From Calculated Risk.

"Wavering consumer confidence, unseasonable weather in core markets, and restrained customer spending compared to last year’s fiscal stimulus-aided results led to lower than expected sales in the second quarter," commented Robert A. Niblock, Lowe’s chairman and CEO. "Cautious consumers remain reluctant to take on discretionary projects until signs of economic improvement are more evident."

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