US inflation is proving stubborn while consumer spending shows scant signs of any concerning slowdown, laying the groundwork for a more cautious approach to interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Even though inflation has dropped notably over the past two years, the government’s October consumer price report underscored the challenge facing Fed officials.
Open FlipNvidia shares ended lower last week, giving back around $150 billion in market value amid a broader selloff in rate-sensitive tech stocks ahead of the group's hotly anticipated third quarter earnings on Wednesday. Nvidia (NVDA) , which commands a near 80% share of the market for high-end AI-powering chips and processors, is finding that its biggest challenge isn't the technological advances.
Open FlipWalmart is set to report earnings on Tuesday, with analysts expecting sales growth as its customer base expands across income levels, driven by market share gains and a growing digital advertising business that boosts profit margins. The retailer is projected to report quarterly revenue of $167.73 billion and net income of $4.24 billion. Walmart shares are up 60% this year.
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