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The Web Site, Striking Thoughts, has a Tough Opinion Concerning the Facebook Investment Debacle!
Wall Street Bitch-slaps us (again) | Striking Thoughts
This mess will be interesting to watch as it plays out. At this point I will go as far as agreeing with Business Insider:
“In one of the biggest IPOs in history, in which a huge amount of stock was sold to small investors, privileged Wall Street insiders once again got top-notch information…and individuals got the shaft.”
Wall Street Bitch-slaps us (again) | Striking Thoughts
Striking Thoughts is right on target and I recommend you read his thoughts.
To my colleague at “Striking Thoughts” I give a hearty thumbs up!”
James Pilant
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