# Countdown to Walmart Earnings and What’s Next in the Musk/OpenAI Battle? 5/18/26

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Podcast: [CNBC's "Fast Money"](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cnbc-s-fast-money-385199)
Published: 2026-05-18T22:20:33+00:00
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## Resource

Nvidia isn’t the only big earnings report on the calendar this week. Why Walmart could give a better read on the economy, the consumer and the markets. Plus a jury deciding against Elon Musk in his lawsuit vs. OpenAI. What we can expect next and what’s it mean for OpenAI’s IPO plans. Fast Money Disclaimer

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