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Facebook’s prosperity will grow exponentially with the initial public offering – Part 1

With Facebook now in registration for an initial public offering, the question is top of mind for investors in technology stocks. Facebook generated $3.7 billion in revenue in 2011, and a cool $1 billion in net income. If the conventional wisdom is right, and Facebook goes public with a $100 billion market cap, that makes […]

Feb 6 2012 | Posted in Business | Read More »

Facebook’s prosperity will grow exponentially with the initial public offering – Part 2

But let’s do a little more math. In calendar 2011 – not their September fiscal year – Apple had revenue of $127.8 billion, and profits of $33 billion. Ergo, the company is trading at 3.4x trailing revenues, and 13x trailing profits. Back out the $100 billion or so Apple now has in cash, and the […]

Feb 6 2012 | Posted in Business | Read More »

Facebook’s prosperity will grow exponentially with the initial public offering – Part 1

Facebook’s prosperity will grow exponentially with the initial public offering – Part 2

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