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Walmart shares slide as U.S. sales hit by falling drug prices

The supermarket chain reported comparable U.S. sales growth of 2.6% in its second-quarter earnings, its lowest in over six years.

The supermarket chain reported comparable U.S. sales growth of 2.6% in its second-quarter earnings, its lowest in over six years.

BELLINGS Intelligence Score: 15

Why it matters

Walmart's share decline due to lower drug prices and slower U.S. sales growth is a notable company-specific earnings update but does not materially affect credit markets or broader credit conditions.

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