Facebook IPO Front-Runners: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley

Facebook reportedly plans to file documents in early 2012 for its long-awaited initial public offering, and Wall Street rivals Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are in a fierce competition for the lead investment banking role, according to reports.

Facebook reportedly plans to file documents in early 2012 for its long-awaited initial public offering, and Wall Street rivals Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are in a fierce competition for the lead investment banking role, according to reports.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Facebook executives have met with Wall Street firms since Thanksgiving, adding that other banks are in the running, as well, but Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are the two front-runners by a wide margin.

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