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CNBC Live Blog
Published:
Tuesday, 12 Jun 2012 | 9:26 AM ET
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Facebook IPO
Live coverage of the first day of trading for the social media giant.
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As Facebook prepares to trade publicly today, "Stay Focused & Keep Hacking" is the message to employees. #FacebookIPO p.twimg.com
by cnbc via twitter 5/18/2012 12:26:40 PM -
FACEBOOK – THE ‘GATEWAY’
Leon Cooperman, Omega Advisors Chairman & CEO, says Facebook "could turn out to be the gateway to the Internet." -
WOZ: I’M BUYING NO MATTER WHAT
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak says he’s buying the Facebook IPO at whatever price it opens. He says Z is a “real acute” businessman who mixes technical ability with the vision and corporate acumen of Steve Jobs. “I was thankful to have a partnership with Steve Jobs and I see Mark Zuckerberg closer to the combination of us,” he told Bloomberg. -
#FacebookIPO Day! Outside menlo park HQ - busses of employees starting to arrive to watch Zuckerberg ring the Nasdaq opening bell!by JBoorstin via twitter 5/18/2012 12:39:43 PM -
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IPO FLOPS
All this Facebook talk is causing déjà vu all over again! Some are worried we’re in – or heading for another tech bubble. Here’s your refresher course in Failed IPOs of the Dot-Com Bubble. (Warning: Not for the weak - this may cause nightmares) -
RT @JBoorstin: #FacebookIPO Day! Outside menlo park HQ - buses of employees arriving to watch Zuckerberg ring the Nasdaq opening bell!by cnbc via twitter 5/18/2012 12:44:19 PM
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Sunrise over Hacker Wy. #FacebookIPO p.twimg.com
by carlquintanilla via twitter 5/18/2012 12:46:59 PM -
Again, CEOs, best advice u'll get all day; if u have bad news, announce it at 11aET. No one will notice. Unless you're Zuck. #facebookipoby janewells via twitter 5/18/2012 12:48:19 PM -
More than just $FB, trying to give context. after 11:30 $FB =Spain, Greece....by jimcramer via twitter 5/18/2012 12:48:43 PM -
RT @mashable: The Early Hours of Facebook HQ on IPO Day [PICS] - on.mash.toby carney via twitter 5/18/2012 12:50:34 PM -
RT @KeithMcCullough: We think Institutional Sentiment on FaceBook is too bearish $FB - "retail" investors have this one (and the mkt sin ...by carney via twitter 5/18/2012 12:50:58 PM
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FACEBOOK- CALL THE CLOSE
Don’t forget to submit your guess for the $FB Call the Close! You could win a “special surprise package” -
Goldman's 19 million $FB shares brought in a cool $717 million #FacebookIPOby JeffCoxCNBCcom via twitter 5/18/2012 12:58:04 PM -
The @NASDAQ market site looks really cool right now, running a slideshow of pics of Zuck and FB Hackathon. #FacebookIPOby mcatwellons via twitter 5/18/2012 12:58:18 PM
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A rally today was kind of easy to see, but prolly has as much to do with SPX options expiry as anything #FacebookIPOby JeffCoxCNBCcom via twitter 5/18/2012 1:01:14 PM
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RT @JeffCoxCNBCcom: Goldman's 19 million $FB shares brought in a cool $717 million #FacebookIPOby carney via twitter 5/18/2012 1:01:23 PM
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RT @gkellycnbc:$FB path to going public data via @secondmarket on private exchange #facebook prices. twitpic.com
by cnbc via twitter 5/18/2012 1:01:57 PM -
Nice message from Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of $FB... but he spelled Zuckerberg wrong. www.facebook.comby kaylatausche via twitter 5/18/2012 1:02:26 PM -
A #facebookipo miracle! "@bradledwith: First Fri going 2office in 9 yrs.why? $FB ipo. @janewells highlight a CFP acting like a stock trader"by janewells via twitter 5/18/2012 1:04:38 PM
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.@CNBCSquawkSt has you covered from Menlo Park, Calif. to the NASDAQ! Tune in now for complete coverage of the #FacebookIPO.by cnbc via twitter 5/18/2012 1:05:39 PM
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This aerial liveshot of #Facebook HQ on @CNBC right now is wild. Look at all those hoodies! #FacebookIPOby mcatwellons via twitter 5/18/2012 1:08:01 PM
