Sears vs. J.C. Penney: which is worse? By: MarketWatch January 13, 2014 at 06:01 AM EST Choosing between investing in Sears or J.C. Penney is a bit like choosing between eating sawdust or getting a root canal, writes Jeff Reeves. Read More >> Related Stocks: Apple GX Defense Tech ETF J C Penney Company Inc Target Corp