Lowe’s trims annual forecasts but quarterly profit beat lifts shares
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- Lowe's has revised its annual forecasts lower while reporting a quarterly profit that surpassed expectations, resulting in an increase in its stock price. This adjustment highlights the company's response to current market conditions.
- The quarterly profit indicates that despite challenges in the home improvement sector, Lowe's is managing to maintain investor confidence through strategic growth in its professional builder business.
- This situation reflects broader trends in the retail market, where companies are navigating fluctuating consumer demand and competitive pressures, as seen in the performance of other retailers like TJX, which reported strong earnings recently.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
