Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) 66.69 $WMT
Stocks Crawl Into the Weekend as More Earnings Loom
at The Street - Fri Oct 09, 3:01PM CDT
Stocks barely make any moves on Friday as investors wait until next week for the earnings season to crank up a notch.
BUD: 111.88 (+1.19), GE: 28.07 (+0.04), DAL: 47.21 (+1.25), C: 51.38 (-0.27), WMT: 66.69 (-0.19), BAC: 15.58 (-0.17), WFC: 52.14 (-0.40), LL: 18.84 (+2.42), INTC: 32.14 (-0.38), NFLX: 113.33 (-1.60), JNJ: 95.37 (+0.29), RT: 5.80 (-0.80), AA: 10.26 (-0.75), GS: 179.19 (-1.88), EBAY: 24.30 (+0.15), JPM: 61.93 (-0.20), MAT: 22.35 (+0.02), AAL: 42.42 (+2.68), GPS: 27.42 (-1.53), HMC: 32.72 (+0.22)
Stocks Turn Positive in Final Hour of Trading
at The Street - Fri Oct 09, 2:01PM CDT
Stocks turn positive in the final hour of trading Friday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average attempts to clinch a six-day winning session, its longest streak of 2015.
BUD: 111.88 (+1.19), RT: 5.80 (-0.80), AA: 10.26 (-0.75), WMT: 66.69 (-0.19), AAL: 42.42 (+2.68), GPS: 27.42 (-1.53), LL: 18.84 (+2.42), HMC: 32.72 (+0.22)
Will Walmart (WMT) Stock Be Helped by New CFO, Chief Merchant?
at The Street - Fri Oct 09, 12:07PM CDT
Walmart (WMT) announced on Friday a new CFO and chief merchant, as the retailer attempts to revive earnings.
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Walmart Appoints Brett Biggs New Chief Financial Officer
M2 - Fri Oct 09, 11:11AM CDT
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced that Brett Biggs, 47, will succeed Charles Holley, who has elected to retire as the company's chief financial officer. The change will be effective Dec. 31, 2015, and Holley will stay on until Jan. 31, 2016, to help with the transition. Holley, 59, has served as Walmart's executive vice president and chief financial officer since December 2010.
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to Webcast 22nd Annual Meeting for the Investment Community
M2 - Fri Oct 09, 11:11AM CDT
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) will webcast its 22nd Annual Meeting for the Investment Community on Wed., Oct. 14 from approximately 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT. Discussions on strategy and financial projections will be accompanied by presentations from Walmart U.S. and Global eCommerce. A live webcast of the presentations will be available on the Investors portion of the company's website located at http://stock.walmart.com. In addition to the webcast, a dial in phone number has also been made available. To access the meeting via phone dial 800-369-2124 (passcode: 30547). The meeting confirmation number is 5684687.
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Wal-Mart names executive with international wing as next CFO
AP - Fri Oct 09, 10:57AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart named Brett Biggs, an executive in its international division, as its next chief financial officer Friday.
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Walmart U.S. Appoints Steve Bratspies to Chief Merchandising Officer
Business Wire - Fri Oct 09, 10:05AM CDT
Walmart U.S. has appointed Steve Bratspies to chief merchandising officer for U.S. stores, effective Oct. 19, 2015. Bratspies will oversee all merchandise categories across more than 4,500 stores in the U.S. business. He will continue to report to Greg Foran, Walmart U.S. president and CEO.
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Jim Cramer -- Wal-Mart Pressured by Amazon's Expedited Delivery Service
at The Street - Fri Oct 09, 9:42AM CDT
Amazon's same-day delivery is superior to Wal-Mart's 'order and pickup' strategy, Cramer says.
AMZN: 539.80 (+6.64), WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Etsy Inc: This Latest Move Might Cost the Company Its Sellers
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Oct 09, 8:21AM CDT
For 10 years, Etsy has been the face of the handmade craft movement, but it has experienced growing pains lately. Source: Etsy By focusing on the customer experience, does Etsy risk alienating its sellers, possibly even pushing them to rival...
