Walmart Inc (WMT)

[mdb1]

Why didn't WMT buy instacart?????????

[mdb1]

Already hit 52 week high BEFORE earnings release: so far $153.21

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JUST IN: $WMT 2 Top Robinhood Stocks Poised for a Bull Run

Robinhood may have a reputation with some market followers as a platform for risk-hungry speculators, but that isn't always the case. Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Nike (NYSE: NKE) are two popular blue chip companies that rank on the top 100 most widely-h...

In case you are interested WMT - 2 Top Robinhood Stocks Poised for a Bull Run

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Breaking News: $WMT Walmart Earnings: The Trends to Watch

Investors have been pushing Walmart 's (NYSE: WMT) stock higher this year on expectations of a persistent growth lift. The world's biggest retailer seems to have a good balance between its online business and its brick-and-mortar platform. That flexible offering has allowed it to ca...

In case you are interested WMT - Walmart Earnings: The Trends to Watch

[Trueheart]

Thanks for the post.

Trueheart

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JUST IN: $WMT 3 Top Retail Stocks to Watch In November

Store closings in the United States hit a record pace during the first half of the year, and indications are that the rout hasn't slowed since then. Granted, the COVID-19 pandemic took a huge toll on these consumer-facing companies. It would be naive, however, to suggest most of the names i...

Got this from WMT - 3 Top Retail Stocks to Watch In November

[Trueheart]

Who the hell wrote that jumbled post?

Trueheart

[Trueheart]

Walmart sells good merchandise for customer-friendly prices.

The reasons products are manifold but one of the is profit for the manufacturers. They make more money where labor is cheap. And, this is a big and, we consumers want cheap prices for our goods and food.

Trueheart

[awesomed007]

Walmart’s dominance in apparel market is a huge segment of Walmart’s bottom line but almost all cloths sold are made in Asia and not in USA. Walmart, we gotcha again in another lie!

[thumper1]

talk to wrangler jeans, not to walmart...get a life
best to you

[awesomed007]

Walmart’s Made In USA tv ad blitz is inspiring, but apparel and consumer electronics, Walmart gets a F grade! All those items are made in Asia. USA garment industry ruined decades ago, outsourced to very cheap labor in China, Vietnam and Cambodia! American Apparel tried made USA but failed. Time for big change.

[slimhere]

Stocks Are Surging on Hopes for Another Stimulus Package -- Barrons.com
12:37 pm ET October 5, 2020 (Dow Jones) Print

By Teresa Rivas

Stocks are rising on Monday, as are positive Covid-19 tests at the White House. A widening lead by Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has some hoping that more stimulus and an uncontested election results could be ahead.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 1.3%, the S&P 500 is 1.4% higher, and the Nasdaq Composite is gaining 1.7% at recent check.

Investors may be hoping that a wider lead for Biden suggests there will be less room for President Donald Trump's campaign to challenge the results, given that the he pointedly hadn't committed to accepting them in the past. (A contested election would likely put some strain on markets, many analysts say.)

Robert Teeter, a managing director of Silvercrest Asset Management, argues that the election is still a risk factor, and that "investors may be prudent to prepare for any disruptive outcome." That said, he doesn't think it will be the most important factor driving growth next year. "The most powerful influence will be the economic recovery's capacity to propel earnings growth in 2021 -- followed closely by low interest rates that will enable multiples to remain elevated."

As for individual stocks, DocuSign (DOCU) is up 5.2% following an upgrade from Morgan Stanley, given the prevalence of online signatures during Covid-19.

Starbucks stock (SBUX) is up 1.7% to $88.03 after Oppenheimer raised its price target and called it an "actionable buy."

Tesla stock (TSLA) is up 2.2% to $424.39 amid conflicting analyst opinion.

Walmart stock (WMT) is up 0.9% to $141.75, helped by a price target increase from Telsey Advisory Group, which praised its sale of a majority stake in Asda.

Write to Teresa Rivas at [e-mail]

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[Trueheart]

Hi Slimhere,

Thanks for the update.

Walmart certainly needs to work that out if the company expects to compete directly with Amazon Prime.

Amazon's transportation network is impressive. It seems I seem the vans on my street daily.

Trueheart

[slimhere]

TrueHeart,

Walmart needs to improve their "Amazon Prime-like delivery" currently, they only deliver within 7 miles of closest store, and IR said that was because they use sub contractors and they cannot be sure that they have AC to keep the food "fresh".

