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J.C. Penney's (JCP) stock has been dropping like a stone, while
other retail stocks have been soaring. The problem? A radical
pricing strategy that replaced conventional sales promotions,
including coupons, with everyday low price - shoppers didn't go
for it, legal woes, and a leadership shake-up that have taken
their toll on the company's performance (see table).   Forward
PE  Qtrly Revenue Growth (yoy)  Qtrly Earnings Growth (yoy)
Operating Margins  J.C. Penney     -3.95 %             On
Friday, J.C Penney's stock soared. The catalysts? A vote of
confidence by George Soros. The legendary financier took a
"passive" 7.8 stake in the company; a financial arrangement with
Goldman Sachs (GS) that didn't include any equity stake by the
financial firm.  These developments come shortly after the
company changed strategy, returning to the old sales promotions
to be implemented by the appointmen