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Zuckerberg’s Remarks Give Facebook Shares a Boost — But Can He Deliver?
On Wall Street, confidence in corporate management is crucial. Zuckerberg outlined his strategic vision. Now, Facebook needs to execute.
Facebook Hits Record Low as Insider Stock Sale Lock-Up Period Ends
Facebook’s IPO — in which insiders cashed out $10 billion — now ranks as “the worst performer among all large IPOs on record,” according Bloomberg.
Groupon Plunges 20% on Weak Deal Growth
Chicago-based daily-deals website Groupon watched its already discounted stock price plunge by 20% after the company reported sales numbers that failed to impress Wall Street. Groupon said weakness in Europe and foreign-currency …
The Social Media Tech IPO Boom: An Insider’s Game?
Billion-dollar cash-outs at Facebook, Zynga and Groupon. Abysmal stock performance.
Why the Market Loves LinkedIn — and Hates Facebook
LinkedIn trumps Facebook on vision and karma—and investors don’t mind that it’s so much more expensive
How Low Can Facebook Go?
Facebook shares have fallen 36% since the IPO, which generated $9 billion for company insiders. “It has become a show-me story,” one analyst said.
Why Everyone’s Holding Their Breath About Facebook Earnings
Facebook stumbled out of the block with its May IPO. Investors will be curious to see whether today’s earnings report can help the company’s stock rebound.
Facebook Banker Morgan Stanley ‘Likes’ — But Doesn’t Love — FB Stock
Analysts at Facebook’s lead underwriter, Morgan Stanley, have set a price target of $38 on newly-public Facebook’s stock — just weeks after the Wall Street giant’s investment bankers took the social network public at that price. …
After Facebook Debacle, Can Investors Trust the IPO Process?
It’s been over a month since Facebook’s troubled initial public offering, and the fallout continues to reverberate from Wall Street to Capitol Hill. Angry shareholders have filed over 40 lawsuits against Facebook, its …
Who’s to Blame for the Facebook IPO Debacle? Federal Court May Decide
Technical errors caused by the Nasdaq stock exchange helped push down Facebook shares in early trading, the social networking giant suggested in a legal filing late Friday, turning what should have been a triumphant moment for …
Does Facebook’s Floundering IPO Signal a Market Top?
Facebook’s wretched stock performance over the past two weeks may reflect more than just a poorly managed initial public offering