In this Nov. 7, 2007 file photo, a customer leaves a Wal-Mart in Mountain View, Calif. in this Nov. 7, 2007 file photo. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported a 10 percent increase in third-quarter profit, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, as the world's largest retailer's renewed focus on low prices is attracting financially squeezed shoppers around the world. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, file)AP - Wal-Mart officials sounded an upbeat tone for the holidays as the retailer posted a 10 percent increase in third-quarter profits on Thursday, saying that shoppers are responding to its early Christmas promotions.

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