The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which analyst John Reeves and advisor David Meier discuss topics across the investing world.

Wal-Mart has been on a solid run recently, but Dave considers the fierce competitive environment facing the company. The video concludes with Dave's long-term outlook for Wal-Mart.

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