Home Depot (HD) cuts corporate jobs as housing market struggles

Home Depot's decision to cut jobs signals a response to ongoing struggles in the housing market, which may suggest slowing demand for home improvement products.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 28 Jan 2026, 20:42 UTCOn the live feed at 20:22 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This action reflects a challenging operating environment for the retail sector, particularly in consumer discretionary categories, potentially impacting investor sentiment and leading to a reassessment of growth projections for the company and its peers.

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