Wal-Mart sales raise stimulus questions

Courtesy CNN Money  Thu, 08/07/2008 - 6:51am

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Thursday reported a 3% increase in July sales at U.S. stores open at least one year, less than analysts expected, and indicated that gains from the government's stimulus program may have run their course.



 

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