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Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) posted an 18% rise in fiscal third-quarter net income, as inventory and cost reductions offset the impact of softening sales tied to the economic slump.

The discount retailer lowered its fourth-quarter and full-year outlooks, citing the deteriorating economic outlook, and said it expects heavy discounting during the holiday shopping season.

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