Description: Facebook Inc. missed profit expectations for the first time in two years as the social network warned investors that higher costs from a series of acquisitions are beginning to take a toll on results.

Source: WSJ.com

Date: Oct 28, 2014

Link: http://online.wsj.com/articles/facebook-results-improve-on-mobile-ad-strength-1414526855

Questions for Discussions:

• What is affecting FB financials?
• Do you think the firm can grow out of these recent cost acquisitions or are they going to be a drag on earnings for a longer period of time?