For most people in their mid-twenties, a typical New Year's resolution would be to lose some weight or even find a job. But for Facebook's mastermind, Mark Zuckerberg, the goals are certainly more cosmic. How about start the year with a $500 million investment that has a valuation of $50 billion? Yes, it's hard to top that.
Then again, Facebook is a game-changer in the same league as eBay (EBAY) or Google (GOOG). And investors are clamoring to get a piece of the action.
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It looks like 2010 will be a strong year for IPOs, especially for tech offerings. Of course, one of the most highly-anticipated deals is Facebook. No doubt, it would give the market a big jolt.

