Walmart and Home Depot Just Put a Nail In the Bear Market - The Motley Fool

Earnings reports from the retail giants show the economy is stronger than previously thought.

When Walmart (WMT -0.37%) cut its guidance three weeks ago, it sent shudders through the market. The S&P 500 fell more than 1%, and investors saw it as the latest sign that the economy was slum… [+3514 chars]

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