Walmart Inc. (WMT)
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are losing ground this morning as investors digest news the Trump administration is investigating Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell; the Fed Chair said in a video statement late Sunday that the Justice Department has subpoenaed the Fed and is threatening criminal charges over his Senate testimony regarding the renovation of the Fed building; the uncertainty around potential threats to the Fed's independence is helping to drive gold prices to new record highs; shares of financial services companies are falling after a proposal from President Trump to cap credit card interest rates; and Walmart stock is rising after the retail giant announced a new partnership with Google to integrate Walmart and Sam's Club products into Google's Gemini AI chatbot. Here's what you need to know.
Is Walmart now a tech company? Stock surges after AI moves, Nasdaq-100 inclusion.
Walmart's focus on technology to drive sales helps lift its stock into record territory.
Widlitz: Walmart is already negotiating vendor contracts with AI
Stacey Widlitz, President at SW Retail Advisors, says AI is reshaping retail as Walmart and Amazon lead adoption, shopping agents threaten discovery and impulse buys, and smaller brands struggle to keep up with technology-driven shifts.
Walmart Teams With Google to Promote ‘Agent-Led Commerce'
Walmart has launched an agentic commerce partnership with Google. The collaboration, announced Sunday (Jan. 11), is built around Google's new Universal Commerce Protocol and pairs Google's Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) tool with Walmart and Sam Club's item assortment.
Walmart's OnePay Employee Share Repurchase Hints at $4 Billion Valuation
Walmart-backed FinTech OnePay is now reportedly a $4 billion company. OnePay reached that valuation, up from $2.5 billion in 2024, after repurchasing shares from employees, Bloomberg News reported Friday (Jan. 9), citing a source familiar with the matter.
Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot
Google said Sunday that it is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app into a virtual merchant as well as an assistant.
Walmart Expanding Drone Delivery to Hundreds More Stores
Largest retailer in U.S. plans to offer aerial delivery at 270 stores by end of next year.
Why Walmart (WMT) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
In the latest trading session, Walmart (WMT) closed at $114.53, marking a +1.29% move from the previous day.
Play the AI boom with alternative assets, will Walmart be the next $1 trillion company?
Market Domination Host Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market news for January 9, 2026. J.P. Morgan Asset Management global alternatives strategist Aaron Mulvihill breaks down four areas of alternative investments to play during AI boom of 2026.
Amazon's latest store concept is a Walmart-style supercenter
Local officials approved an Amazon plan to build a 225,000 square-foot mega store near Chicago. Plans said the facility would be used for both in-person shopping and e-commerce fulfillment.
Walmart Inc. (WMT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Walmart (WMT) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
Walmart Launches Digital Healthcare Platform, to Cut Prices on Some Health Items
Walmart launched Better Care Services, a digital network of healthcare providers, and will trim prices on some wellness-related products.
