Home Depot reported sales and earnings for the first quarter May 18 that topped forecasts. The rising price of lumber and other inflation pressures have helped Home Depot, whose stock has surged 20% so far this year.
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Home Depot reported sales and earnings for the first quarter May 18 that topped forecasts. The rising price of lumber and other inflation pressures have helped Home Depot, whose stock has surged 20% so far this year.
Mandatory Credit: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images

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