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General · 13 April 2026

$5.63 billion profit marks Goldman Sachs' best quarter.

$5.63 billion profit marks Goldman Sachs' best quarter.

Goldman Sachs achieved its best quarterly financial performance in five years, largely driven by high market volatility. Its net first-quarter earnings reached $5.63 billion, showing a 19 per cent rise. Traders brought in a record $5.33 billion revenue, and equity trading sales increased 27 per cent, with investment banking fees up 48 per cent.

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