Prominently displayed in large font on page 1 of the Goldman research report on Tesla:
"Goldman Sachs does and seeks to do business with companies covered in its research reports. As a result, investors should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this report. Investors should consider this report as only a single factor in making their investment decision."
(I put this in the reply to a child, but I felt it was relevant enough to reply directly to the parent.)
"Goldman Sachs does and seeks to do business with companies covered in its research reports. As a result, investors should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this report. Investors should consider this report as only a single factor in making their investment decision."
(I put this in the reply to a child, but I felt it was relevant enough to reply directly to the parent.)