📉 Walmart’s Warning Shakes the Markets! The retail giant cut its earnings outlook for 2025, citing consumer weakness and economic uncertainty—and Wall Street isn’t taking it well. The Dow plunged nearly 600 points as investors reacted to concerns about inflation, tariffs, and slowing consumer spending.

In this episode of Markets with Megan, we break down:
🔻 Walmart’s Earnings Downgrade: Why is this a red flag for the economy?
🛍️ Consumer Weakness: Retail sales are slumping—what does it mean for growth?
💸 Inflation & Tariffs: Could more price pressures force further earnings cuts?
📊 Market Volatility Ahead: Why stocks may remain under pressure in 2025.

As uncertainty grows, staying ahead of the markets is crucial! Don’t get caught off guard by the next big move.

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