Walmart points to ‘uncertain time’ with warning of weaker sales growth
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Stocks tumble as Walmart sales growth forecast disappoints
Stocks tumbled from all-time highs Thursday in the wake of Walmart projecting a lower-than-expected sales outlook.NBC News - 20h -
Walmart Racks Up Sales Record but Sees Slower Growth Ahead
The retail giant continues to attract shoppers from across the income spectrum, but faces headwinds from stubborn inflation and the risk of tariffs.The New York Times - 23h -
Warning of economic uncertainty as Walmart stocks tumble after retailer lowers sales outlook
CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "CBS Mornings" to analyze a possible sign that the economy could slip back this year due to lower consumer spending. Walmart's yearly sales ...CBS News - 3h -
Walmart shares drop as retailer says profit growth will slow
Walmart has factors that could work in its favor, including a growing online business and market share gains from higher-income shoppers.CNBC - 20h -
Walmart’s Gloomy Sales Forecast Shows Customers Are Still Feeling the Inflation Squeeze
The company’s earnings forecast for the fiscal year fell below analysts’ expectations.Inc. - 23h -
Amazon surpasses Walmart in revenue for the first time
Walmart reported $180.5 billion in sales during the most recent quarter while Amazon reeled in $187.8 billion.CNBC - 22h -
Home sales drop sharply as prices hit an all-time high for January
The median price of a home sold in January was $396,900, up 4.8% from the year before and the highest price ever for the month of January.CNBC - 1h -
Why Walmart’s warning may have more to do with weight-loss drugs than tariffs
Walmart’s stock fell Thursday as quarterly earnings were expected to decline for the first time in three years, with strength in groceries and GLP-1 drug sales continuing to pressure margins.MarketWatch - 14h -
Fired federal workers see their dreams shattered and an uncertain future
As the Trump administration hacks away at government agencies, many employees who were cut are left fearing for their future and in the dark about their next steps.ABC News - 19h -
How Walmart won over wealthy shoppers
The discounter has gained traction with upper-income shoppers with a larger online assortment and faster online options, like home deliveries.CNBC - 20h
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