I told IR that if Amazon can figure it out, why can't Walmart's?

Answer, they are working on it.

[reaper247]

WMT option contracts should be fun to watch.


Eyeing $137 call strikes, with Sept 25 expirations @ $1.46.

GLTA, IMO and FWIW.

[reaper247]

Surprised there isn't more chatter here. EOM.

[Trueheart]

Except for a minority of stocks, the market appears to be heading lower, in my opinion.

Add to that Walmart's yet uncertain Amazon Prime-like delivery and its ability to compete in the free delivery sector probably is having an effect on the share price.

Trueheart

[mdb1]

It's going back to low $130s apparently again. Why?????

[slimhere]

Walmart is owned by Sam's family, with a few retail owners thrown in to yap about this and that.

[slimhere]

I believe that Walmart+ will help sell a lot of toys that people want to buy, just aren't all that interested in going to Walmart stores.

[750K]

I’m out for now. Will buy back in later.

GLTA

$WMT

[mdb1]

At least WMT hit $150s once. Where is the stock split WMT???!!!!????

[750K]

I know Karen for sure, I must have missed Guy.

$WMT

[Trueheart]

Hey 750K,

As I recall Karen Finerman and I believe the other person was Guy Adami that had praise for Walmart.

Trueheart

[750K]

I saw that today.

$WMT

[Trueheart]

Walmart was mentioned a couple of times on Fast Money as a good investment as the market shakes out.

Trueheart

[TFMG]

$WMT | #Walmart Hitting Some #Fibonacci #Resistance


Walmart has acted very much like a tech stock today and has helped power the DOW higher.
The stock generally acts well within the boundaries of Fibonacci so we see $150 as strong resistance
in the short term with the need for more TTOk news to drive it higher.
PLEASE DROP US A LIKE , IT IS VERY MUCH APPRECAITED

[Viewmont]

UPDATE: Here is Walmart's list of the hottest toys for the holidays
3:16 pm ET September 3, 2020 (MarketWatch)
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By Tomi Kilgore, MarketWatch

Toys were rated and tested by kids, and reflects more time spent at home given the COVID-19 pandemic

Talk about Christmas creep. Walmart Inc. is trying to get a jump on holiday shopping, as it unveiled Thursday its list of what it believes will be the "hottest toys" this year.

The unveiling comes as industry experts have suggested consumers may spend less during the holidays this year, but are also likely to get started a lot earlier, given uncertainties over how the COVID-19 pandemic will play out in the coming months.

Also read: Target talks Christmas in July with holiday shopping announcement (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/target-talks-christmas-in-july-with-holiday-shopping-announcement-2020-07-27).

With families spending more time at home amid the pandemic, this year's list reflects a focus on trends including educational toys and those that help kids burn energy outside.

"More than any year before, we're seeing strong interest across toys that stem from digital platforms, like kid influencer-created toys, interactive and educational toys, screen-free indoor entertainment and toys for active outdoor play," said Steve Ronchetto, the retail giant's vice president of toys.

Walmart's stock (WMT) , which fell 2.3% in afternoon trading Thursday, has rallied 21% so far this year, while the SPDR S&P Retail exchange-traded fund (XRT) has advanced 12% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average has slipped 1.2%.

Walmart also announced Thursday the launch of Walmart Wonder Lab (https://walmartwonderlab.com/Md47Pn/), which allows consumers to virtually "unbox," test and play with toys.

The list of 36 toys (https://webcargo.net/l/pRgG23q8KT/), of which 13 will be sold exclusively at Walmart stores, was compiled by what the retailer said are the "real experts, kids." They are ranked within six different categories:

[750K]

AH heading higher.

$WMT

[Viewmont]

Walmart Unveils the Hottest Toys of the 2020 Holiday Season with its Top-Rated by Kids Toy List
12:01 am ET September 3, 2020 (BusinessWire) Print
It's here! Walmart, America's Best Toy Shop, unveiled its highly anticipated annual Top-Rated by Kids Toy List today. The list features the 36 hottest toys for the 2020 holiday season, tested and selected by the real experts, kids.

"This year's Top-Rated by Kids Toy List reflects the shift we've seen in toy trends and behaviors this year," Steve Ronchetto, vice president of Toys at Walmart, said. "Toys play a critical role in families' lives as they spend more time at home and parents seek ways to keep kids engaged with learning-based play. More than any year before, we're seeing strong interest across toys that stem from digital platforms, like kid influencer-created toys, interactive and educational toys, screen-free indoor entertainment and toys for active outdoor play."

