Goldman Sachs Earnings Tumble but Top Estimates

Goldman Sachs reported sharp declines in third-quarter earnings and revenue, hurt by slower summer trading activity. But its profits still easily exceeded analysts’ average forecast.
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Bank of America Resumes Foreclosure Process in 23 States

Bank of America (BAC) is preparing to resume foreclosures in 23 states, just 10 days after halting the foreclosure process on properties in all 50 states. The foreclosure halt came amid concerns that company executives may have…

How Much Will Foreclosures Weigh Down Big Banks?

The crisis could hit bank earnings in several ways, not all of them directly related to the foreclosure problem. One big risk is “putbacks,” the faulty loans banks could be forced to repurchase. JPMorgan puts that cost at up to…