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Walmart Raises Full-Year Sales Forecast

So Walmart did up its full year forecast. A very positive sign after exceeding analysts expectations on both the top and the bottom lines. While transactions rose nearly 3% and customers were spending 3.4% more every trip e commerce also got a boost jumping 24% in the quarter. While the retailer noted that while customers are spending more, they're also looking to save pointing out strong sales of its in house grocery brands, which tend to be the most affordable Walmart now expects its net sales for the year to increase between four and 4.5%.