Students in Uruguay achieve stock market success

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A group of high school students in Uruguay has been learning a lesson in finance. With the help of their teacher, they have been investing in the stock market. The students have made 14,000 dollars in 18 months. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with their teacher, John Younger.

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