If you're a casual observer of the stock market, the last time you tuned in to what was happening with Facebook's stock was probably last May.
In those days after the company's long-anticipated initial public offering, its price was diving daily — exactly the opposite of what many had expected given the hype leading up to Facebook's IPO.
The IPO itself was full of technical problems — many buyers weren't sure if their orders went through. And then there were questions about whether Facebook could figure out how to make money in its fastest-growing segment — mobile.
What a difference several months make. Since the start of 2013, Facebook's stock has jumped 19 percent, closing at $31.72 on Friday. It's up nearly 81 percent since its rock-bottom low of $17.55 on Sept. 4.
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