Wal-Mart's profit drops 7.4%, hurt by higher expenses

Posted on February 17, 2009 at 07:50 AM EST

Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Tuesday fourth-quarter profit fell 7.4%, hurt by higher expenses and a stronger dollar even as its low-price position has helped it win traffic and sales from budget-conscious shoppers.

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