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The Silver Lining in Target's Ugly Quarter

There's no question that Target's (NYSE: TGT) second-quarter results left a lot to be desired. The retail giant's profits plunged as poor inventory planning led to aggressive markdowns in discretionary categories. Target had indicated that the bottom line would take a hit as it made the decision to clear inventory, but the bite to profits was worse than expected.