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Facebook Sued Over IPO Scandal With Morgan Stanley

Facebook Sued Over IPO Scandal With Morgan Stanley

Michael Convente May 23, 2012 1

Where’s the dislike button when you need it?  Facebook definitely needs it this week after a disastrous past five days.  Shares of Facebook ended at $38 on its first day of trading, exactly where

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HP Earnings Force 27,000 Layoffs

HP Earnings Force 27,000 Layoffs

Patrick Nosker May 23, 2012 1

HP reported much lower earnings than projected, likely due to the recent toss-up of their business strategy and leadership. Unfortunately for HP employees, this translates to a significant reduction of workforce. Almost 10% of

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EU Antitrust Regulators Target Google

EU Antitrust Regulators Target Google

Aaron Holtzman May 22, 2012 0

In November 2010, the EU launched an investigation to probe the California-based company.  Google has not been the only company to be targeted, it finds itself along with 14 others (including Microsoft and Expedia).  After

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Google’s Acquisition of Motorola Mobility is Complete

Google’s Acquisition of Motorola Mobility is Complete

Patrick Nosker May 22, 2012 0

The $12.5 Million deal to acquire Motorola Mobility has finally closed. Both US and European Union governments approved the deal months ago but China was the last hurdle. Thankfully for Motorola, who have been

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Opinion: The Deal With Facebook Stock Trading

Opinion: The Deal With Facebook Stock Trading

Aaron Holtzman May 21, 2012 1

Dear America, please stop being lemmings when it comes to investing, make informed decisions, and stick to your guns! Welcome to America, land of instant gratification!  Apparently, after a coma induced by the hyped

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Dislike! Facebook Stock Down 13% To Start The Week

Dislike! Facebook Stock Down 13% To Start The Week

Michael Convente May 21, 2012 0

Facebook has consistently refused to implement a dislike button, but after this morning’s stock performance, they may want to reconsider (at least for investors).  Shares of Facebook (FB) are down over 13% to start

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Alibaba to Purchase Stock Back From Yahoo

Alibaba to Purchase Stock Back From Yahoo

Aaron Holtzman May 20, 2012 0

Yahoo plans to sell half of its 40% stake in Alibaba pending approval from the board of directors of both companies.  This seems to be the end of an ongoing saga between the two

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Facebook IPO Date Finally Here, Price Set At $38 Per Share

Facebook IPO Date Finally Here, Price Set At $38 Per Share

Michael Convente May 18, 2012 4

The long-awaited day is finally here – Facebook will launch their IPO this morning at 11:00am EST at an initial price of $38 per share.  By the closing bell at 4:00pm EST, almost 1,000

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Facebook IPO: Everything You Need To Know For Friday

Facebook IPO: Everything You Need To Know For Friday

Michael Convente May 17, 2012 2

After several months of rumors, updates, and commentary, tomorrow will be the official launch date for Facebook’s well-anticipated IPO.  We at pnosker.com have been covering the Facebook IPO for the last few months, and

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Microsoft Takes A Gamble With Barnes & Noble’s Nook

Microsoft Takes A Gamble With Barnes & Noble’s Nook

Aaron Holtzman May 1, 2012 0

Microsoft is pumping $605 million into Barnes and Noble’s digital book business, which is going to amount to a 17.6% stake in the company.  This is a move by the technology giant to diversify

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