Why Facebook's Biggest Story This Week Wasn't News at All

In keeping with the constant news stream surrounding Facebook, investors this week learned that Peter Thiel has sold the vast majority of his stake in the social-networking powerhouse, despite still retaining his board seat. But in the eyes of the Fool's technology editor, the move has been a bit exaggerated in the media. Thiel still owns $112 million of Facebook stock and generally follows the model of a venture capitalist, often buying into companies at an early stage.

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