Facebook shares dip as Wall Street ponders Australia information fallout

Facebook Inc shares fell 2% on Thursday as Wall Street assessed the wider ramifications of its switch to block all information content material subject material in Australia.
Facebook Inc shares fell 2% on Thursday as Wall Street assessed the wider ramifications of its move to block all news content in Australia.Original article
Author: Reuters Staff

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