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PODCAST: Is Dropbox really worth $8 billion?

We will draw a line between gas prices and holiday consumption. Dropbox, the online storage firm, is reportedly seeking a new round of funding. And, Fortune Magazine's Allan Sloan's list of the year’s worst deals and financial flops.

Government figures today show retail sales went up more briskly than expected last month. Setting aside volatile spending for cars, fuel, and building materials, retail sales went up half a percent, more than analysts were expecting.  

Dropbox is trying to raise a reported $250 million from investors, a deal that would value the company at more than $8 billion. Dropbox isn’t saying much. It’s only issued a statement saying it has more than 200 million users and  “strong momentum.” But $8 billion worth of momentum?

As Thanksgiving approaches — and while folks worry about Butterball’s turkey shortage — we took a look at large turkeys of a different kind. Allan Sloan, senior editor-at-large of Fortune Magazine, shares his pickings for the year’s worst deals and financial flops.

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