FACEBOOK'S MODEST DEBUT
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:45:06 EDT
Facebook's stock market debut finally came and went -- but for all the breathless hype, shares ended right near their offering price.
Fri, 18 May 2012 12:38:31 EDT
European markets were mixed Friday as investors remained anxious about Spanish and Greek banks, while Asian stocks sold off sharply amid worries of a further slowdown in China.
Fri, 18 May 2012 15:09:09 EDT
The country, which is in its fifth year of recession, has recently proved ungovernable and has a debt it can probably never repay despite bailouts, may find itself forced to default and reissue its own currency.
Fri, 18 May 2012 19:16:15 EDT
Stocks closed out an ugly week. Despite initial euphoria surrounding Facebook's public debut, the social network's shares barely popped above its offering price and failed to inspire investors to buy into the broader market.
Fri, 18 May 2012 18:01:06 EDT
Reports of Bono's payday have been greatly exaggerated.
