1835 ET [Dow Jones]--Questions around Newell Brands' ability to achieve its topline guidance will persist after the consumer-goods company missed fourth-quarter core sales, Citi analysts say in a research note. The Atlanta-based company's categories have remained soft with limited evidence that trends will improve, the analysts say. "While trade discussions are fluid and Newell Brands has mitigation strategies and delivered strong cost savings, we believe risk is skewed to the downside," the analysts add. (sabela.ojea@wsj.com)

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