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Walmart and Home Depot Earnings Show the K (Shaped Economy) Is Here to Stay

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Walmart shares fell 9% on decelerating comps despite an earnings beat, while Home Depot rose slightly on higher tickets, highlighting a diverging, K-shaped consumer spending pattern.

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Walmart and Home Depot Earnings Show the K (Shaped Economy) Is Here to Stay

Walmart shares fell 9% on decelerating comps despite an earnings beat, while Home Depot rose slightly on higher tickets, highlighting a diverging, K-shaped consumer spending pattern.