Walmart Inc.'s (NYSE: WMT ) latest quarter shows why it remains such a good barometer of the U.S. consumer. Sales were strong, at $177.4 billion, up nearly 5$1.5 billion hit from weaker currencies. The company I'm passionate about finance and investing, focusing on business analysis, fundamental analysis, valuation, and long-term growth, especially in sectors like AI, fintech, finance and tech. I study finance and economy and have hands-on experience in equity research, financial modeling, an ...