Goldman's David Solomon toasts 63rd birthday with $39M payday
1. CEO David Solomon earned $39 million last year, up 26%. 2. He receives an $80 million retention bonus for five more years. 3. Goldman Sachs posted strong profits, driven by M&A activity. 4. Stock price has increased 50% in the past year. 5. Retention efforts aim to secure top leadership during hiring competition.