Does Bad News Mean It's a Good Time to Buy This Dividend Giant?

The following video is part of our nationally syndicated Motley Fool Money radio show, with host Chris Hill talking with Ron Gross, James Early, and Joe Magyer. In a week full of earnings news, Wal-Mart made headlines for its Mexican bribery scandal. In this segment, the guys analyze the fallout for the company and what it means for investors. Ron and James share their reasons for selling the stock. Joe cautiously makes the case for why now might be a good time to pick up shares, while reminding investors that Wal-Mart's toughest fight is with competitors like Amazon.com, Costco, and Dollar General.

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