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Facebook Launches an … Instagram Rival?

Tom Taulli — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:10:35 +0000

Facebook's new "Camera" app for the iPhone raises interesting questions, among them: How will this help it monetize mobile?

Nasdaq’s Facebook Deal Costs Market Makers Over $100 Million

Tom Taulli — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:00:34 +0000

The exchange could be on the hook for a big bill. Plus, it'll now have a tougher time winning new business in its competition with the NYSE.

Shorts Are Taking a Liking to Facebook

Tom Taulli — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:15:52 +0000

About 8% of Facebook's float is in short positions, and European traders are eyeballing the low $20s by the end of the year.

Facebook IPO Pits Nasdaq Vs. NYSE

Tom Taulli — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:23:17 +0000

Rumors are swirling that the NYSE is trying to lure Facebook into moving from the Nasdaq. However, FB has much bigger issues to sort out first.

Tricky Issues in the Facebook Lawsuits

Tom Taulli — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:38:12 +0000

Pre-IPO selective disclosure -- if that's what happened -- may not even be illegal. The current process has some gaps that further sap investor confidence.

Wall Street’s Egomania Killed Facebook’s IPO

Tom Taulli — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:58 +0000

Morgan Stanley actually made a lot of good moves surrounding the Facebook IPO, but the pricing (and Zuckerberg's effect on it) was the critical flaw.

SpaceX Makes Social Look Silly

Tom Taulli — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:00:25 +0000

SpaceX shows that the private sector can make a huge difference in space exploration, but much of the country's brainpower is being used on stuff like apps.

InvestorPlace.com Readers Were on the Ball With Facebook!

Tom Taulli — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:15:13 +0000

InvestorPlace.com readers were overwhelmingly bearish on the Facebook IPO -- and now they look like geniuses.

Where Does Facebook Go After the Faceplant?

Kyle Woodley — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:21:52 +0000

It depends on two trends, only one of which FB can control, and that's how to monetize mobile. The other involves broader investor psychology.

Don’t Expect a Twitter IPO Anytime Soon

Tom Taulli — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:45:15 +0000

Facebook's massively disappointing IPO has all but guaranteed a near-term kibosh on a Twitter public offering.

LNKD Needs 600 Years to Earn Its Stock Price

Tom Taulli — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:30:41 +0000

Based on its current earnings, it theoretically would take LinkedIn almost six centuries to earn back its current stock price.

Facebook IPO Marks the End of the Social Era

Tom Taulli — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:28:58 +0000

Facebook's anticlimactic initial public offering was, among other things, perhaps a signal of the social sector's peak. What "next big thing" will take its place?

Infographic: Facebook IPO Dwarfs Social Sectormates

InvestorPlace Staff — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:48:17 +0000

Facebook's public offering not only was the third-biggest deal of all time, but it dwarfed the social sector's previous deals. Here's a quick look back.

Wall Street Regulator Eyes Groupon Trading

Tom Taulli — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:15:42 +0000

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is investigating Groupon trading ahead of its earnings report earlier this week.

Facebook’s First Day Ends Flat

Tom Taulli — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:39:04 +0000

Facebook finally launched its IPO, but not before a 30-minute delay to start the day. FB shares started up about 12% in early trading.

An Ad Stock Opportunity You Can Expect to Pop Up

Jon Markman — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:35:27 +0000

The next time you're downloading the next great app, there's a good chance Millennial Media will be powering the ads. Put it on your get list this summer.

Facebook’s IPO Prices at $38

Tom Taulli — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:33:58 +0000

Facebook priced its initial public offering at $38 per share, so the company will raise $16 billion, making it the third-largest IPO in U.S. history.

Here’s a Better IPO to Buy

Hilary Kramer — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:41:40 +0000

Bypass Facebook and look instead for an opening to buy into Splunk, which is a fast-growing player in the burgeoning industry of data-mining.

Interview: SpiderOak CEO Ethan Oberman

Tom Taulli — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:02:45 +0000

Ethan Oberman, CEO of online backup and sharing company SpiderOak, discusses the cloud storage space, Internet privacy and the Facebook IPO.

What Tech CEOs ‘Like’ About Zuckerberg

Tom Taulli — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:13 +0000

Mark Zuckerberg's intelligence, objectivity and leadership skills are among the numerous traits fellow tech CEOs laud on the eve of the historic Facebook IPO.

Facebook Insiders Prep for a Huge Cash-Out

Tom Taulli — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:30:08 +0000

Facebook insiders are planning to unload a huge pile of shares in the IPO; CEO Mark Zuckerberg is shelling out some, mostly to pay taxes on stock options.

Should You Buy the Facebook IPO?

Tom Taulli — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:23 +0000

A look at everything investors should consider before buying into the Facebook initial public offering.

GM Crashes Into the Facebook IPO

Tom Taulli — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:45:34 +0000

The giant carmaker's cancellation of paid ads raises questions about ad revenue at a delicate time. It's another reason for investors to wait before buying.

Zuckerberg’s Biggest Nightmare: Apple?

Tom Taulli — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:08:03 +0000

While Facebook has managed to defeat or stave off a host of competitors, the biggest threat might be from Apple and the iCloud.

