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Facebook Shares Plunge Again, End Day Below $30

Facebook Shares Plunge Again, End Day Below $30

Michael Convente May 29, 2012 0

Shares of Facebook (FB) plunged over 9% today, ending the trading day at a price of $28.82 per share, making it the first time shares have closed below $30.  Shares of Facebook are down

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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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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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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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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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Groupon is the 21st Century’s “Sky Mall”

Groupon is the 21st Century’s “Sky Mall”

Michael Convente April 29, 2012 1

Oh, Groupon.  I bet your founders (Andrew Mason, Eric Lefkofsky, and Brad Keywell) are now wishing they took Google’s $6 billion paycheck in 2010 and rode off into the sunset.  Those were the Golden

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Apple’s Stock Soars As Profits Increase 94%

Apple’s Stock Soars As Profits Increase 94%

Michael Convente April 25, 2012 2

Apple’s stock soared as much as 10% in early market trading as the company released spectacular Q2 2012 earnings results, a significant counter to some analysts who have recently declared Apple’s best days to

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Facebook Users Up, Revenue and Profits Down

Facebook Users Up, Revenue and Profits Down

Michael Convente April 23, 2012 0

Facebook, which is preparing for its IPO sometime this spring, released financial data for Q1 2012 today, and the numbers may be a bit concerning for potential investors.  Even though revenue increased to $1.06

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Apple Sued by DOJ Over Price-Fixing Plot

Apple Sued by DOJ Over Price-Fixing Plot

Michael Convente April 11, 2012 0

Apple, along with two well-known book publishers, were sued today by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) over an alleged price-fixing scheme involving e-books.  The lawsuit alleges that Apple and five major book publishers

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