These Buyouts Were Anything But Given

Fear and greed can lead investors to make poor decisions at the worst possible times. In fact, one of the most difficult aspects of investing is managing those emotions. A classic instance of when greed can rear its ugly head comes with buyout speculation. The allure of quick profits is enticing, but as Brenton Flynn describes in the following video, it's one thing to pursue a buyout -- and another thing finding a buyer.

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