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Facebook shares plummet as regulators call for launch review

America’s top financial watchdogs have called for a review of Facebook’s share launch, amid reports of concerns about the way information was disclosed to investors.

Facebook shares had a disappointing opening day's trading

Facebook shares flat after first day of trading

Shares in Facebook had to be rescued twice by underwriters to maintain their initial $38 valuation and closed at $38.23 in a faltering state for Facebook shares.

Facebook is going public in the second largest IPO in history

Facebook shares will cost $38 as company valued at $104bn

Social networking site Facebook has announced that it will offer around 420 million shares at $38 each valuing the firm at $104 billion.

Facebook halts orders for IPO shares

Social networking giant Facebook has stopped taking share orders ahead of tomorrow’s eagerly awaited stock market flotation.

Facebook values company at $85bn to $95bn

Facebook has priced its shares at $28-$35 for its initial public offering (IPO) on the stock market, putting a value on the firm of $85 billion to $95 billion.

The technology sector is, on balance, growing, in tough times

Is now the time to invest in technology funds?

The UK and global technology sectors have outperformed many other investment markets in recent years helped by tax reliefs and changing consumer behaviour.