Market Outsiders
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Walmart Raises Prices and Lessons from the Rodeo (May 15, 2025)
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In this Thursday Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae analyze Walmart’s price hikes amid looming tariffs, noting an increase in U.S. sales and an e-commerce surge as signs of consumer strength.
Jenny Rae then draws business acumen lessons from a rodeo, spotlighting Quanta Services, a $25B electrical contractor behind utility power lines, discovered via a sponsor flag.
They explore how curiosity about everyday experiences - like rodeo sponsors - builds market insights, urging listeners to question headlines and connect real-world dots.
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