Avoid This Value Trap

The following video is from today's MarketFoolery podcast, in which host Chris Hill, along with Mike Olsen, Jason Moser, and Joe Magyer, discuss the latest business news. Best Buy reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings, and shares rose on the news. With the stock recently hitting a five-year low, is now the time to buy? In this segment, the guys analyze Best Buy's challenges and share why, despite the low valuation, investors should continue to steer clear of the stock.

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