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Diageo's stock has declined nearly 30% over the past year, facing challenges in the U.S. market and declining spirits demand globally.
Diageo's sales grew by 0.3% in Q3, driven by strong Guinness demand in Britain and Ireland and pre-World Cup stockpiling in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Diageo's North American sales declined by 9.4% in Q3, with U.S. spirits sales down 15.4%, attributed to competitive pressures and market softness.
Diageo's sales rose 0.3% in Q3, with growth in Africa and Latin America offsetting significant weakness in the U.S. market.
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