Updated: 18:55, Friday, 18 May 2012

Facebook shares jumped 12% to $42.55 in the opening Nasdaq trades but within minutes fell back to the offering price

European markets close deep in the red

18:55European stock markets closed deep in red today, as mounting fears about the ability of Spain and Greece to deal with debts and fix their troubled banking sectors spooked investors.

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Conor Brophy talks to Liam Casey of PCH International which feeds the smartphone, e-readers and tablet.
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David Murphy has more on the euro crisis and why the cost of borrowing for Ireland has hit 7.5%
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Patricia O'Callaghan reports from the ''Media Future'' event, which looked at key themes shaping the sector.

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