Twitter’s IPO Day: In Photos

Twitter’s IPO on the New York Stock Exchange went off without a hitch, quite the opposite scene from Facebook's debut on Nasdaq last year. Here’s a look at Twitter’s day, in pictures:

Twitter’s IPO Day: In Photos
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Before they went in for the big debut, Twitter founders and management posed in front of the NYSE.

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The NYSE proudly trumpeted the largest technology IPO since Facebook.

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Inside, a worker unveiled a floor mat bearing the logo of Twitter’s stock symbol on the NYSE floor.

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The spotlight was on the big four: CEO Dick Costolo (L) and co-founders Jack Dorsey, Evan Williams and Biz Stone.

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Brtitsh actor Sir Patrick Stewart (R) rang the opening NYSE bell with Vivienne Harr, who operates a lemonade stand, and uses the money she earns to fight slavery.

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Mr. Costolo and the co-founders applaud as trading starts in Twitter at 10:49 a.m. ET. The stock opened at $45.10, well above the $26 IPO price.

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Jack Dorsey had 1.1 billion reasons to smile. That’s about how much his Twitter stake is worth.

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Even the traders seemed giddy on the NYSE floor as Twitter’s IPO price was finalized.

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This classic aerial shot from the NYSE cam captures the chaos, centered around Twitter’s old and new guard.

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NYSE Euronext chief Duncan Niederauer (L) spoke with Mr. Costolo after the Twitter IPO.

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Workers from Twitter’s recruiting department returned to their offices after getting coffee in San Francisco. While in line at Starbucks, one wished a coworker “happy IPO day.”

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Not everyone was happy. A group of about 18 demonstrators outside Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters protested for increased corporate taxes and affordable housing. The protest made it awkward for Twitter employees leaving the building.

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