Snapchat Makes a Big Bet With IPO

Mon., Feb. 6, 2017

By Ronn Torossian

Snapchat's parent company filed paperwork hoping to bring in $3 billion for its initial public offering. The site has name recognition and good market placement, but its financial performance doesn't offer the vote of confidence investors are looking for.

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