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Walmart delivers quarterly update

Sales at the world’s largest supermarket chain rose 8.4% to $152.9bn in the second quarter to 31 July, above analysts’ estimates of $151.1bn. The result was driven by lower fuel prices and wealthier customers seeking bargains.

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