Facebook's Next Moneymaker

By David Meier – Jan 18, 2013 at 6:00PM

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Is Graph Search the next big thing?

Its new Graph Search may not be a Google-killer, but it has the potential to be a game-changer for Facebook's business. However, the secret sauce lies a little deeper. Motley Fool analyst Dave Meier explains how a collaboration with Wal-Mart over the holidays will guide Facebook's future growth.

About the Author

David Meier is a Senior Investment Analyst at The Motley Fool. At The Motley Fool, David has been a writer, editor, stock analyst, and newsletter advisor. In addition, he was a portfolio manager at Motley Fool Asset Management and a hedge fund manager at 1623 Capital. Prior to joining The Motley Fool in 2005, David worked as an engineer specializing in gas turbine design at Rolls Royce and GE Power Systems. David holds a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech and an MBA from Wake Forest.

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