Walmart's Biggest Problem Isn't Customer Traffic. Here's What Investors Need to Know.

Walmart (WMT -0.91%) is doing well in the current volatile selling environment. The retailing giant recently announced surprisingly strong sales trends through the start of 2024, even as consumers became more cautious in their spending patterns. This good news contributed to a strong run for shareholders, with the stock gaining 15% so far this year, compared to a 10% increase in the S&P 500.Wall Street is excited to see Walmart winning market share in competitive areas like groceries. These successes reflec ...