Shares of Leggett & Platt fell 2.9% as the company reported softer sales in the third quarter despite a jump in net earnings, driven by one-time events. Net trade sales dropped to $1.04 billion from $1.10 billion the previous year, sparking investor concern over operational performance. The stock closed at $9.34, down 1.9% from the previous close. The market reacted negatively, focusing on the decline in core business activity rather than profits from asset sales. Leggett & Platt’s shares have been volatile, with 19 moves greater than 5% in the last year, indicating today’s move is seen as significant but not fundamentally changing perceptions of the business.

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