Falling value of Babylon shares puzzles investors

Until Tuesday's 8.5 percent correction, the stock had fallen 45 percent since July, even if it is trading on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange at more than triple its value from a year ago.

By Oren Freund | 04:44 12.12.12 |

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One of the most puzzling questions troubling stock market investors lately is how much the shares of of the online translation company Babylon are really worth.

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Falling value of Babylon shares puzzles investors

Until Tuesday's 8.5 percent correction, the stock had fallen 45 percent since July, even if it is trading on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange at more than triple its value from a year ago.

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