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The "Straight Story" with Chris Farrell

Buy What You Like Investment Strategy It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell is to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the Straight Story. This week, Chris looks at the "Buy What You Like" investment mantra and says, "DOH"!

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