News Summary

• For the luckiest and best-executing companies, the value proposition drew consumers in.
• Walmart posted US same-store sales that had the slowest pace of growth since the end of 2020.
• Dollar Tree beat analysts' expectations, but the stock fell 4% as the discount retailer's guidance for the current quarter disappointed..
• Best Buy posted quarterly results on Thursday that surpassed Wall Street estimates as new technology boosted sales, but the company's stock fell 5% anyway.
• It might not be the right time to splurge on a bathroom renovation, golf clubs, or new clothes, but people are sticking to their skin care routine.