The quest for affordability iss good for big blue. The nation’s largest retailer raised its financial outlook after its strong third quarter.

Walmart, which caters to shoppers across incomes, may offer the clearest snapshot of U.S. consumer health so far this retail earnings season.

The quest for affordability iss good for big blue. The nation’s largest retailer raised its financial outlook after its strong third quarter.

Walmart's dominance in the US retail sector is setting it up for strong holiday season sales, drawing in low and higher-income shoppers alike.