Walmart's worst week since 2022: Retailer's former U.S. CEO Bill Simon thinks Wall Street is getting earnings, tariff risks wrong
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Walmart experienced its worst week since 2022, with concerns over slowing profit growth and potential tariff risks. Former U.S. CEO Bill Simon believes Wall Street is misjudging these factors.

February 22, 2025 | 2:15 pm
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Walmart's stock is under pressure due to a forecast of slowing profit growth and potential tariff risks. Former CEO Bill Simon suggests Wall Street may be misjudging these factors.
Walmart's recent forecast of slowing profit growth and potential tariff risks have led to its worst week since 2022. The comments from former CEO Bill Simon suggest that the market may be overreacting or misjudging the situation, but the immediate impact is likely negative as investors react to the forecast.
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