Stocks Fall on Walmart’s Warning as Big Banks Sink: Markets Wrap

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Stocks declined from record highs due to a disappointing forecast from Walmart, raising concerns about consumer behavior and the economy. Walmart's shares dropped 6.5%, and major banks like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs also saw significant declines.

Keywords: Stocks, Walmart, Economic Forecast

Source: Bloomberg

Update At: 2/21/2025

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