AMZN: 539.80 (+6.64), EBAY: 24.30 (+0.15), WMT: 66.69 (-0.19), BBY: 36.95 (-0.30), PYPL: 32.06 (+0.39), ETSY: 13.86 (+0.29)
Are Consumer Staples Stocks Poised for Strong Growth?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Oct 08, 2:32PM CDT
Are Consumer Staples Stocks Poised for Strong Growth?
MDLZ: 45.00 (-0.31), MKC: 83.02 (+0.27), GMCR: 57.55 (-0.31), KMB: 114.73 (+0.93), SYY: 40.93 (-0.02), WMT: 66.69 (-0.19), CCE: 50.83 (+0.56), PEP: 99.47 (+0.50), K: 69.44 (+0.20), DPS: 83.70 (+0.10), SBUX: 60.07 (+0.61), DNKN: 42.05 (-0.21), TGT: 78.88 (+0.19), RAI: 46.47 (+0.21), KO: 42.02 (+0.04), HYH: 30.13 (-0.22), BUD: 111.88 (+1.19), TAP: 81.61 (-0.39), UL: 42.67 (-0.23), MO: 56.81 (+0.44), WWAV: 43.82 (+2.11), PM: 84.07 (-0.08), UNFI: 55.42 (+0.58), BGS: 36.91 (+0.55), TJX: 72.78 (+0.55), KHC: 74.39 (-0.04), MCD: 102.76 (-0.19), PG: 74.48 (+0.08), GIS: 56.61 (+0.13)
Why Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Wants to Be Like Costco Wholesale Corporation
Demitrios Kalogeropoulos, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Oct 08, 11:00AM CDT
Wal-Mart isn't happy with the way things are going at its Sam's Club warehouses. The company last week sent a memo to employees announcing job cuts, leadership changes, and several new strategic priorities for the bulk-shopping giant. The moves...
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19), COST: 153.97 (+2.31)
Watch for Shares of Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) to Approach Resistance at $66.75
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Oct 08, 10:23AM CDT
Shares of Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT) opened today above their pivot of $66.16 and have already reached the first level of resistance at $66.56. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $66.75 and $67.34.
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Sam's Club(R) Helps Women Prioritize their Health by Offering Free Screenings
Business Wire - Thu Oct 08, 8:00AM CDT
Even though they know they need to look after their health, many women cite time as a key barrier in getting themselves to the doctor.(1)
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Kroger Might Be Better Deal for Investors than Albertsons' IPO
at The Street - Thu Oct 08, 5:41AM CDT
Shopping the grocery aisle? Buy Kroger -- but watch out, the competition among supermarket chains is among the toughest of any industry.
WFM: 34.24 (+0.09), KR: 38.03 (+0.03), DEG: 23.50 (-0.10), FWM: 1.50 (+0.01), COST: 153.97 (+2.31), WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Visa Tries to Settle $5B Wal-Mart Swipe-Fee Lawsuit
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Oct 07, 4:21PM CDT
Visa Inc. (V), and the world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. are in talks to settle the retailer's $5 billion lawsuit over processing fees.
V: 73.98 (+0.08), FISV: 92.18 (+0.84), JTPY: 2.95 (unch), WMT: 66.69 (-0.19), EFX: 105.48 (+0.78)
Sam's Club National BBQ Tour Championship Culminates in Bentonville
Business Wire - Wed Oct 07, 3:06PM CDT
After hosting competitions in over 30 cities from across the nation, the Sam's Club(R) National BBQ Tour will crown a new champion at the tour's final stop in Bentonville, Ark. this weekend. On Oct. 10, 50 of the country's best barbecue teams will fill the parking lot at the Sam's Club headquarters in Bentonville, Ark., where one team will walk away with the National Championship title and $50,000 in winnings.
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Walmart (WMT) Stock Closes Up on Health-Driven Plans
at The Street - Wed Oct 07, 3:06PM CDT
Walmart (WMT) stock closed in the green after the company announced initiatives to boost health offerings.
