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MYB: Facebook stock drops another 9% Tuesday
Did Facebook executives advise underwriters from Morgan Stanley to reduce revenue and earnings forecasts for the company before the IPO launched?
In today’s Minding Your Business, CNN's Felicia Taylor discusses Reuters' new report that Morgan Stanley is being subpoenaed by the Massachusetts Attorney General about the information analysts may have given to certain investors about Facebook’s revenue prospects.
Facebook investors are also facing problems this morning, with shares down about $30/share in pre-market trading . Overall, the social network's stock has dropped 19% since the IPO launched on Friday.
MYB: What is private equity?
The back-and-forth on the campaign trail over Gov. Mitt Romney's record at Bain Capital is back with a vengeance.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker and Newt Gingrich are both getting into the mix talking about private equity and Bain's track record, but exactly what is private equity?
In today's "Minding Your Business," Christine Romans explains that private equity is rich investors, like pension funds, university endowments and wealthy people, pooling their money to invest in things that will make them more money – like companies and new technology.
Often, these investors zero in on failing companies. The private money comes in and does some restructuring, which usually means selling divisions and closing failing parts, while reaping the benefits of the successful elements of the company.
MYB: Rough start for Facebook stock
In today's "Minding Your Business," Christine Romans explains that it's been a disappointing start for Facebook's IPO investors.
The company's stock has gone down 19% since the IPO launched last week, and yesterday alone, the stock dropped 11% despite the fact that most other stocks were up.
Romans explains that for every dollar lost in the stock price, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg loses about $534 million dollars.
MYB: What can investors expect from Facebook stock this week?
Christine Romans breaks down Facebook’s first day as a public company and explains what investors can expect from the stock this week in today's Minding Your Business.
If you were up early enough to catch the show, you were probably happy to hear Christine’s one thing you need to know today: coffee prices are lower!
It’s been a year of high prices but today, the companies that own brands like Maxwell House, Folgers and Dunkin Donuts are announcing that their coffee will be selling for 4-6 percent lower at retail stores.
MYB: How the Facebook IPO stacks up
Christine Romans looks at how the Facebook IPO compares to past IPOs, from Microsoft in 1986 to General Motors in 2010.
MYB: Facebook IPO pros and cons – Christine Romans and Ali Velshi explain
Christine Romans and Ali Velshi talk about the reasons for and against getting in on the Facebook IPO.
MYB: Facebook looks to diversify board
Christine Romans on reports that Facebook is looking to add one woman to its company board.
MYB: JPMorgan Chase shareholders meeting today after $2 billion loss
Christine Romans and Poppy Harlow preview a JPMorgan Chase shareholders meeting today after a reported $2 billion loss.
MYB: U.S. youth face tough job market
Christine Romans looks at the challenges facing young graduates who want to enter the workforce
MYB: Facebook IPO fever – how the average Joe can get in on Facebook stock
Christine Romans explains how the average investor should play the Facebook IPO. Christine also explains how people can set up a 'limited order' where one can order to buy or sell a specified amount of a security at a specific price.
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