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Dec 2021
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Oracle’s Big Deal, Spider-Man’s Big Box ...

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Oracle gets into healthcare tech with its record-setting acquisition of Cerner for $28 billion in cash. “Spider-Man: No Way Home” sets a few records of its own with a $600 million opening weekend. Jason Moser analyzes those stories and encourages investors to find ways to unplug from business news over the holidays.

 

Holiday Song - Looks Like A Cold, Cold Winter by Ingrid Michaelson

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