CarMax Earnings Disappoint as Used Car Sales Drop Due to Inflation and Rates

CarMax stock slides on weak earnings report
Quarterly revenue declined 13% year-over-year
Earnings per share fell below analyst estimates
Used vehicle sales dropped 10.8% amid macroeconomic challenges
Company cites high inflation and climbing interest rates for downturn

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