Friday, November 16, 2012

Investopedia: Wal-Mart's "Meh" Quarter Doesn't Excite Investors

This has been a better year for Walmart's (NYSE:WMT) stock than many of its customers, as the stock has more than doubled the return of the S&P 500. While Walmart did have a solid back-to-school season and is as leveraged as anybody to improving consumer conditions (and confidence), the sluggish comp numbers suggest that the company is not completely out of the woods. 
 
Decent, but Not Great, Third Quarter Numbers 
Walmart's earnings always get a lot of attention, given its enormous position within the United States retail sector. To that end, Walmart's numbers may be a good reminder that, while the worst may be over, that's not the same thing as saying that the good times are back.

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