[Viewmont]

Walmart is kicking ass today!
Walmart and Thrive Global Join Forces to Help Millions of Walmart Associates and Customers Make Better Choices
9:15 am ET September 3, 2020 (BusinessWire) Print
--Thrive has also launched 7- and 21-day Thrive Well-Being Experiences to Walmart teams, and 97% of participants report they are now taking more time to manage their own stress, build resilience, and help others to do the same.

Walmart, the largest private employer in the world, and Thrive Global, the behavior change technology company founded by Arianna Huffington, have partnered to help Walmart associates and customers make better choices and achieve healthier behavior changes.

Powered by inspirational success stories from over 230,000 entries, Walmart and Thrive have created Thrive ZP, which includes the Thrive ZP Challenge and the Thrive ZP Stars program. Thrive ZP connects participants to a community where they can share their stories, support each other, and celebrate success. It also provides incentives to encourage participants as they build long-lasting healthier habits. In addition to Thrive ZP's emphasis on helping associates and customers improve their lives in the areas of Fitness, Food, Family, and Money, Thrive ZP is adding Sleep and Gratitude, two critical journeys to deliver a truly whole human approach to behavior change.

The 21-day Thrive ZP Challenge has been re-launched with an expanded prize pool of $1 million. Starting September 1, users of the new Thrive ZP App who submit their 21-day Challenge could be one of 15 monthly cash prize winners.

Thrive ZP Stars are individuals who are personally committed to working on their own well-being and want to help others do the same. Thrive provides Stars with regular office hours, ongoing training, signature science-backed resources, and encouragement throughout their journey. Stories from individuals like Rachel Fawcett, a Walmart customer in Muskegon County, Michigan, who won $15,000 in the Thrive ZP Challenge and is now a Thrive ZP Star, prove that every individual has the power to transform their life. Rachel says that since participating in Thrive ZP, she's seen changes in her productivity, her relationships, and her overall health.

Additionally, Thrive's behavior change platform will be brought not only to Walmart associates but also to their families to support their emotional well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Across the organization, tailored programs are helping people at every level meet challenges with more resilience, make better choices and role-model healthy habits for others. Unlike many prescriptive wellness programs that tell employees what to do, Thrive goes upstream, equipping people with knowledge and tools and harnessing their innate ability to achieve goals that matter most to them. This self-driven, inclusive approach fits with every lifestyle and is rooted in Thrive's science-backed approach of changing mindsets and beliefs, empowering people to make better choices by taking steps that are too small to fail.

97% of Walmart associates who participated in Thrive's 21-day Well-Being Experience reported they are now taking more time to manage their own stress, build resilience, and help others to do the same, according to Thrive Sciences, Thrive Global's in-house research practice.

"I am thrilled that we have joined forces to help associates introduce healthier habits in their lives that have a positive impact both on their physical and mental health, as well as their families and communities," said Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO of Thrive Global. "And I am inspired every day by the stories people share -- just by making one better choice and sticking to it, they are changing their lives for the better and tapping into inner resources of strength and resilience they didn't know they had. It's amazing to see people fall in love with the Thrive ZP program and become champions for better choices and role models for others. Through the power of their own stories they're showing that taking care of our own well-being is essential, which is more important than ever given the challenges and uncertainty we're all facing right now."

"At Walmart, I've seen firsthand how small changes lead to big results, for both our associates and our customers," said David Hoke, Senior Director of Associate Health and Wellbeing at Walmart. "Thrive shares our belief in the power of storytelling combined with the importance of measurable results. As Walmart's associates rise to the challenge of this time, we're doubling down on giving them the tools and support to not only continue having an impact, but to take even better care of themselves along the way."

To learn more about the Thrive ZP Challenge and download the new Thrive ZP App, click here or visit thrivezp.com.

[Viewmont]

Good idea. Send them a message to wake them up!

[mdb1]

We need an activist shareholder (one with experience and power) to force the board of directors to so a 3 for 1 stock split.

Where is the stock split Walmart? We want a stock split.

[Viewmont]

Kids are spending more time than ever streaming their favorite shows, and these toys bring popular characters to life.

