WMT Stock Slides as Walmart Same-Store Sales Disappoint Walmart shares are slipping on weaker-than-expected Q2 same-store sales growth. Here’s why WMT stock is still worth buying on the dip. Barchart · Aug 20
Facing weary customers, Walmart will use its nearly $3 billion in tariff refunds to lower prices Walmart passed on tariff-related costs last year and is now trying to lower prices as shares fell nearly 9% after its U.S. sales growth hit a six-year low. Fortune · Aug 20
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday Indian equities snapped a seven-session losing streak as falling US bond yields, short-covering and stronger sentiment lifted markets. Sensex surged 628 points and Nifty gained 154 points. Analysts remained cautious, citing elevated crude prices and geopolitical risks despite improving technical momentum. The Economic Times · Aug 20
Stocks Under Pressure as Bond Yields Climb on Inflation Fears The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.29% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.51%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.20%, and September E-mini... Barchart · Aug 20
Walmart shares fall 8% as Q2 results flag risks of rising inventory Walmart shares fell 8% despite strong second-quarter results, with revenue rising 5.9%, e-commerce sales jumping 23% and operating income increasing 28.8%. Investors focused on tariff refund benefits and a 6.7% increase in global inventory, raising concerns over underlying performance. The Economic Times · Aug 20
Stocks Slip as Soaring Crude Prices Push Bond Yields Higher The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.20% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.24%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.24%, and September E-mini... Barchart · Aug 20
US stocks: US market falls as bond yields rebound; Walmart slides on sales miss Major US stock indexes opened lower on Thursday. Rising government bond yields hurt investor sentiment significantly. Retail giant Walmart reported a rare sales miss, disappointing many. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 81.8 points at the open. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also experienced declines. The Economic Times · Aug 20
Walmart’s US Sales Growth Hits Weakest Pace Since 2020 — Pharmacy Drag Packs A Punch Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) stock is trading lower in Thursday’s premarket session after the retail giant reported second-quarter results and issued third-quarter guidance below estimates. Benzinga · Aug 20
Walmart's Results Beat Expectations And Hiked Its Outlook For The Year. Its Stock Plunged Anyway. The company said it will use billions in tax refunds to prevent prices from rising. International Business Times · Aug 20
Walmart strong again in second quarter, but its outlook is reserved Walmart reported another strong performance in the second quarter Thursday, but that was overshadowed by a more cautious outlook for the year The Independent UK · Aug 20
Target shopper finds a discounted Mario backpack for $13.99. Then she scans it and becomes the victim of dynamic pricing: ‘I’m incredibly mad’ The deal seemed too good at first. We Got This Covered · Aug 20
Stocks Slip Before the Open as Bond Rout Resumes; Walmart Sinks After Earnings September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are down -0.37%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -0.48% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as Treasury yields resumed their climb. Barchart · Aug 20
7 Ways To Help Monarch Butterflies In August – What Your Garden Needs To Support This Rare, Migratory Species Learn the best plants and features to add to your yard Homes & Gardens · Aug 20
Amazon isn't giving up on Jeff Bezos' drone deliveries dream—and after 13 years of turbulence, the momentum is finally shifting The e-commerce giant announced it is expanding drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of this year, a sixfold increase from its current capabilities. Fortune · Aug 19
We Got This Covered · Aug 19 Florida woman says she got detained at Walmart, faced sheriff deputies. Then they allegedly gave her $1K gift card to buy her silence But she says she won't stay silent.
Medical Daily · Aug 19 One Recalled Jalapeño Supply Has Pulled Guacamole, Burritos and Deli Salads from More Than a Dozen Grocery Chains A single recalled jalapeño supply has triggered recalls at Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, and more. Here is how ingredient recalls cascade.
We Got This Covered · Aug 19 Walmart staff allegedly accuse woman of stealing her own sweatshirt. When she confidently asks them to check cameras, they threaten to call police Walmart staff were convinced her Disney World sweatshirt had come from their store.
MarketBeat · Aug 19 Target Is Winning Shoppers Back—Can the Rally Reach $180? Target posted Q2 revenue up 5.4% and 3.8% comp growth on rising traffic, prompting raised guidance. Analysts and institutions are bullish as shares eye $180 with a 3% dividend yield.
Fortune · Aug 19 How a DIY Adobe Illustrator design landed Rebel Creamery in a $23.8 million fight with Van Leeuwen Rebel has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but will continue to sell in grocery stores amid a court-ordered rebrand.
The Economic Times · Aug 19 Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities Amazon's plan would expand its drone delivery operation more than sixfold nationwide into hundreds of new communities, including the Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland and Boise metro areas. The drones will primarily fly in the suburbs well away from skyscrapers and major airports that could cause problems.
We Got This Covered · Aug 19 Boy pulls a fake gun on a Black woman inside Baltimore Walmart. Then he allegedly uses a racial slur when police arrive The situation invoked painful memories.
TechRadar · Aug 19 Peacock raises prices for the fourth time in four years, just in time for NFL season — but these workarounds are helping users stay one step ahead Peacock has another price hike on the way, marking the fourth one in four years.
TechRadar · Aug 19 ‘Like comparing a $5 Walmart steak to a steak from a local ranch’: the Fairphone Gen 6 Plus's perceived high price is dividing fans — and I know where I stand The Fairphone Gen 6 Plus is a mid-range phone with a steep price tag — but that might just be the cost of a fairer world.
We Got This Covered · Aug 19 Florida woman says her ‘Spidey senses’ went off at Walmart after 2 men from gas station followed her to the store. She makes a split-second decision Her gut told her something wasn't right.
Fortune · Aug 19 Home Depot’s $730 million tariff refund was largely offset by rising costs Home Depot, Amazon, and Walmart are taking very different approaches to the tariff refunds flowing back to retailers.