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Demand for Facebook IPO is "weaker than forecast". Are you worried, yet?

Demand for Facebook IPO is "weaker than forecast". Are you worried, yet?

The biggest IPO in tech history is appearing to be smaller than people thought according to a recent report from Bloomberg. With growth prospects for their advertising model raising warning flags, the company has been strict with their policy of not allowing revenue to get in the way of user experience. To the all-important long-term investors, this is terrifying. To the fast-moving investors who see Facebook as an opportunity to ride the initial wave of enthusiasm, it isn’t much better news. There is little doubt that the stocks will start at one price and shoot up in the short term. There is growing…

The exception: Why Rovio should not go public

The exception: Why Rovio should not go public

In the tech world, companies are often encouraged to go public for many reasons, not the least of which being the infusion of cash that helps for expansion, improved conditions, and innovations. In most cases, growing companies like Rovio should consider an IPO to build upon the momentum they have. When you’re hot, you’re hot, and it’s the time that most choose to strike the iron. Rovia is one of the exceptions. Here’s why:   They’re profitable. Very profitable. [caption id=”" align=”alignright” width=”150″ caption=”An image of the popular video game 'Angry Birds' is displayed…

The Facebook Ivy League faceoff

The Facebook Ivy League faceoff

Facebook was started in a dorm room at Harvard, so it’s fitting to see that the social network is most popular there when compared to other Ivy League schools. What started off as a play for exclusivity has opened up to become one of the most prolific web companies of all time. With nearly a billion users and a multi-billion dollar IPO around the corner, the project can be considered a success. This infographic breaks down how Facebook stacks up at Ivy League schools. Compiled By: OnlineUniversities.com Related articles Facebook plans to raise up to $12 bln in mega IPO (firstpost.com) Facebook looking…

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