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Wal-Mart earnings growth flat

DECELERATION Increased competition, high energy costs and miscues led to a slowdown in growth, but analysts see bright future prospects for the retail giant

AFP , NEW YORK

Scott also countered virulent criticism of Wal-Mart's labor and environmental record. He said it was promoting employment diversity along with boosting staff healthcare spending and pushing leaner packaging.

"The fact is, we are a better Wal-Mart than we were one year ago," he said.

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