John Goff

John was Online Editor at InvestmentNews from 2009 to 2014. You can see his LinkedIn here.

John Goff
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Hoard 'em, Horns! University of Texas sitting on nearly $1B in gold bullion
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 13, 2011
Hoard 'em, Horns! University of Texas sitting on nearly $1B in gold bullion

Apparently, investment officials for Longhorn endowment not overly bullish; also invest for Texas A&M

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 12, 2011
Goldman Sachs slapped with subpoena in credit crisis probe: Sources

According to sources, the Manhattan DA's office has slapped Goldman Sachs with a subpoena. The district attorney is said to be examining the bank's activities right before the financial meltdown in 2008.

Silver investors holding 'a falling knife'
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 12, 2011
Silver investors holding 'a falling knife'

Hiked margin requirements, plus slowing global economy, triggering biggest drop in futures prices since 1983

Commodities the next CMOs? Money managers square off
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 10, 2011
Commodities the next CMOs? Money managers square off

Prices of commodities from corn to crude spike ever upward. Meanwhile, money managers are boosting their holdings in food and natural resources to near-record levels. But the question remains: will commodities be the great asset class of the 21st century -- or the great bust?

Rising star in wealth management? Wells Fargo crew hitches wagon to U.S. Bancorp
NEWS RIAS MAY 10, 2011
Rising star in wealth management? Wells Fargo crew hitches wagon to U.S. Bancorp

Lender making big push to win ultra-wealthy clients, with ex-Wells execs leading the charge

Commodities routed, raising fears of 'severe' correction
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 06, 2011
Commodities routed, raising fears of 'severe' correction

The Goldman Sachs raw materials index today fell the most in two years. Jim Rogers says the drop is "normal." Others are slightly more worried. Said one investment manager: "This could be one of the most severe corrections that we've seen over the last year."

SEC plan could substantially alter B-Ds' calculation of net capital
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 06, 2011
SEC plan could substantially alter B-Ds' calculation of net capital

Proposal would eliminate need to rely on credit ratings provided by S&P, Moody's, et. al; 'much more difficult to police'

Countries ban short selling in short order
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 05, 2011
Countries ban short selling in short order

Officials in Europe act swiftly to protect banks; 'false market rumors'

Reserve's Bent named 'visionary'  — despite fund collapse, SEC charges
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 05, 2011
Reserve's Bent named 'visionary' — despite fund collapse, SEC charges

Gilt-edged opportunity: Gold in 'can't lose situation'
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 05, 2011
Gilt-edged opportunity: Gold in 'can't lose situation'

Regardless of deficit outcome, U.S. dollar likely to drop; gold futures now at $1,625 an ounce