1 Tech Giant's Risky China Bet

The following video is part of this week's MarketFoolery podcast, in which host Chris Hill, along with Bill Mann, Tim Hanson, and Joe Magyer, discuss the latest business news. Nokia will begin selling its first-ever smartphone in China next month. Will the new phone enable Nokia to reclaim its No. 1 spot in the market? The guys analyze the challenges facing Nokia and what it means for an important partner like Microsoft.

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