Frozen 2 - Magic in Motion Elsa Doll ($59.00) Blue's Clues & You Peek-A-Boo ($24.84) Paw Patrol Dino Patroller ($59.00) The Child Bop It ($14.88) - Walmart Exclusive LEGO Death Star Final Duel ($89.00) - Walmart Exclusive Star Wars Dark Saber ($29.84)

High-Tech Gadgets

These toys - both digital and role play - encourage creativity and content creation for young minds.

Sensory FX ASMR Mega Bar ($19.88) - Walmart Exclusive VTech KidiZoom Creator Cam ($59.00) Instax Mini 7S Seafoam Green ($59.00) - Walmart Exclusive onn. 8" Tablet Pro ($99.00) - Walmart Exclusive

Interactive Play

More time at home means more time with interactive toys that inspire imagination for hours of fun, learning-based play.

Disney Princess Vanity ($49.88) Gotta Go Flamingo ($28.82) FurReal Mama Josie Kangaroo Pet ($67.00) Squeakee ($58.00) My Life As Hello Kitty Dolls ($35.00) - Walmart Exclusive Barbie Farm Barn Playset ($74.00) - Walmart Exclusive L.O.L. Surprise OMG REMIX Dolls ($34.88, available mid-September)

Surprise Toys

An element of surprise in each of these toys bring kids excitement from the moment they unbox.

The Animal ($34.88, available October 1) Treasure X - Sharks Treasure ($19.87) Hatchimals Crystal Flyers ($29.77) Na! Na! Na! Ultimate Surprise ($69.00) L.O.L. Surprise Clubhouse Playset ($49.88) Ryan's World Vending Machine ($39.82) - Walmart Exclusive

Energy-Burning Outdoor Toys

These days, getting outside and being active is important, and these highly engaging toys provide limitless outdoor play.

Jetson Mars Light Up Kick Scooter ($34.94) - Walmart Exclusive Semi-Truck and Trailer Ride On ($249.00) - Walmart Exclusive Jetson Plasma Light Up Hoverboard ($148.00) - Walmart Exclusive Razor Black Label E100 Electric Scooter ($128.00) - Walmart Exclusive Nerf Fortnite DG ($29.97) - Walmart Exclusive

Screen-Free Indoor Entertainment

Keep kids busy and engaged for hours without a screen with these interactive toys.

Tic Tac Tony ($9.97) - Walmart Exclusive Kinetic Sand Sandwhirlz ($19.82) Spark Puppy Piano ($19.82) - Walmart Exclusive Little People Launch & Loop Raceway ($49.44) VTech Helping Heroes Fire Station ($39.82) Hot Wheels Sky Crash Tower ($44.68) Beyblade Burst Rise Hypersphere Set ($49.67) Megalodon Storm RC ($43.88)

Walmart Wonder Lab

As a bonus for kids who want to experience the Top-Rated by Kids toys themselves, Walmart is excited to announce the launch of Walmart Wonder Lab. Starting today, kids can play and engage with hundreds of toys from the aisles of America's Best Toy Shop. Created in partnership with eko, the Walmart Wonder Lab transports kids into a choice-driven experience where kids can unbox, test and play with this holiday season's hottest toys without leaving home.

The Top-Rated by Kids Toy List makes it easy for families and friends to shop this year's best toys, no matter what type of fun their gift recipient is looking for. There are many convenient pickup and delivery options that customers can take advantage of as soon as the same day with services like Pickup and delivery or as quickly as the next day with services like Express delivery or shipped from Walmart.com. Walmart customers can shop for all the Top-Rated by Kids toys however and whenever they want.

Download images of the toys here and for more information visit www.walmart.com/TopRatedByKids.

About Walmart

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, over 265 million customers and members visit approximately 11,500 stores under 56 banners in 27 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2020 revenue at $524 billion, Walmart employs 2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart.

[Viewmont]

Walmart Unveils the Hottest Toys of the 2020 Holiday Season with its Top-Rated by Kids Toy List
12:01 am ET September 3, 2020 (BusinessWire) Print
It's here! Walmart, America's Best Toy Shop, unveiled its highly anticipated annual Top-Rated by Kids Toy List today. The list features the 36 hottest toys for the 2020 holiday season, tested and selected by the real experts, kids.

"This year's Top-Rated by Kids Toy List reflects the shift we've seen in toy trends and behaviors this year," Steve Ronchetto, vice president of Toys at Walmart, said. "Toys play a critical role in families' lives as they spend more time at home and parents seek ways to keep kids engaged with learning-based play. More than any year before, we're seeing strong interest across toys that stem from digital platforms, like kid influencer-created toys, interactive and educational toys, screen-free indoor entertainment and toys for active outdoor play."