Facebook Ups the IPO Ante

Tom Taulli — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:47:52 +0000

Facebook will make more shares available for its initial public offering, so if FB hits the top of its price range, it could be the biggest tech IPO in history.

Millennial Media Keeps Cooling Off

Tom Taulli — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:43:10 +0000

This recent rocket of an IPO, which just posted disappointing earnings, is an important lesson for investors: It usually pays to wait before buying an IPO.

Amazon.com’s IPO-versary: 3 Problems Then, 3 Problems Now

Tom Taulli — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:31:48 +0000

15 years after coming public, Amazon.com is one of the best-performing IPOs of all time -- and still has issues to address. Here's a look at what has changed.

Groupon Pops, But Is it Time to Deal?

Tom Taulli — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:44:42 +0000

Groupon put out an earnings report plenty of investors could finally be happy about, but investors should hold off and let the shorts' flight taper off.

LegalZoom Draws Up an IPO

Tom Taulli — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:48:43 +0000

The document-preparation service is profitable and growing fast. And the growth should continue for the long haul.

The 5 Worst IPOs of the Past Year

Tom Taulli — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:24:29 +0000

The IPO market has struggled since May 2011, with 25 companies losing 20% or more of their value. But these five stinkers have lost more than half their value.

The Good and the Bad of Facebook’s Mobile Business

Tom Taulli — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:26:07 +0000

Facebook's amended S-1 shows the company's difficulty in monetizing its increasing traffic in mobile.

This IPO Might Be Hot to Handle

Tom Taulli — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:37:16 +0000

Cloud-based communications software firm Tangoe has been scorching since its IPO, but a few headwinds threaten to cool the stock.

Facebook Investors: Be Wary of 2011’s IPOs Lessons

Louis Navellier — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:20:51 +0000

The lesson of the IPO is to make sure you understand the company business and risks before jumping in at the start. Be patient.

7 Women Steering Successful Startups

Tom Taulli — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:25:01 +0000

The startup world is heavily dominated by men, but these female-led up-and-comers are growing quickly and attracting plenty of venture capital.

Wall Street, Stop Whining About Facebook

Tom Taulli — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:51:39 +0000

Mark Zuckerberg is drawing criticism for the Facebook roadshow -- including some particularly nit-picky remarks.

What You Need to Know About the Facebook IPO

Tom Taulli — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:06:39 +0000

A look at our special section covering everything you should know going into Facebook's initial public offering.

Angry Birds Maker Preps for a $9B IPO

Tom Taulli — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:07:11 +0000

Rovio, the maker of popular mobile game Angry Birds, is considering an IPO and could be valued as high as $9 billion.

Zuckerberg Shows Up at the NYC Roadshow

Tom Taulli — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:32:09 +0000

Yes, he wore jeans and a hoodie. But the real star of the show was VP of Product Chris Cox.

Facebook May Give Retail Investors a Shot

Tom Taulli — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:50:02 +0000

Allocations to online brokerages would be a rare opportunity -- usually only mutual funds, hedge funds and wealthy investors can buy hot IPOs at the offering price.

Groupon: Nice Talk, But Wait for the Action

Tom Taulli — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:08:20 +0000

The CEO's shareholders' letter doesn't say where the company expects to find sustained profitability.

12 IPOs Planned for This Week

Tom Taulli — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:32:49 +0000

A dozen companies are scheduled to go public this week, though mostly are niche deals. Here's a look at the more interesting IPOs on deck.

Evernote: The New Billion-Dollar Mobile Company

Tom Taulli — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:00:29 +0000

Note-taking app company Evernote raised $70 million in a recent round of funding, and its CEO isn't lacking for confidence.

Facebook Sets IPO Price Range at $28-$35

Tom Taulli — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:44:07 +0000

Facebook set an IPO price range between $28 and $35, which would put the company's valuation around $85 billion to $95 billion.

5 Tech CEOs Weigh in on Facebook’s IPO

Tom Taulli — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:55:14 +0000

Five bright minds from the world of technology give their opinions about buying into the Facebook IPO.

Why Carlyle’s IPO Doesn’t Excite Investors

Tom Taulli — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:12:02 +0000

Without robust M&A and IPO activity, there's little growth ahead for private-equity firms.

5 Sobering Thoughts About the Facebook IPO

Tom Taulli — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:48:14 +0000

When Facebook goes public, it's expected to do so at a $100 billion valuation -- and if that's the case, investors could be walking into trouble.

Facebook and the Social Stock Exodus

Tom Taulli — Wed, 02 May 2012 09:30:40 +0000

Several social media names are waning as Facebook IPO nears -- will the investor flight from these stocks continue after Facebook goes public?

Don’t Jump Into Groupon — Yet

Kyle Woodley — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:01:31 +0000

Don't pounce on GRPN before it reports. It's just not worth risking another big dive if it posts yet-another quarterly loss. If it doesn't ...

Facebook IPO: Second Week of May?

Tom Taulli — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:05:36 +0000

Word is that Zuckerberg will do the roadshow presentation himself.

Follow the Money: From Seed Funding to IPO

Tom Taulli — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:50:36 +0000

There are four major stages of startup financing. Here's how to follow the money, using Facebook as an example.