit almost exceeded US$150 million.

This made Paulson frown.

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

Goldman Sachs' market surveillance unit told Paulson that Smith Capital may not have done so.

These four stocks belong to different industries.

Most of the reasons for the rise in their stocks come from the sidelines.

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

The reason why this company's stock is soaring.

It was because of its main products and technologies that it was spotted by Rabbit, a state-owned infrastructure company on the other side of the ocean.

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

This is a deal involving hundreds of millions of dollars, with hundreds of millions more to come. .

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

In addition, "Andrew Building Materials" itself also issued an announcement confirming this matter.

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

Let this company's stock begin to rise.

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

The situation is similar for the other three stocks.

It’s just that the stock’s rise is not as exaggerated as that of “Andrew Building Materials”.

But the lowest one also rose by 11.9%, which is quite exaggerated compared to other stocks on 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 to the international foreign exchange market and futures?"

"Is he just as good at investing in stocks?"

While thinking about it, 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 the topic turned to Wall Street.

This was nothing.

Paulson is the CEO of Goldman Sachs and a big shot on Wall Street in his own right.

When chatting with Paulson, it would be strange if he didn’t talk about Wall Street.

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

Paulson has long been accustomed to this and has adapted to it.

The key is this guest from Texas.

As soon as we talked about Wall Street, the topic turned to Abe 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 that good in the investment field?"

The guest's name is Richard Lee Armitage, who has the same name as a British actor.

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

This old Richard is one of the think tank members of Little Bush's campaign this year.

He is also a reasonably close friend of Paulson.

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

Paulson's heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself, "Oh no!"

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

The main reason is that Abel doesn't behave like a Texan on Wall Street.

And there has always been little room for Texans on Wall Street.

Except when thinking about physical means, everyone will think of Abel as a Texan.

Then I have scruples and dare not use it.

In normal times.

There was nothing southern about the way Abel spoke and acted.

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 confused.

He had to force himself to smile and said:

"Mr. Abel Smith? Of course it goes without saying. Even on Wall Street, there are not many people like him!"

Looking at Richard, he seemed to have a good impression of him.

It's not yet certain that Paulson can really take over.

Decided to blow it first before talking.

Paulson said some nice things about Abel again.

After hearing 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, by the way. George went to Mr. Smith's farm as a guest a few days ago!"

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

Look at Richard's smile.

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

What I will say next is probably the real purpose.

George went to Smith's house? Who is the George that Richard is talking about!

Paulson was determined at this time.

That nasty little Dixie.

He may have taken refuge with the big shot behind Richard.

Thinking of this, Paulson had a headache.

Originally, that guy was used to running rampant on Wall Street.

Behind the scenes now, if there is support from these people in Texas.

Then there may be no peace for Wall Street in the future.

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

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

But Wall Street also feels that it was wronged.

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

Without the opportunity for them to work hard, how can they make money?

Isn’t it a great thing for everyone to cooperate with each other and make money together around the world?

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 great chat at the cocktail party last time."

"Ha~ That's the best."

Richard smiled and said: "Then we are all friends. Next time we will ask Mr. Smith out together. It's a pity that hunting can't be carried out in New York."

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

Paulson smiled.

But in my heart, I kept shouting for Madfak.

Things suddenly became troublesome.