Walmart’s Digital Shift & The AI-First Layoff Trend

American retail is undergoing a massive structural shift. Hosts Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong welcome Luke Kawa from Sherwood News to break down Walmart's latest earnings, surging online grocery demand, and why high gas prices are altering consumer behavior. Plus, a look at Intuit's massive 17% workforce reduction as corporate America races to pivot to an AI-first ecosystem.Key Takeaways:The Premiumization of Walmart: Guest Luke Kawa joins to unpack how higher-income households switching to online grocery delivery are reshaping the retail giant.Gas Prices vs. Retail Guidance: Why Walmart's stellar first quarter was overshadowed by a cautious financial outlook tied to rising fuel costs.The AI Restructuring Wave: Analyzing Intuit's sudden decision to lay off 17% of its workforce to fund an aggressive pivot into an AI-first platform.TSA & The Travel Economy: What the latest airport checkpoint data reveals about modern consumer discretionary spending.Links & Resources:Read more from Luke: sherwood.newsWatch Live on YouTube: youtube.com/thefinancialexchangeshowFollow us on X: @TFEshowSupport Our Veterans: dav5k.bostonDisclaimer: The Financial Exchange is produced by Money Matters Radio and hosted by employees of the Armstrong Advisory Group. Opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts. This program does not offer specific investment advice.