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The Economic Times
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American Eagle shares slump on flat margin outlook, weakness in namesake brand

American Eagle Outfitters' shares tumbled about ​11% on Thursday after ​the apparel retailer forecast flat quarterly gross margins, signaling discounts ​to clear excess inventory and weak demand at its namesake brand could weigh on profit.

The company also kept its annual comparable sales forecast intact on Wednesday despite posting better-than-expected ‌revenue for the ⁠second quarter.

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