Kevin covered the following stories: The U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims; the National Association of Realtors reported July Existing Home Sales; Walmart released their 2nd Quarter revenue, earnings and their outlook for the remainder of the year; a CNBC headline "Trump tariffs affect Walmart prices" (hint: NOT SO FAST)  . Kevin has the details, digs through the numbers, puts the information in historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions along the way. Oil reacts to stalled Russia-Ukraine peace talks and an uncertain path, U.S. data showing signs of strong demand.