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U.S Retail Sales Beat Forecasts, Walmart Earnings

Aug 15, 2024
Mari Shor, a Senior Equity Analyst at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, joins experts Jennifer Bartashus, Vineer Bhansali, and Christopher Ciolino to dissect the recent surge in U.S. retail sales, particularly focusing on Walmart's impressive e-commerce growth. Bartashus elaborates on Walmart's strategic advancements and demographic shifts. Bhansali discusses innovative hedging strategies amidst market dynamics, while Ciolino offers insights into challenges facing the agricultural sector. Together, they reveal shifts in consumer behavior and the resilience of retail sectors in a fluctuating economy.
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