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Stocks Crawl Into the Weekend as More Earnings Loom
at The Street - Fri Oct 09, 3:01PM CDT
Stocks barely make any moves on Friday as investors wait until next week for the earnings season to crank up a notch.
BUD: 111.88 (+1.19), GE: 28.07 (+0.04), DAL: 47.21 (+1.25), C: 51.38 (-0.27), WMT: 66.69 (-0.19), BAC: 15.58 (-0.17), WFC: 52.14 (-0.40), LL: 18.84 (+2.42), INTC: 32.14 (-0.38), NFLX: 113.33 (-1.60), JNJ: 95.37 (+0.29), RT: 5.80 (-0.80), AA: 10.26 (-0.75), GS: 179.19 (-1.88), EBAY: 24.30 (+0.15), JPM: 61.93 (-0.20), MAT: 22.35 (+0.02), AAL: 42.42 (+2.68), GPS: 27.42 (-1.53), HMC: 32.72 (+0.22)
Stocks Turn Positive in Final Hour of Trading
at The Street - Fri Oct 09, 2:01PM CDT
Stocks turn positive in the final hour of trading Friday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average attempts to clinch a six-day winning session, its longest streak of 2015.
BUD: 111.88 (+1.19), RT: 5.80 (-0.80), AA: 10.26 (-0.75), WMT: 66.69 (-0.19), AAL: 42.42 (+2.68), GPS: 27.42 (-1.53), LL: 18.84 (+2.42), HMC: 32.72 (+0.22)
Will Walmart (WMT) Stock Be Helped by New CFO, Chief Merchant?
at The Street - Fri Oct 09, 12:07PM CDT
Walmart (WMT) announced on Friday a new CFO and chief merchant, as the retailer attempts to revive earnings.
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Walmart Appoints Brett Biggs New Chief Financial Officer
M2 - Fri Oct 09, 11:11AM CDT
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced that Brett Biggs, 47, will succeed Charles Holley, who has elected to retire as the company's chief financial officer. The change will be effective Dec. 31, 2015, and Holley will stay on until Jan. 31, 2016, to help with the transition. Holley, 59, has served as Walmart's executive vice president and chief financial officer since December 2010.
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to Webcast 22nd Annual Meeting for the Investment Community
M2 - Fri Oct 09, 11:11AM CDT
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) will webcast its 22nd Annual Meeting for the Investment Community on Wed., Oct. 14 from approximately 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT. Discussions on strategy and financial projections will be accompanied by presentations from Walmart U.S. and Global eCommerce. A live webcast of the presentations will be available on the Investors portion of the company's website located at http://stock.walmart.com. In addition to the webcast, a dial in phone number has also been made available. To access the meeting via phone dial 800-369-2124 (passcode: 30547). The meeting confirmation number is 5684687.
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Wal-Mart names executive with international wing as next CFO
AP - Fri Oct 09, 10:57AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart named Brett Biggs, an executive in its international division, as its next chief financial officer Friday.
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Walmart U.S. Appoints Steve Bratspies to Chief Merchandising Officer
Business Wire - Fri Oct 09, 10:05AM CDT
Walmart U.S. has appointed Steve Bratspies to chief merchandising officer for U.S. stores, effective Oct. 19, 2015. Bratspies will oversee all merchandise categories across more than 4,500 stores in the U.S. business. He will continue to report to Greg Foran, Walmart U.S. president and CEO.
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Jim Cramer -- Wal-Mart Pressured by Amazon's Expedited Delivery Service
at The Street - Fri Oct 09, 9:42AM CDT
Amazon's same-day delivery is superior to Wal-Mart's 'order and pickup' strategy, Cramer says.
AMZN: 539.80 (+6.64), WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Etsy Inc: This Latest Move Might Cost the Company Its Sellers
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Oct 09, 8:21AM CDT
For 10 years, Etsy has been the face of the handmade craft movement, but it has experienced growing pains lately. Source: Etsy By focusing on the customer experience, does Etsy risk alienating its sellers, possibly even pushing them to rival...
