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<p>Mary Bullen, merchandise supervisor of the infant and girls section, makes price changes to clothing at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Rogers, Ark.</p>

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Wal-Mart cuts profit outlook
August 16, 2014 9 p.m.

Wal-Mart cuts profit outlook

Stock dragged down by sluggish sales, high health care costs

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. cut its annual profit outlook on Thursday amid sluggish sales, higher-than-expected health care costs and the need to invest more in its e-commerce operations.