This pullback in stocks is a mild growth scare that's as much about the unfulfilled promises of a handful of expensive companies as it is the underlying economy, says Oliver Renick in today's #RiskRadar. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.
Walmart (WMT -1.17%) stock tumbled 6.5% on Thursday despite the company delivering phenomenal results for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2025, ended Jan. 31, 2025.
Walmart and Costco have touted that they are appealing to a more affluent shopper. Walmart has steadily been growing its appeal to higher earners for years.
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Walmart (WMT). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Walmart (WMT -2.50%) has been one of the biggest winners in the retail space, but its shares slipped after the retail giant issued a cautious 2025 outlook. The stock is still up about 65% over the past year, as of this writing.
The S&P 500 index suffered a big reversal on Friday as concens about the Federal Reserve and Donald Trump's policies continued. Wall Street investors are concerned that the Fed will even hike interest rates later this year as inflation remains high.
Walmart is coming off a tough week after delivering a slowing profit growth forecast.
Market's lost steam this week as Walmart WMT gave a cautious outlook after releasing its Q4 results on Thursday.
Walmart's conservative sales outlook doesn't send an upbeat message about the consumer at a time when ongoing inflation and tariff threats have led to concerns about spending.
I focus on blue-chip stocks with sustainable competitive advantages, like Walmart Inc., especially when they face investor skepticism and price drops. Walmart's transition from brick-and-mortar to a leading online retailer, coupled with its grocery business, strengthens its competitive moat. I monitor price dives, identify support levels, and plan entry strategies, often using options like a “dog collar” for risk management.
Walmart and Amazon are doubling down on AI investments to drive efficiency, enhance customer experiences and fuel business growth, with both companies making significant strides in expanding their AI capabilities across multiple divisions.
Shares of Walmart Inc WMT tanked in early trading on Friday, even after the company reported upbeat fiscal fourth-quarter results.