Ron Burgundy Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Facebook Inc's purchase of fast-growing messaging startup WhatsApp for an eye-popping $19 billion largely won approval from analysts, who said the deal made strategic sense as it will solidify the social network's position as a leader in mobile. Facebook shares were down less than 1 percent at $67.08 at midday after falling as much as 3 percent in early trading as investors got over the initial sticker shock of the deal value. At least two brokerages downgraded their recommendations on Facebook to "hold" but the overwhelming majority of analysts remain positive on the stock. Facebook is paying more than double its annual revenue for a chat program that has little revenue. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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