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Old 01-09-2011, 09:12 PM   #37
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Originally Posted by derklug View Post

Actually a start-up would be easier to evaluate. For accounting purposes GM's non-tangibles were given a value, but only time will tell if the valuation is accurate. How much are the designs for an Iron Duke worth? But at least GM has something to look at and touch....$50 billion for Facebook
The old molds for an iron duke could be pretty valuable, castings for the late 60's 427's as well, but I get your point.

Is Facebook Market Cap. really 50 billion?
Google is tapping $200 billion

... I think I'll stick with GM
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