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Home Depot crushed Q2 earnings, smashing Wall Street expectations with $47.86 billion in sales—up 5.7%—as homeowners pivot to smaller, budget-friendly projects like painting and yard work instead of pricey kitchen remodels. High interest rates are chilling big-ticket spending, but everyday home upkeep is keeping sales steady—and reshaping the housing market. The company’s rolling out nationwide Express Delivery for fast turnaround on essentials, betting on a future wave of upgrades as the average U.S. home ages past 40 years. Despite CEO Ted Decker’s temporary medical leave, Home Depot stays on track with its yearly forecasts, using tariff refunds to offset rising costs.

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