Shares of Weyerhaeuser Co. (WY) fell about 9% Friday after third-quarter sales and profit missed analysts expectations as weather, trade policy and volatility in the wood-products markets weighed on its quarterly results. Analysts polled by FactSet were expecting earnings of 37 cents a share, but the firm reported just 28 cents a share. The Seattle timber company also tapered down expectations for the fourth quarter and said it anticipates earnings "significantly" lower than the third quarter. The company's stock is down nearly 25% for the year. (patrick.thomas@wsj.com)

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