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Starbucks posts better than expected sales as profits are squeezed

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Starbucks reported $8.41 billion in sales for the last quarter, exceeding the $8.32 billion expected by analysts. Higher costs cut into the coffee giant’s profits. Starbucks reported net income of $878 million, down from $1.76 billion a year ago.

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