Walmart (NYSE:WMT) is set to post third quarter results on Tuesday, with investors expecting to get a glimpse into consumer spending trends during the holidays. Wall Street expects the Arkansas-based retail behemoth to report EPS of $0.

Walmart stock ($WMT) was down slightly (-0.20%) in Monday trading ahead of the retail giant's third-quarter earnings, with retail sentiment inching up. Walmart’s results are being closely watched for insights into the impact of rising consumer prices on overall consumer sentiment as shoppers – from all income levels – look for bargain purchases.

Global grain trader Archer-Daniels-Midland reported lower third-quarter profits on Monday due to weakness in its grain business, an announcement delayed by the need to correct irregularities in accounts of its operating units.