More than a few observers have put a short-term Buy rating on J.

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Last month, Chase agreed to buy fellow New York-based bank J.

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Another option is layaway which is being offered at stores including Wal-Mart, Kmart, Best Buy, Toys r Us and T J Maxx.

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"Anybody who thinks things are getting worse should go to Best Buy (nyse: BBY - news - people ) and notice the type of people who go to Best Buy, " says economist Robert J.

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