Groupon Loses Half of Value Since IPO on Accounting Woes

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Groupon Inc., the biggest online coupon company, has lost half its value since a November initial public offering amid concern over its ability to translate growth into profit while rectifying accounting missteps.

The company fell 3.3 percent to $9.97, a record low, at the close today in New York. Groupon has slumped 50 percent since its stock-market debut.