Time to Buy This Wireless Stock?

By Chris Hill – Jan 9, 2013 at 5:58PM

NYSE: S

Sprint

The fun is just beginning in the acquisition story of Clearwire.

The following video is from Wednesday's MarketFoolery podcast, in which host Chris Hill, as well as analysts Tim Hanson and Joe Magyer, discuss the top business and investing stories.

While Sprint Nextel (S) offered recently to buy the remaining 49% of Clearwire (NASDAQ: CLWR) that it doesn't currently own, DISH Network (DISH) made a better offer. The bidding war is further complicated by the fact that Sprint, in owning 51% of the company, would have to approve DISH's offer, and it has said it won't do that. In this segment, the guys discuss the probable outcome, why this has caused a pop in Clearwire stock, and what investors should think of the whole situation.

The relevant video segment can be found between 7:48 and 13:03.

Chris Hill, Joe Magyer, Tim Hanson, and The Motley Fool have no position in any of the stocks mentioned. We Fools don't all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.