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EconomyWalmart reports rare sales miss as consumers cut spending, shares fall

Walmart’s quarterly comparable sales came in below estimates on Thursday for the first time in at least five years, highlighting pressure on consumer spending from higher fuel costs. Its shares fell 8% in early trading.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-20 15:40Original

Walmart reports rare sales miss as consumers cut spending, shares fall
Walmart reports rare sales miss as consumers cut spending, shares fallEconomy