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Home Depot cites unfavorable weather in disappointing quarter
Home Depot cites unfavorable weather in disappointing quarter
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Home Depot today reported fourth-quarter sales that disappointed analysts. One factor cited by the company was unfavorable weather conditions. “It was cold, it was snowy, and perhaps worst of all, it was wet,” said CEO Craig Menear in a conference call.
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