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Facebook IPO: five things to know before buying the stock

About 1 out of every 8 people on the planet have a Facebook account. Now, with the arrival of a public stock offering, all those people have a chance to be part owners of this social hub. Should you buy? Here are five things to consider.
In Pictures: Occupy Wall Street protests
Carmageddon? Please! Four of the world's worst traffic jams.

The 10-mile shutdown of Interstate 405 this weekend in Southern California is being called 'carmageddon.' Will Los Angeles set the new world record for worst traffic jam? Here are four of the worst traffic jams worldwide.
Top 5 states for business

The economy may be looking better for some states this year, but budget woes are a challenge from east to west. In its fifth annual ranking of America’s Top States for Business, CNBC for the first time took into account state budget gaps among the 43 metrics that go into its rankings. That made for some interesting changes this year, with last year's Nos. 1, 3, and 5 states falling while other states climbed in rank. Here are the Top 5 states for business:
Four ways Japan disaster affects investors

When the world’s third-largest economy is hit with its worst earthquake ever, a tsunami, and a subsequent nuclear crisis, the human and physical toll has been enormous. The disaster is also sending ripples through the world economy. Here is a look at four ways the Japanese crisis changes the investment landscape:

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Federal Reserve official: If Congress dawdles, economy will fall 3 percent

Congress must sort out a raft of fiscal issues before Jan. 1, or it will cost the US economy dearly, said New York Federal Reserve President William Dudley.
Gold prices to climb if Greece gets fixed

Gold prices fall when dollar strengthens, as it has during latest Greek crisis. Gold prices will recover when Greece's path is clear, says a gold expert.
As Facebook millionaires party, what future for new shareholders?

An expected 'pop' in share prices never came as Facebook went public this week. But Facebook's IPO was a measured affair, lacking in irrational exuberance, and laying the groundwork for the network's main challenge: Turning 'friends' into consumers.
Horizons
A look at Facebook by the numbers

Facebook is the dominant social network in 11 of 12 key global markets surveyed by Nielsen. 
As IPO nears, millions of users still opt out of Facebook

Even though many avoid the service, the 900 million users it does have are a key part of its value.
For Facebook IPO, some suitors wary of the big dance (+video)

This week's Facebook IPO, valued at an eye-popping $100 billion, is among the most-anticipated initial public offerings ever. But some analysts wonder about Facebook's business model for the future. General Motors pulled its ads this week, and insiders plan to sell lots of shares.
Facebook IPO: Who's resisting Facebook and why

Four of every 10 Americans are not on Facebook. Will more join or has US growth peaked? Facebook IPO investors want to know: Can the resisters be persuaded to join the social network?
Who will fuel Facebook's growth? India.

Facebook users in India could surpass US totals in three years as its Internet population is set to triple. The challenge for Facebook: average revenue per person is just $1.79 in Asia vs. $9.51 in North America.
Facebook privacy concerns may dampen IPO

A new poll says that only 13 percent of Facebook users trust the service, while GM has announced they are pulling ads from the website.
Briefing
Facebook IPO: five things to know before buying the stock

About 1 out of every 8 people on the planet have a Facebook account. Now, with the arrival of a public stock offering, all those people have a chance to be part owners of this social hub. Should you buy? Here are five things to consider.
Horizons
Facebook IPO: No, Facebook is not just a fad

Despite the coming Facebook IPO (or maybe because of the coming Facebook IPO), half of all Americans think the popular social network is a fad. They're wrong. 
Facebook IPO: Investors enamored. Users? Not so much.

Facebook IPO may be sending investors into orbit, but most users distrust Facebook and don't click on its ads, according to a AP/CNBC poll. Half of those surveyed say Facebook IPO is overvalued.
Facebook IPO: Half of Americans say Facebook is a fad (+video)

Facebook IPO or not, a new poll shows skepticism. Could 900 million users worldwide be wrong? Half of those polled say the Facebook IPO price is too high.
The Reformed Broker
How will today's jobless claims numbers affect the market?

After weeks of softening jobs data, a solid decline in unemployment claims is crucial in stopping the burgeoning slow jobs growth trend.
Tech stocks: Some reach 'cult' status

Tech stocks like Apple and Google have cult status, says tech stocks analyst, despite their weaknesses.
Tech stocks in 2014: Apple, $1 trillion; Microsoft, (toward) zero?

Tech stocks analyst sees Apple selling at $1,000 a share in two years and battling Samsung, which other tech stocks like Nokia, and Microsoft will fall to 'virtually nothing over time.'
The Circle Bastiat
2012: The year of the junk bond

The first quarter of 2012 will go down as the most active for junk bond issuance since 1980, when Thomson Reuters began keeping track, with 130 companies floating $75 billion in debt offerings.
Presidential race has become two-man: Romney versus Obama

Mitt Romney’s chances of winning his party’s nomination increase daily. He's reframing his campaign to take on Barack Obama, who's also approaching full-campaign mode with an eye on Romney.
Gold prices high. But gold stocks a bargain.

Gold prices are still hovering near record territory, but gold mining stocks are at one-year lows. Expecting gold prices to rise, some analysts see gold stocks as a buy.
The Reformed Broker
Private stock markets? Not so fast.

"Private" stock markets, a trading trend primarily among venture capitalists based on the West coast, may soon be coming to an end.
Dividend-paying stocks: more gains ahead

Dividend-paying stocks have room to grow, says BlackRock's CIO. One reason: Investors dissatisfied with low returns on their savings will be lured by the higher payouts of dividend-paying stocks.
Tax VOX
How will Romney pay for his tax cuts?

Romney is promising both massive tax cuts and a balanced budget, but it's unclear how he will pay for either.
Greece's debt: What happens if deal fails?

Greece debt default looms if 75 percent of debt-holders don't go along with the negotiated restructuring plan. Even so, market reaction to a disorderly default on Greece's debt could be minimal.
Tech stocks: some help from Yelp?

Tech stocks may see some of the buzz generated by the successful IPO of Yelp, prospects of a Facebook IPO, and the boost in the Nasdaq. Among tech stocks, Microsoft may benefit the most.
Gas prices high? Oil price survey points to more increases.

Gas prices could be headed higher as oil prices are set to rise, a new survey finds. High gas prices could threaten recovery.