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Walmart reported a 3% increase in sales, with a 5.3% rise in U.S. comparable sales driven by demand for groceries, home goods, and toys. The retailer raised its sales and profit estimates for the year, exceeding analysts' expectations. Walmart is closely monitoring potential policy changes by the incoming Trump administration, particularly on import taxes, and is importing products early in preparation. E-commerce sales rose by 27% and now account for 18% of global revenue. [Extracted from the article] |