Goldman Sachs surpassed expectations in the third quarter, reporting an earnings per share of 12.25 dollars and total revenue of 15.18 billion dollars. The strong performance was driven by increased trading and investment banking activities, fueled by market volatility and tariff impacts. Despite a slight premarket dip of 2%, profits rose by 37%. The surge in market activity highlights how volatility can boost revenue for major financial firms, reflecting resilience amid uncertain economic conditions.