Episode 253: Today, Ann dives into Walmart’s latest earnings – and unpacks what the retail bellwether’s rare sales miss tells us about the state of the consumer. Then, we take a spin through market headlines, including earnings results from John Deere, Alibaba and Labubu-parent company Pop Mart. Plus, why a C-suite departure at CrowdStrike sent the stock tumbling. Finally, from airlines to academia – we follow the data trail and survey the unlikely sources feeding the AI boom.Visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoderwww.brewmarkets.com Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark...Follow Brew Markets on social:Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarketsTikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarketsX: x.com/brewmarketsFollow Ann Berry on social:Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nycX: x.com/AnnBerry_NYCListen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qeeWatch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarketsThe content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorshipsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices