Walmart is closing four stores in Chicago, cutting its footprint in half in the third-largest U.S. city after years of mounting losses. The closings mark a retreat for the nation's largest retailer, which faces tough competition in Chicago from the likes of Target, Albertsons, and Aldi. Walmart said it had tried and failed to improve its performance by building smaller stores, localizing its merchandise offerings, and investing $70 million in recent years on store upgrades.
The median retirement savings account balance for Americans aged 65 and over was just $88,000 due to medical expenses, according to a report. Pratik Patel, head of Family Wealth Strategies with BMO Family Office, joined Cheddar News to discuss what's needed to save for a comfortable retirement.
Stocks ticked higher on Wall Street Wednesday as hopes for a resilient economy jousted with worries about inflation following a much stronger reading than expected on U.S. retail sales.
