Best Buy and the reluctant shopper. Sales fall as Americans pull back on spending
Best Buy's sales and profits declined in Q2 due to a pullback in consumer spending, but the decline was smaller than expected, and shares rose as profits exceeded expectations; the company anticipates stabilization and possible growth in the consumer electronics industry next year as shoppers look to upgrade their gadgets.
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