Microsoft's Newest Threat

The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which the Fool's Isaac Pino and Lyons George discuss topics around the investing world.

What do Microsoft and Amazon.com have in common? As of this week: employees. In today's edition, Lyons and Isaac discuss a recent talent migration from the Windows Phone team to the e-tail giant and consider the implications of crucial losses for Mr. Softy on an area of its business that is, to say the least, sensitive. Watch as our analysts discuss how Microsoft's smartphone segment is in danger, and why investors should be paying attention.

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