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Why did Primark shares fall?

Primark's parent company, Associated British Foods, saw its shares drop because Primark forecast lower sales. This suggests fewer people are buying their clothes, perhaps due to the rising cost of living and inflation worries mentioned in the story. When a big company expects to make less money, investors often sell their shares.

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