After much expert kid testing and playing, here are the toys that made it to the top for the 2020 list:

[750K]

I’m all in!

$WMT

[mdb1]

Looks like $150s today!!! This should have happened immediately after earnings instead of dropping to $129s after a few days. Today we catch up to TGT.

[750K]

I’m thinking of going all in on Walmart!!!

$WMT

[thumper1]

hmmmmm...WALLMART PLUS launching on Sept 15th. according to todays PR...thats the date trump gave for the tic toc deadline...

[dannyzee84]

WMT should be 200 Q1 especially with wmt+ being reported

[mdb1]

you could be right about $150 today. Wouldn't that be something. Catching up to TGT.

[dannyzee84]

I’ll read this later but I agree with your take. I believe WMT catches up.. I took a bet on AMZN too for +4000/-4100 debit calls

[slimhere]

Here's a great article, I especially like her last paragraph where she puts the zinger into Amazon for having to now build what they once made such fun of. Ms Rivas is going to get you to your 150 there DannyZ, I'm not as interested in your 150 as I am in catching up to Amazon. Check our our market cap to theirs, were about a trillion bucks behind them, and I'm not kidding. Either they go down or we go way up, or both!

Walmart Stock Is Rising Because Walmart+ Is Finally Ready to Battle Amazon -- Barrons.com
9:19 am ET September 1, 2020 (Dow Jones) Print

By Teresa Rivas

Walmart stock was rising Tuesday, after the company said its new subscription service, Walmart+, will make its debut in two weeks, with a yearly subscription priced below Amazon Prime. The move is the retail giant's latest pushback against Amazon.com and shows the value of its store base as it does.

Walmart (ticker: WMT) said Walmart+ will combine its e-commerce business with more than 4,700 stores, 2,700 of which have same-day delivery capabilities. A subscription, which costs $98 a year or $12.95 a month, will give members unlimited free delivery from stores, fuel discounts, and the ability to use the 'Scan & Go' feature in the Walmart app, to pay while they shop in stores.

The news isn't a surprise. There were reports in early July of a Walmart subscription service. The speculation helped boost Walmart shares, and analysts said it could help the company compete against Amazon.com (AMZN), especially in key areas such as groceries.

Amazon Prime costs $119 a year, or $12.99 a month. It comes with a host of other benefits beyond fast free shipping, including Prime music and video streaming. In its news release, Walmart said it plans to "leverage its wide-ranging strengths to add additional benefits for members in a variety of services and offerings." Prime comes with a 30-day free trial, compared with Walmart+'s 15 days.

Walmart stock was up 2.8% to $142.80 in premarket trading Tuesday as Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 0.4%. With the shares up nearly 17% year to date through Monday's close, it isn't as if Amazon has done much to hinder Walmart's growth lately. Still, investors have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of Walmart+, because it marks a further push into the e-commerce giant's territory and comes as consumer habits are in flux, and thus potentially more open to change.

Retaining the new customers that big essential retailers have gained during the pandemic is one way to expand market share beyond this year's panic buying. As shoppers get more accustomed to curbside pickup and fast delivery, the convenience of programs like Walmart+ are one way to keep them coming back.

Walmart hasn't shied away from investing in technology and e-commerce in recent years, so it makes sense it would want to further flex its muscles in this way, especially as it leverages its huge store base to facilitate fast order fulfillment.

Nothing about 2020 is expected, but perhaps one of the strangest twists is the fact that in the year when nearly everyone started shopping online is also the year that big-box retailers' large network or bricks-and-mortar locales were cemented as a competitive advantage instead of a drawback.

Write to Teresa Rivas at [e-mail]

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[mdb1]

Is it $150s yet???????

[dannyzee84]

Gay bear? Haha just playin.. can’t wait to be ITM

[dannyzee84]

4 more dollar baby!! Put the pressure on em

[dannyzee84]

I am fine with this move, my calls are doing well. 150 puts me itm

[slimhere]

Nay, not today, Trump and Li like to keep their pissing contest going for a week or so, horrible time to be adding now that they announced Walmart+, yet it's probably is a good time to be adding.

[mdb1]

Finally WMT is doing something MORE from last thursday's news. But with WMT one never knows when the profit taking will begim - like maybe this afternoon. Hope not. BUT ...