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3 Investing Turkeys and What I Learned From Them

Barbara Eisner Bayer, Chuck Saletta, and Eric Volkman, The Motley Fool
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At many Thanksgiving holidays, the turkey becomes the centerpiece of the meal. In light of the holiday, we asked three Motley Fool contributors to share with us stories of the biggest turkeys they've encountered in their investing experience. Learn why General Electric (NYSE: GE), Getlink (OTC: GRPT.F), and a surprise turkey are their biggest losers -- and what they've learned from their mistakes.

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