Drop in Facebook's stock makes for good time to connect: analysts

The social network may have forecast slowing revenue growth and higher investments next year, but it remains a strong long-term bet, according to an overwhelming majority of brokerages. Facebook's third-quarter profit and revenue blew past analyst estimates on Wednesday. Investors appeared to be spooked by the company's aggressive investment plans and a comment that limits on "ad load" would result in slower revenue growth in the current quarter.