A new page opens for Facebook
The social network’s stock market launch will be the biggest test yet of whether a young company can live up to expectations, writes April Dembosky
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Empire State owner has high hopes for IPO
Malkin Holdings plans to become a publicly traded real estate investment trust with the landmark skyscraper and other properties iin its portfolio
Brazilian equities still await revival
IPO of Brasil Travel pulled amid scepticism on valuation
Glam Media moves closer to IPO
Group eyes float in second or third quarter of 2012
The numbers are vast, but beware the bite of reality
Glencore and Facebook present mind-boggling numbers
Caesars plans IPO to allow investors to sell
Casino operator makes new attempt to list publicly
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Mood of caution hangs over IPOs
There are fears that fear the disappointments of last year may well carry on into this and Europe looks to be the most treacherous market
A market less efficient
A fall in fresh listings fuels concern that stock markets in developed economies are ceasing to channel capital to growing companies
Hopes of an IPO rush appear premature
The deals now on the road mark the biggest wave of offerings since July, but the market is likely to stay shut for many groups waiting to float
Protecting the UK market’s integrity
Listing rules should be tightened for foreign companies. The low standard of governance in some is not just a threat to their investors
Undermining the UK stock market
There is nothing wrong with investors backing risky ventures, but authorities should curb the Rothschild initial public offering model
Who will pay for the next Facebook?
US politicians seem unsure over how to kick-start investment in new companies
Roar turns to whimper in US IPO market
The excitement of the start of the year turns sharply amid worries about the eurozone crisis and the economic slowdown
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