Is Microsoft in Trouble?

By John Reeves and David Meier – Sep 9, 2013 at 4:32PM

NASDAQ: MSFT

Microsoft

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Was Microsoft's latest move a $7 billion mistake?

Last week, Microsoft (MSFT 1.82%) announced that it's buying Nokia's (NOK 0.28%) handset business and access to its patent library for just over $7 billion. Is this a sign of good things to come or that Microsoft is in trouble?

In the following video, Motley Fool analyst David Meier shares his view of the recent purchase. He believes the move was unwise and thinks that Microsoft looks very vulnerable going forward. Ultimately, he concludes, "Ballmer is leaving a tangled, twisted mess for the next CEO."

David Meier owns shares of Apple. John Reeves owns shares of Apple and Google. The Motley Fool recommends Apple and Google and owns shares of Apple, Google, and Microsoft. 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.