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Walmart shares fall 8% as Q2 results flag risks of rising inventory

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Walmart shares fall 8% as Q2 results flag risks of rising inventory

Walmart shares fell 8% despite strong second-quarter results, with revenue rising 5.9%, e-commerce sales jumping 23% and operating income increasing 28.8%. Investors focused on tariff refund benefits and a 6.7% increase in global inventory, raising concerns over underlying performance.

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