
Walmart Shares Drop as US Sales Growth Slows
Walmart's shares experienced their largest drop since 2022 after the company reported its weakest US sales growth in six years, signaling a pullback in consumer spending. The disappointing results impacted the broader retail market and stock performance.
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Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back
High gas prices and weaker pharmacy sales pushed Walmart's growth to its slowest pace in six years
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