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Facebook to debut at $104 billion – Christian Science Monitor


USA TODAY

Facebook to debut at $104 billion
Christian Science Monitor
By Barbara Ortutay, AP / May 17, 2012 Facebook increased the size of its initial public offering by almost 25 percent and could raise as much as $16 billion. Regardless, some advertising agencies and companies say the social network won't be able to
Facebook prices at $38; largest Internet IPO everMSN Money
Facebook sets bar high for huge IPOSan Jose Mercury News
Facebook prices its IPO at $38, could raise $16 billionUSA TODAY
Reuters -Washington Post
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 3:36 am

Facebook is tough to quit, and investors like that – Los Angeles Times


Los Angeles Times

Facebook is tough to quit, and investors like that
Los Angeles Times
Among Facebook's advantages as the only big social network is that even users who can't stand it still can't stay away. A sign flashing news about Facebook's IPO is reflected on the Nasdaq's windows in New York. Stock exchanges and brokerages have been
Facebook IPO: Why Your Data Is Worth $93 BillionPCWorld
GM ad move followed failed Facebook pitch: sourcesChicago Tribune
GM ad move followed failed Facebook pitch-sourcesReuters
Christian Science Monitor -The Atlantic -CNN
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 12:58 am

Facebook Co-Founder Saverin Fires Back At Senators’ Accusations – Wall Street Journal


Christian Science Monitor

Facebook Co-Founder Saverin Fires Back At Senators' Accusations
Wall Street Journal
Reed asking homeland security secretary to bar Saverin from re-entering the US) By Siobhan Hughes Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)–A Facebook Inc. co-founder on Thursday challenged two Senate Democrats who accused him of avoiding US taxes
Facebook IPO: Is co-founder Saverin cheating US out of $100 million in taxes?Christian Science Monitor
Facebook's Eduardo Saverin Saves $67 Million in Tax by Leaving USWashington Post
Facebook IPO price announced, Saverin to pay taxesCBS News
Fox News -CNN International (blog)
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 12:07 am

Can Facebook justify its $100 billion valuation? – CBS News


CBS News

Can Facebook justify its $100 billion valuation?
CBS News
(CBS News) SAN FRANCISCO – Facebook set a healthy price Thursday for its first stock offering to the public. The social network will be valued at $38 a share when it goes on sale Friday. That would value Facebook at more than $100 billion — the

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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 11:30 pm

As Facebook grows, millions say, ‘no, thanks’ – CBS News


CBS News

As Facebook grows, millions say, 'no, thanks'
CBS News
(AP) NEW YORK — Don't try to friend MaLi Arwood on Facebook. You won't find her there. You won't find Thomas Chin, either. Or Kariann Goldschmitt. Or Jake Edelstein. More than 900 million people worldwide check their Facebook accounts at least once a
As IPO nears, millions of users still opt out of FacebookChristian Science Monitor

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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 11:30 pm

Facebook IPO: This is Where Facebook’s Revenue Growth is Going to Come From – Forbes


Facebook IPO: This is Where Facebook's Revenue Growth is Going to Come From
Forbes
Whether the Facebook IPO goes big or bust (hint, it's going to go big, for better or for worse), things are going to change for the social giant. Zuckerberg maintains a controlling share, but little by little, the be- hoodied brass at Facebook is going

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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 10:37 pm

Morgan Stanley ups Facebook IPO share cap to 5000 – Reuters


Moneycontrol.com

Morgan Stanley ups Facebook IPO share cap to 5000
Reuters
By Jessica Toonkel and Jennifer Hoyt Cummings NEW YORK May 17 (Reuters) – Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, one of the three lead underwriters on the Facebook Inc IPO, has increased the number of Facebook shares it will allow advisers to allocate to each
Morgan Stanley Brokers Told Their Facebook Allocation Upped To 5000 Shares Wall Street Journal
Several brokerages stop taking Facebook IPO ordersReuters India
Merrill, Morgan Stanley doling out Facebook sharesEconomic Times
Stuff.co.nz
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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 9:21 pm

Facebook Poses Biggest Test of Rule Curbing Market Orders – Bloomberg


Bloomberg

Facebook Poses Biggest Test of Rule Curbing Market Orders
Bloomberg
Facebook Inc. (FB)'s initial public offering will be the biggest test of a rule introduced in 2011 to protect investors and curb volatility on the first day a company trades. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority reminded more than 4400 member

