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Factbook: Facebook's Laundry List of Risks
Investors jumped on Facebook's regulatory filings on Wednesday for a glimpse into the company's inner workings ahead of one of the hottest initial public offerings in recent history. But there are also potential downsides.
Nokia Lumia 900, Samsung Galaxy Note and Other Upcoming AT&T Smartphones: Stiff 4G LTE Fight Ahead
AT&T, America's second largest provider of mobile telephony, is expected to release an array of new 4G LTE phones this year of which Nokia Lumia, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket HD, HTC Titan II and Sony Xperia Ion are the most promising ones.
Analysis: Facebook IPO Tests Easy Growth Assumptions
As Facebook hurtles toward one of the largest initial public offerings in U.S. history, its honeymoon with investors may already be over.
Analysis: Facebook's Daunting Asian Challenge
Facebook aims to connect all two billion Internet users. So far it has captured 845 million of them. Of the rest, nearly 60 percent live in Asia and hooking them is going to be a daunting challenge.
Timeline: From dorm room to Nasdaq: Facebook's meteoric ascent
Facebook on Wednesday filed to raise $5 billion in an initial public offering. Here are a few highlights of its meteoric rise, several of which were chronicled in David Fincher's seminal Oscar-winning 2010 movie, The Social Network:
Facebook’s IPO Filing: 5 Things We Know Now
Facebook filed for an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday, for the first time doing a public financial strip tease.
Facebook Record IPO: Mark Zuckerberg's Letter to Shareholders - Read it Before Investing [Full Text]
Facebook's 27-year-old founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared some insights into his philosophy and approach to business in an open letter to the company's potential shareholders.
Stock Futures Flat Ahead of Jobless Claims
Stock index futures were little changed on Thursday as investors looked ahead to weekly jobless claims data, one last clue about the state of the labor market before Friday's key non-farm payrolls report.
Facebook IPO: Zuck's Huge Payday Puts Him in the Biggest Leagues of All
Now that the Facebook filing is available, it's pretty clear that before he turns 28, CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be a billionaire. Maybe, if the IPO is as successful as hoped, he'll be worth about $28 billion.
Post-Market NASDAQ Gainers (GMCR, OTEX, SHOR, JDSU, EA, CDNS, ZNGA, KELYA, QCOM, SINA)
The top after-market NASDAQ gainers Wednesday were: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Open Text Corp, ShoreTel, JDS Uniphase, Electronic Arts, Cadence Design Systems, Zynga, Kelly Services, QUALCOMM and Sina Corp.
Facebook IPO: Mark Zuckerberg to Have Complete Control over the Company
Facebook unveiled plans for the biggest ever Internet IPO that could raise as much as $10 billion, but made it clear CEO Mark Zuckerberg will exercise almost complete control over the company, leaving investors with little say.
Indonesian Twins Reunite in Sweden After 3 Decades
Twins born in Indonesia and put up separately for adoption, have been reunited three decades later in Sweden.
JPMorgan wows Wall Street with Facebook IPO win
JPMorgan Chase & Co surprised Wall Street by winning a leading role in Facebook's much anticipated public offering, besting other banks that have competed for months for the coveted position.
Egypt’s Worst Football Disaster Kills 74
Seventy-four people die after violent scenes and pitch invasion at football match in Port Said.
Facebook, and Zuckerberg, embark on mega-IPO
Facebook unveiled what is expected to be Silicon Valley's largest ever initial public offering, but made it clear to outside investors that they will have little voice in its running, as founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg will continue to exercise almost complete control.
Facebook shoots for $5 billion in mega-IPO
Facebook filed on Wednesday to raise a targeted $5 billion in a hotly anticipated initial public offering, setting the stage for Silicon Valley's biggest-ever IPO.
Facebook IPO Includes ‘Comprehensive Security Program’ to Protect Mark Zuckerberg
Aside from the staggering market value of Facebook, the company's recent SEC filing revealed several strange details about the corporate culture and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's personal security measures. Details about a comprehensive security program includes the initial procurement, installation and maintenance of security measures for Zuckerberg’s personal residence.
Nicole Scherzinger Leaves 'X-Factor:' Was it Really a Shock?
After the shocking (or not so shocking) news broke that the singer would not be returning to the show, there have been debates over whether she really deserved to leave and why.
Facebook IPO: Google+ ‘Reaches 100 Million Members,’ Crashing Facebook IPO Party
It is hailed as the most important stock market event of the decade. Rumors of Facebook's highly anticipated IPO filing on Wednesday excited stock watchers around the world as the California-based company moves to raise as much as $10 billion - valuing the company at a staggering $100 billion.
Facebook execs gear up political influence arm
Preparing to join the ranks of publicly traded companies, Facebook Inc is also beefing up its presence in the U.S. capital with a first report of money pouring into its newly created political fundraising arm.
Super Bowl 2012 Ads: Preview Ads Gone Viral [VIDEO]
2012 will be known as the year of the Giants vs. the Patriots. But in the ever-popular Super Bowl ads, 2012 will also be known as the year of ads leaked ahead of the game.
Microsoft Hits Back at New Google Policies, Claims It Offers Better Privacy
Microsoft, the No.1 software company, is hitting back at Google, No. 1 in search, by insinuating new Google policies may inadequately protect consumer privacy.
How Twitter Works: As Facebook Approaches IPO, Social Media Still Thrives
In an age where people spend more time socializing on the Internet than they do in person, it’s important to have at least a basic understanding of the social media universe. As the Facebook IPO approaches, here's how Twitter works for a better understanding.
Scary Demon Face Behind The Sofa Goes Viral: Hidden Ghoulish Presence Terrifies Internet Users
It is the terrifying picture scaring internet users in their thousands. What at first appears to be an innocent picture of a front room masks the spine tingling face of a hidden demon.
Facebook to File $5 Billion IPO Wednesday: IFR
Facebook is expected to submit paperwork to regulators on Wednesday morning for a $5 billion initial public offering and has selected Morgan Stanley and four other bookrunners to handle the mega-IPO, sources close to the deal told IFR.
Newt Gingrich Florida Concession Speech 2012 [FULL TEXT & VIDEO]
Newt Gingrich unloaded on Mitt Romney in his Florida concession speech after he lost to his Republican rival by 14.5 points Tuesday night.
Google Defends Privacy Policy Changes to the Congress
Internet search engine giant Google has sent a 13-page letter to eight members of the House of Representatives to defend its privacy policy consolidation, after the Congress members expressed their concerns about the change.
Facebook Filing for $5-Billion IPO: Key Facts and Statistics Behind Biggest Tech IPO
Facebook Inc. will list a preliminary fund-raising goal of $5 billion on Wednesday, which is smaller than some earlier estimates of the offering. The public stock offering will probably value the company at $80 billion to $100 billion. But how did simple status updates and random photos of users help create what will likely be the biggest tech IPO in till date? Let's try to find out here...
Facebook Expected to Submit Paperwork to Regulators for $5 Billion IPO
Facebook is expected to submit paperwork to regulators on Wednesday morning for a $5 billion initial public offering and has selected Morgan Stanley and four other bookrunners to handle the mega-IPO, sources close to the deal told IFR.
Snooki Post-Weight Loss: Hoboken Mayor Denies Shoot Permit for Jersey Shore Spinoff
MTV had originally announced the filming of spinoff show for Jersey Shore's Snooki and JWoww in Hoboken way back in April 2011, but now Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer has effectively bunged a spanner in the works by refusing show's production company a permit to shoot there.


