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Walmart Plunges 9% as Consumer Caution Strains Discretionary Retail

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  • Walmart plunged over 9% following its slowest comparable-sales growth in six years.
  • While store traffic remained resilient, smaller basket sizes and price cuts indicate consumers are becoming increasingly selective, cutting back on discretionary purchases and pressuring broader retail sentiment.
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