Lex in depth: Facebook

As deadline day looms for the proposed €35bn merger, Lex columnists Vincent Boland and Stuart Kirk take a by-the-numbers look to see if it makes sense for investors

As deadline day looms for the proposed €35bn merger, Lex columnists take a by-the-numbers look to see if it makes sense for investors. By Vincent Boland and Stuart Kirk

By Kirk Lindstrom:The Bureau of the Public Debt Tuesday announced the new earnings rate of 2.20% for Series I (for Inflation) savings bonds issued from May 2012 through October 2012.

Despite its growth, the carmaker’s structure and the founding family’s grip on ownership remain a concern for investors. By Nikki Tait and Stuart Kirk

South Korea’s largest company has leapfrogged rivals but its lack of creativity and weak profit margins explain its modest valuation. By Jennifer Hughes and Stuart Kirk

South Korea’s largest company has leapfrogged rivals but its lack of creativity and weak profit margins explain its modest valuation. By Jennifer Hughes and Stuart Kirk