Newegg finally goes public, with financial analysts expecting big thingsOnline retailer Newegg today announced plans to go public, filing for a $175 million IPO, according to an SEC filing. Newegg is best known as a technology e-tailer, but has expanded of late to include other consumer electronics. Since launching in 2001, the company has been profitable every year, with $2.1 billion in sales in 2008. In 2007, the company saw $1.9 billion in sales, with the number expected to increase as Newegg expands its business. The company has seen dramatic success after making changes to support small- and medium-sized businesses...