Hi Skihi.
Another long day here, on and off the computer.
This is from the research report from Rob Goldman:
Analyst Certification
I, Robert Goldman, hereby certify that the view expressed in this research report accurately reflect my personal views about the subject securities and issuers. I also certify that no part of my compensation was, is, or will be, directly or indirectly, related to the recommendations or views expressed in this research report.
Then there's the disclaimer you mention.
All we know is that he is compensated but apparently he stands by what he says.
I did email him, by the way, a couple of days ago to ask how he felt things were coming along. I will post the reply if I get one.