• Goldman Sachs reports that earnings slipped 11% in the second quarter, but still better than expected [WSJ]
  • Meanwhile, Goldman is shedding M&A bankers [Dealbook]
  • Hedge funder Phil Falcone plans to cut ties to his partner, Harbinger, and expand [NYP]
  • Many smaller hedge funds are having trouble raising money and generating returns [WSJ]
  • Will the change in leadership at AIG give Hank Greenberg an upper hand? [NYP]
  • The family-owned Loews Corp won approval to change their ticker to a coveted, single letter. Now Jimmy Tisch can paint an "L" on his limo with pride [Reuters]