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Jharonne Martis, Director of Consumer Research at LSEG, says higher fuel prices and inflation are pressuring lower income consumers while discount retailers and value focused companies continue gaining traction.

Alan McKnight, Chief Investment Officer at Regions Wealth Management, says strong corporate earnings and resilient consumer spending are supporting markets despite inflation, geopolitical tensions and IPO froth.

Freedom Broker upgraded Walmart to ‘Hold’ from ‘Sell’.

Wall Street was heading for a rough Thursday morning, until Donald Trump walked into the Oval Office and mentioned the word "peace."

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The retail titan warned that surging gas prices could dent consumer spending.

The CNN Business Fear & Greed Index measures market sentiment based on seven indicators. It declined slightly on Thursday.

The Dow hit a record close as oil prices fell further. Amazon led AI stocks in buy areas even as Nvidia retreated.

The Dow hit a record close as oil prices fell further. Amazon led AI stocks in buy areas even as Nvidia retreated.

Retail behemoth Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) will be announcing earnings results this Thursday before market hours. Here’s what to look for.

Major U.S. indices closed Thursday higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average advancing 0.55% to 50,285.66.

Investors weighed falling oil prices against inflation and bond yield pressures, today, May 21, 2026.

The Dow hit a record close as oil prices fell further. Amazon led AI stocks in buy areas even as Nvidia retreated.

Margin strain, rapid e-commerce growth, and divided analyst views put this retail giant’s earnings power in focus, today, May 21, 2026.

Grocers like Kroger and Walmart expect to cut prices this year in a bid to attract shoppers feeling the pinch of soaring gasoline prices.

Wall Street stocks finished mostly higher Thursday following a choppy session as markets tried to parse the prospects for a Middle East peace deal while digesting earnings from Nvidia and Walmart.They initially edged higher but finished down 1.8 percent.

Moby summary of Walmart Inc.'s Q1 2027 earnings call

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an all-time peak on Thursday even as Nvidia's (NVDA) shares dec

Shoppers continue to open their pocketbooks, boosting retailers like Walmart, even as inflation jumps to its highest level in three years.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.18%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Shares of Walmart (NYSE:WMT) are down 7% in midday trading Thursday, a striking move for a defensive mega-cap that just reported quarterly results before the open. The reaction has dragged on peers, though not uniformly. Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) is off 2%, while Target (NYSE:TGT) is actually bouncing 2% after its own sharp drop on Wednesday. ... Walmart Is Getting Slammed Today. Should You Sell WMT Stock Along With Target and Costco?

Walmart plunges after warning signs of weaker shoppers hit Wall Street sentiment

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Walmart Inc (WMT) reports robust sales growth with significant gains in e-commerce, marketplace, and advertising revenue, despite challenges from fuel costs and inflation.

The retailer topped U.S. sales expectations, but higher fuel costs raised margin concerns.

Walmart’s sophisticated supply chain system is allowing it to speed up delivery speeds to customers who order online. The extra convenience was a key factor in the company’s 26% gain in e-commerce sales during the first quarter. The post Walmart credits fast delivery, third-party marketplace for revenue gains appeared first on FreightWaves.

US equity markets edged higher intraday and oil prices declined as traders tracked the latest on the

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Price cuts to be the highest in years to tackle Walmart and Costco.

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