In the wake of the offer for Yahoo, investors have seemed to forget what a huge quarter Microsoft reported late last year along with its exceptionally low valuation.
Despite the rich terms, Microsoft doesn't need to make money off Yahoo right now, but can patiently invest in the brand as it marshals the most serious counterattack on Google, now vulnerable for the first time by slowing growth and a flagging stock.
Disney: DIS
It is tough to go wrong with the Magic Kingdom in this market. At a generational low valuation, Disney owns some of the biggest brands in the world, and an array of media and entertainment assets that should perform well during an economic slowdown. At the same time, Disney has managed to create two new billion dollar brands in Hannah Montana and High School Musical. An array of other new initiatives, including Japination and web media, are hallmarks of the effective long term strategy of one of Americas most important companies.
Steve Deutsch - Glenbrook South H.S. Congratulations Steve Deutsch of Glenbrook South High School, you are the Toyota High School Athlete of the Week - AGAIN!
Gridiron Greats Former Chicago Bear greats Mike Ditka and Gale Sayers have a plan to get medical care to banged up ex-players. WBBM's Debra Dale reports.
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