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BONO’S BONANZA
The U2 singer (and my freebie) could become the richest rocker on the planet. It’s a Beautiful Day indeed, mate. The tech-savvy Irish rocker owns a reported 2.3 percent of Facebook through his investment group- wait for it- Elevation Partners. His investment could be worth more than $1.5 billion. -
#HoodiesUp! RT @mcatwellons: This aerial liveshot of #Facebook HQ on @CNBC right now is wild. Look at all those hoodies! #FacebookIPOby SteveKopack via twitter 5/18/2012 1:09:18 PM -
I mentioned last might, I say $48-50 at the close. $FB @denniskneale #fbpriceby carney via twitter 5/18/2012 1:11:58 PM
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FACEBOOK ALL-NIGHTER: THE PICTURES
Facebook’s posted some photos of its all-nighter "Hackathon" from last night – check ‘em out here. -
RT @davidsze: @Facebook HQ awaiting NASDAQ open by Zuck p.twimg.com
by JBoorstin via twitter 5/18/2012 1:20:14 PM -
#FacebookIPO just 10 minutes until Zuckerberg rings the opening bell! Hacker Square is packed! Really looks like the inauguration!by JBoorstin via twitter 5/18/2012 1:20:56 PM
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RT @Stockmarket_Kid: @cnbcfastmoney Any chance for an opening like that of BATS trading? Maybe I can get FB at $.02? Hey, I'm looking fo ...by CNBCMelloy via twitter 5/18/2012 1:22:24 PM -
RT @davidsze: Sheryl p.twimg.com #FacebookIPO
by mcatwellons via twitter 5/18/2012 1:22:35 PM -
I just hope JPMorgan isn't short Facebook $FB at the open. @thelondonwhaleby CNBCMelloy via twitter 5/18/2012 1:26:07 PM
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Breaking News: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to ring Nasdaq opening bell shortly. Live coverage on @CNBC.by cnbc via twitter 5/18/2012 1:28:44 PM
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Tune in to @cnbc to watch @facebook and Zuckerberg ring opening bell right now #facebookipoby NickDunnCNBC via twitter 5/18/2012 1:29:01 PM -
#FacebookIPO Helicopters above-this is so exciting! Can't imagine what Zuck's feeling-momentous day for social web+next gen entrepreneurs!by JBoorstin via twitter 5/18/2012 1:29:16 PM
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Just incredible. Watch @CNBC to see Zuck ring the opening bell! #FacebookIPOby mcatwellons via twitter 5/18/2012 1:29:51 PM
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RT @KeithMcCullough: I am a man of the young people today - celebrate their growth and success $FBby CNBCMelloy via twitter 5/18/2012 1:30:40 PM
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BREAKING: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg rings Nasdaq opening bell ahead of #FacebookIPO trading.by cnbc via twitter 5/18/2012 1:31:10 PM
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What an exciting moment for everyone at Facebook. Congrats to all you! So inspired. #FacebookIPOby mcatwellons via twitter 5/18/2012 1:32:08 PM
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RT @brianstelter: Wanna be interviewed by a reporter today? Then come to the corner of 43rd and Broadway. #FacebookIPOby carney via twitter 5/18/2012 1:32:18 PM
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Agreed RT @cdellaverson: you can hate on facebook all day long but its hard not to be proud of this story as an americanby mcatwellons via twitter 5/18/2012 1:34:23 PM
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RT @ScottNations: Per ISE, FB options begin trading Tuesday, May 29th. #ISEby JeffCoxCNBCcom via twitter 5/18/2012 1:35:08 PM
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AMERICAN DREAM – THE Z WAY
They’re waving their hoodies high over their heads, high-fiving and hugging like crazy there in Hacker Square – and why not. Facebook’s rise from a dorm room to this is indeed an American dream come true for many. CNBC’s Jim Cramer watching the opening bell festivities wonders out loud – “Are people proud of them – or jealous?” -
Assignment! RT: “@cdkercher: I bet that woman who left her job at Facebook to stay on the Bachelor is questioning some choices right now.”by carney via twitter 5/18/2012 1:36:22 PM
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