Warning signs, metals melting, and a chip contender 5/17/22

Shares of Walmart are getting slammed, on pace for their worst day in 35 years after the CEO made some troubling comments about inflation pressures. Is this a warning sign that consumers are paying so much more for food that they won’t be able to afford other items on their shopping list? We’ll explore. Plus, we’re in the thick of red-hot inflation and a volatile stock market. So why are “safe haven” precious metals losing value? We’ll ask the CEO of Barrick Gold. And, chip stocks are higher today after AMD got an upgrade to “Buy” at Piper Sandler. We’ll speak to the analyst behind the call about why he sees 40% upside from here.