Temu owner PDD misses revenue, profit estimates as consumers struggle

Rivals have ramped up promotions and discounts, sparking a price war.

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PDD, which runs the Pinduoduo online shopping site in China and Temu internationally, is struggling with weaker-than-expected consumer demand. © Reuters

(Reuters) -- Discount e-commerce player PDD Holdings fell short of market estimates for third-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday, as its low prices did not persuade cost-conscious consumers to spend as much as expected on its platforms.

U.S.-listed shares of PDD, which runs the Pinduoduo online shopping site in China and Temu internationally, were down more than 10% in pre-market trading.

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