by Pamela Powers Hannley
January is a month for "best" and "worst" lists. Media moguls gather at a trendy Manhattan watering holes, and, over dirty martinis, cook up lists to boost their sales.
Last week, the website 24/7 Wall Street released its list of the 10 most hated companies in the US.
With their high levels of corporate stinginess, you'd think the Papa John's, Hostess, Applebee's, Denny's, or Wal-Mart would be on it– but no.
With nearly universal hatred of their private prison system, maybe Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) would be on the list– no.
How about Koch Industries? Is it the most hate company in the US? Incredibly, no. TD Ameritrade– whose CEO also tried to buy the 2012 elections? NO.
Who is the most hated company in the US according to 24/7 Wall Street? J.C. Penney. WTF?
To find out why Penney's is hated and who else is on the list, continue after the jump.