Walmart Stock Edges Higher as Markets Droop

Walmart’s shares edged higher Tuesday as broader markets fell, with the stock rising after the company reported strong quarterly sales but gave a muted outlook for the year. The stock was recently up about 0.8%. Go deeper: + The company said [there is much uncertainty](https://www.wsj.com/articles/walmart-posts-strong-sales-earnings-as-shoppers-look-for-discounts-56bc82ec) and that customers are being more cautious about spending, particularly on nonfood items. + Inflation is clearly [working in