SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Non-Tech : Barnes & Noble (BKS)
BKS 6.4900.0%Aug 19 4:00 PM EDT

 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
From: Rock_nj5/7/2012 2:02:02 PM
1 Recommendation   of 1691
 
Why Microsoft Invested In Barnes & Noble

Microsoft (Symbol: MSFT) announced on April 30, 2012 a surprise investment of $605 million in the well known book seller Barnes & Noble (Symbol: BKS). Why did Microsoft invest in Barnes & Noble, which is associated with the ailing bricks and mortar business model that has already caused long established companies, such as Borders and Blockbuster, to file for bankruptcy and liquidate themselves out of existence? There’s more to this story than meets the eye.

http://rocknj.hubpages.com/hub/Why-Microsoft-Invested-In-Barnes-Noble
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext