Whirlpool (WHR) lowered full-year earnings expectations after second-quarter results missed the mark on weakened global sales, despite strength in North America. The appliance manufacturer earned $2.62 a share, a 10.5% increase from last year but below expectations by 29 cents. Revenue slipped 1.4% to $4.68 billion, missing analyst views for $4.84 billion. Whirlpool lowered its full-year earnings guidance to $11.50-$12…