(NYSE: WMT) certainly seems to be firing on all cylinders these days. Its second-quarter results were so solid, in fact, that shares reached a record high immediately following the recently released report. Moreover, based on Walmart's strong Q2 numbers, investors are deciding the economy and consumerism are healthier than presumed less than a week ago. That bodes well for rival retailers like Target and Kroger.

Just because Walmart is winning in a challenging environment, however, doesn't actually mean its competitors are as well. This company is distinctly different from other comparable store chains. Namely, it's better-positioned to thrive regardless of the economic backdrop.

But that still doesn't make the stock a buy right now.

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