AMZN: 539.80 (+6.64), EBAY: 24.30 (+0.15), WMT: 66.69 (-0.19), BBY: 36.95 (-0.30), PYPL: 32.06 (+0.39), ETSY: 13.86 (+0.29)
Are Consumer Staples Stocks Poised for Strong Growth?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Oct 08, 2:32PM CDT
Are Consumer Staples Stocks Poised for Strong Growth?
MDLZ: 45.00 (-0.31), MKC: 83.02 (+0.27), GMCR: 57.55 (-0.31), KMB: 114.73 (+0.93), SYY: 40.93 (-0.02), WMT: 66.69 (-0.19), CCE: 50.83 (+0.56), PEP: 99.47 (+0.50), K: 69.44 (+0.20), DPS: 83.70 (+0.10), SBUX: 60.07 (+0.61), DNKN: 42.05 (-0.21), TGT: 78.88 (+0.19), RAI: 46.47 (+0.21), KO: 42.02 (+0.04), HYH: 30.13 (-0.22), BUD: 111.88 (+1.19), TAP: 81.61 (-0.39), UL: 42.67 (-0.23), MO: 56.81 (+0.44), WWAV: 43.82 (+2.11), PM: 84.07 (-0.08), UNFI: 55.42 (+0.58), BGS: 36.91 (+0.55), TJX: 72.78 (+0.55), KHC: 74.39 (-0.04), MCD: 102.76 (-0.19), PG: 74.48 (+0.08), GIS: 56.61 (+0.13)
Why Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Wants to Be Like Costco Wholesale Corporation
Demitrios Kalogeropoulos, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Oct 08, 11:00AM CDT
Wal-Mart isn't happy with the way things are going at its Sam's Club warehouses. The company last week sent a memo to employees announcing job cuts, leadership changes, and several new strategic priorities for the bulk-shopping giant. The moves...
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19), COST: 153.97 (+2.31)
Watch for Shares of Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) to Approach Resistance at $66.75
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Oct 08, 10:23AM CDT
Shares of Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT) opened today above their pivot of $66.16 and have already reached the first level of resistance at $66.56. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $66.75 and $67.34.
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Sam's Club(R) Helps Women Prioritize their Health by Offering Free Screenings
Business Wire - Thu Oct 08, 8:00AM CDT
Even though they know they need to look after their health, many women cite time as a key barrier in getting themselves to the doctor.(1)
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Kroger Might Be Better Deal for Investors than Albertsons' IPO
at The Street - Thu Oct 08, 5:41AM CDT
Shopping the grocery aisle? Buy Kroger -- but watch out, the competition among supermarket chains is among the toughest of any industry.
WFM: 34.24 (+0.09), KR: 38.03 (+0.03), DEG: 23.50 (-0.10), FWM: 1.50 (+0.01), COST: 153.97 (+2.31), WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Visa Tries to Settle $5B Wal-Mart Swipe-Fee Lawsuit
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Oct 07, 4:21PM CDT
Visa Inc. (V), and the world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. are in talks to settle the retailer's $5 billion lawsuit over processing fees.
V: 73.98 (+0.08), FISV: 92.18 (+0.84), JTPY: 2.95 (unch), WMT: 66.69 (-0.19), EFX: 105.48 (+0.78)
Sam's Club National BBQ Tour Championship Culminates in Bentonville
Business Wire - Wed Oct 07, 3:06PM CDT
After hosting competitions in over 30 cities from across the nation, the Sam's Club(R) National BBQ Tour will crown a new champion at the tour's final stop in Bentonville, Ark. this weekend. On Oct. 10, 50 of the country's best barbecue teams will fill the parking lot at the Sam's Club headquarters in Bentonville, Ark., where one team will walk away with the National Championship title and $50,000 in winnings.
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
Walmart (WMT) Stock Closes Up on Health-Driven Plans
at The Street - Wed Oct 07, 3:06PM CDT
Walmart (WMT) stock closed in the green after the company announced initiatives to boost health offerings.
WMT: 66.69 (-0.19)
