The story notes that under one scenario, Comcast would invest in Sprint, which would then use the cash to buy the rest of Clearwire.

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In addition to the lifeguard spot, Kate notes, there is a similar scenario involving a woman saved from a fire who later abandons the fireman for a male astronaut.

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Cohen notes that there are multiple risks for the companies she covers in a recession scenario: weaker revenues from advertising, themes parks and travel, consumer products and live entertainment.

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