crimp

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The unstable state of the world has weighed on luxury sales over the last few years, crimping profits at luxury groups which had enjoyed a post-Covid sales bonanza.

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The stock has dropped 12% over the past year amid worries about a slowdown in consumer spending that has crimped sales growth in the company’s beauty and healthcare segments.

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The stock has dropped 12% over the past year amid worries about a slowdown in consumer spending that has crimped sales growth in the company’s beauty and healthcare segments.

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Banks have long opposed such a cap because it would meaningfully reduce profit from the business, and card issuers and influential bank lobbyists say it could crimp credit availability.

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But if he is serious about restraining American corporations’ ability to pay dividends or buy back shares, it could put a major crimp in market returns.

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