Another Growth Story Bites the Dust

The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which technology and industrials editor/analyst Brendan Byrnes discuss topics around the investing world.

One of the highest-profile IPOs of 2011, daily-deal site Groupon recently reported its fourth-quarter earnings to mixed acclaim. The company certainly saw some mixed results. The stock price, however, took a substantial haircut, falling more than 10% during the next trading day. More than anything, this kind of swing just goes to show the kind of immense expectations the market has placed on these high-profile growth stories. Can Groupon meet those expectations? Listen in as Andrew weighs in on what this earnings story means and how investors should look at Groupon going forward.

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