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Facebook's Historic IPO: A Rollercoaster Ride

This chapter explores the pivotal moments around Facebook's IPO in May 2012, including General Motors' unexpected announcement questioning Facebook's ad effectiveness. It examines the volatility of Facebook's stock on its first day of trading and the subsequent challenges faced by investors in the months that followed.

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