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ALEXANDER LIDDINGTON-COX

Facebook hopes float

Facebook has defied market gloom to end its first trading day in line with the social network's offer price, and has strong drawcards to call on in the face of challenges ahead.
May 19


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JAMES THOMSON

RICH PICKINGS: Four challenges for Facebook's new millionaires

The public float of social network sensation Facebook has produced around 1000 new millionaires. The challenge for them now is to make that money last.
May 18


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ROBERT GOTTLIEBSEN

Winners and losers in a great capital race

As investors move to shore up value against the prospect of a messy European ending, the Australian dollar is cool and German bonds are hot, while US cash is seeing an unusual trend.
May 19

MARTIN WOLF, FINANCIAL TIMES

Beyond a Greek collapse

Greece's contradictory position on eurozone membership is driving the region and its creditors crazy but a successful exit could cause the most problems of all.
May 18

BILL EVANS

WEEKEND ECONOMIST: European stimulus jolt

The current cash rate setting is mildly stimulatory, but given the underwhelming impact of cuts on consumer sentiment thus far, and the events unfolding in Europe, more than a total of 100bps in this easing cycle might be needed.
May 18

SHANE WHITE

THE LAST GASP: Greasy scandals

This week Greece rudely steals the limelight from Australia's political scandals, Woolworths suppliers face a dilemma and Slipper may get to call the kettle black.
May 18

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