Goldman Sachs at 150: Part 2 – Hubris (1929)

After Henry Goldman’s departure from the firm, the seven remaining partners reach outside the family for the first time for a leader. Over the next decade, as the stock market climbs, Waddill Catchings would lead the firm into ever more daring financial schemes – culminating in the crash of 1929 and financial catastrophe for the firm.

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