Leah Bennett, chief investment strategist at Concurrent Investment Advisors, says holiday sales should hold up despite softer expectations, noting that sluggish payroll growth is weighing slightly on the lower-end consumer but overall spending looks steady heading into Black Friday.

Leah Bennett on Reuters: Walmart Results Show Split Consumer As Digital Sales Grow
February 19, 2026 Watch Video Here Leah Bennett, Chief Investment Strategist at Concurrent Investment Advisors, says Walmart’s latest earnings highlight continued pressure on lower-end consumers,
