How to Trade Walmart Ahead of Earnings

Dan Deming from KKM Financial discusses market trends post-election, highlighting gains in major averages despite daily selling pressure. He attributes this to factors like global growth concerns and commodity market issues. The discussion shifts to the Federal Reserve's impact on market volatility, noting the absence of the Fed put and the normalization of interest rates. The VIX is expected to stabilize between 15 and 20. The conversation concludes with an analysis of Walmart's upcoming earnings report and a trading strategy involving a call spread to capitalize on elevated premiums.

What strategy is being considered for trading Walmart's stock?

What implications does Walmart's performance have for the broader market according to the discussion?