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JD Wetherspoon issued its fourth profit warning this year on Wednesday, with annual earnings expected to miss forecasts. The pub chain blamed weaker-than-expected sales and rising costs for food, workers, energy, and property taxes. Shares in the company fell by about 9% following the announcement.
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