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Lance Roberts suggests that rising gas prices may be starting to pressure U.S. consumers. He notes that Walmart's WMT earnings were not particularly weak, with revenue slightly above expectations and a muted stock reaction. However, he raises concerns that broader consumer weakness may be emerging.
Roberts has previously pointed to strong semiconductor demand, citing AI growth and supply constraints as key drivers in the sector’s robust earnings performance (link). He also observed an increasing share of S&P 500 companies posting positive forward growth in revenues and earnings per share (link). These earlier notes come as he now questions signs of potential consumer weakness.