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NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 08 Nov, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Twitter shares soar on Wall Street debut By North America correspondent Michael Vincent, wires Twitter's share price has almost doubled in its first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange, shooting up more than 90 per cent in early trade, to as high as $US50 ($52.90). The key Twitter founders attended the opening on the New York Stock Exchange, along with Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart and a nine-year-old girl who operates a lemonade stand. At 11:30am local time, the shares were still up 74 per cent at $US45.27 from the initial public offering price of $US26 per share set on Wednesday. Some analysts had cautioned about the fast-changing nature of social media, but the debut led to a stampede for the microblogging site, known for its one-to-many messages of up to 140 characters. Twitter's launch as a publicly listed company is the biggest technology listing since Facebook in 2012. More » Morrison tight-lipped over asylum seeker boat rescue HMAS Ballarat embroiled in claims of sex assaults Video emerges of Toronto mayor threatening to 'rip a man's throat out' Mystery Australian woman found in Ireland headed home Unwanted greyhounds drained of blood then euthanised Scientists seek volunteers to have genetic code published on internet More Analysis » When grave facts and political calculation collide As former prime minister John Howard revealed in his speech on global warming, we have departed from the evidence into a realm propelled purely by political necessity. By this relentless political logic, it can only be a matter of time before we have a group of politicians who fully accept the truth of climate science and the dire possibilities that it entails, then act against the dictates of that scientific certainty for narrow short-term advantage. That would be a high point in modern politics, a moment that might achieve a blissful state of near political perfection and something close to outright evil. More » One day cricket should offer more than just slog fests Why Waubra residents want their town name back Policy backflips and the game of electoral Pooh-Sticks Still a pawn in the cruelty of the war on terror A quiet, attentive audience - to be or not to be? The end of entitlements doesn't apply to the rich The confused assault on smoking rights rolls on Legitimate charges, illegitimate trial: Morsi in the dock Prices want to fall but borrowers won't let them Just In More Just In » European court rules homosexuals facing persecution can seek asylum in the EU The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that homosexuals who are at genuine risk of legal persecution do have grounds to claim asylum in the European Union. More » Jobs outlook bleak even if Holden stays: union Video emerges of Toronto mayor threatening to 'rip a man's throat out' Greens challenge charitable status of anti-wind farm group Morrison tight-lipped over asylum seeker boat rescue Canadian student crushed to death in British rubbish truck Justin Bieber charged by police in Brazil over graffiti Australian ministers face further questions from Indonesia over spying reports Twitter shares soar on Wall Street debut Mystery Australian woman found in Ireland headed home World More World » European court rules homosexuals facing persecution can seek asylum in the EU The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that homosexuals who are at genuine risk of legal persecution do have grounds to claim asylum in the European Union. More » Video emerges of Toronto mayor threatening to 'rip a man's throat out' Canadian student crushed to death in British rubbish truck Justin Bieber charged by police in Brazil over graffiti Twitter shares soar on Wall Street debut Scientists seek volunteers to have genetic code published on internet Business More Business » GrainCorp boss plays down concerns over possible foreign takeover The head of GrainCorp has warned against turning down foreign investment in Australia's agricultural sector. More » Australia's unemployment at 5.7 per cent Fairfax avoids board spill at AGM Coalition draws fire for scrapping super payment to low-paid workers Power prices will drop as soon as carbon tax goes: Hunt Politics More Politics » European court rules homosexuals facing persecution can seek asylum in the EU The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that homosexuals who are at genuine risk of legal persecution do have grounds to claim asylum in the European Union. More » Jobs outlook bleak even if Holden stays: union Video emerges of Toronto mayor threatening to 'rip a man's throat out' Australian ministers face further questions from Indonesia over spying reports BHP Billiton voices concern over any delay to carbon tax repeal Sport More Sport » Wallabies send complaint to IRB ahead of Italy Test Ewen McKenzie has complained to the IRB about refereeing bias as he named a shuffled forward pack for the Italy Test. More » Federer stays in semi-final hunt Swansea bombs Europa victory Warner, Smith get centuries as Bailey fails Federer wants more drug testing Fowler takes early PGA lead Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Greens challenge charitable status of anti-wind farm group By environment reporter Jake Sturmer One of Australia's most influential anti-wind farm lobbies is confident it will keep its charity status, despite a potential investigation by the Australian Taxation Office. More » Scientists seek volunteers to have genetic code published on internet Australian schools to reap 3D printing benefits University investigates fresh claims of research misconduct Russian rocket takes Sochi Olympic torch to space Environment More Environment » Greens challenge charitable status of anti-wind farm group By environment reporter Jake Sturmer One of Australia's most influential anti-wind farm lobbies is confident it will keep its charity status, despite a potential investigation by the Australian Taxation Office. More » BHP Billiton voices concern over any delay to carbon tax repeal Power prices will drop as soon as carbon tax goes: Hunt Greens target prominent anti-wind farm lobby group over oil industry links Tribunal begins Arctic Sunrise hearing against Moscow About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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