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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 7:16 pm

Review: Facebook archive feature underscores how network’s utility is in … – Washington Post


MiamiHerald.com

Review: Facebook archive feature underscores how network's utility is in
Washington Post
NEW YORK — In my five years on Facebook, I've shared a lot of photos, links and other tidbits about my life. I've commented on what my friends share, and I've endorsed plenty of their posts by hitting the “like” button. I've gained Facebook friends
WHOA: Facebook's Testing A Feature That Charges You To Send Messages To FriendsSan Francisco Chronicle

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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 5:21 pm

Facebook App Store Opens Door For Further Brand Monetisation Says Punch – MarketWatch (press release)


Financial Times

Facebook App Store Opens Door For Further Brand Monetisation Says Punch
MarketWatch (press release)
LONDON, May 17, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The introduction of Facebook's user application store heralds another area for brand monetisation on the platform, according to integrated PR, search and social media agency Punch Communications.
Facebook Buys Lightbox Android Photo AppPC Magazine
E-Signature Company Launches Facebook App, Makes it Easier to Gain Signatures Seattle Post Intelligencer
Facebook acquires mobile photo sharing startup LightboxZDNet (blog)
InformationWeek -CNET
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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 4:20 pm

Facebook – Yahoo! News Search Results

Expats Face Steep Exit Tax Courtesy of Facebook

Facebook’s Eduardo Saverin must wish he wasn't the poster-child of wealthy investors fleeing America. Many rail at his tax reasons. He did the deed well in advance of Facebook’s IPO. See Why Facebook's Co-Founder Just Defriended America and Facebook Co-Founder Saverin Fires Back At Senators' Accusations. It was a pretty smart move, perhaps saving Saverin $67 million or more in tax. See Facebook …

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 8:30 am

Facebook is tough to quit, and investors like that

Among Facebook's advantages as the only big social network is that even users who can't stand it still can't stay away. Slowing growth. A weak platform for mobile advertising. Privacy legislation that could hamstring profits.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 8:17 am

FACEBOOK FACE-OFF: Press the 'like' button, soon

EDITOR'S NOTE — Facebook begins selling stock to the public Friday in the most talked-about market debut in years. Two Associated Press business writers are debating whether the stock is a smart buy.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 7:07 am

FACEBOOK FACE-OFF: Steer clear of the hype

EDITOR'S NOTE — Facebook begins selling stock to the public Friday in the most talked-about market debut in years. Two Associated Press business writers are debating whether the stock is a smart buy.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 7:05 am

Investors brace for Facebook debut on Wall Street

(Reuters) – Investors are bracing for Facebook's Wall Street debut on Friday after the world's No.1 online social network raised about $16 billion in one of the biggest initial public offerings in U.S. history. Valued at $104 billion, Facebook is larger than Starbucks Corp and Hewlett-Packard combined, sparking intense speculation on how much higher its valuation will rise once shares start …

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 4:08 am

Facebook's IPO one of world's largest

Facebook is about to find out just how much status updates, puppy photos and billions of "likes" are worth on Wall Street.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 4:07 am

Facebook sets richest tech IPO in motion

Facebook on Friday is to make the richest-ever share offering for a technology firm, raking in billions of dollars it could wield to dethrone Google as king of the Internet.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 2:06 am

Facebook's $16 billion IPO one of world's largest

Facebook's initial public offering of stock is one of the largest ever. The world's definitive online social network is raising at least $16 billion for the company and its early investors in a transaction that values Facebook at $104 billion.

Posted on 17 May 2012 | 11:27 pm

Facebook's $16 billion IPO 1 of world's largest

Facebook's initial public offering of stock is shaping up to be one of the largest ever. The world's definitive online social network is raising at least $16 billion, a big windfall for a company that began eight years ago with no way to make money.

Posted on 17 May 2012 | 9:13 pm

Facebook prices IPO at $38 per share

Facebook has priced its initial public offering of stock at $38 per share, at the high end of its expected range. It means investor demand is strong for the world's largest online social network.

Posted on 17 May 2012 | 8:57 pm