The Latest: Calls for 2nd referendum crash UK website
AP - Fri Jun 24, 8:55PM CDT
LONDON (AP) — The Latest on Britain's historic vote to leave the European Union (all times local):
SBUX: 54.68 (-1.45), AMZN: 698.96 (-23.12), MCD: 119.44 (-1.77), WMT: 71.96 (-0.14), M: 32.08 (-1.30), GOOGL: 685.20 (-29.67), GOOG: 675.22 (-26.65), YUM: 82.15 (-3.75)
Kroger Increases Dividend Payout, Announces Share Buyback
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 24, 8:41AM CDT
In an effort to enhance shareholders' return, The Kroger Co. (KR) recently increased its quarterly dividend by about 14% to 12 cents a share (or 48 cents annually) from the prior payout of 10.5 cents (or 42 cents annually).
DXLG: 4.74 (-0.16), KR: 35.14 (+0.47), PLCE: 76.26 (-0.48), WMT: 71.96 (-0.14)
Walmart Introduces Walmart Pay in Washington, D.C.
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 23, 10:58AM CDT
Walmart knows customers want to save not just money, but also time. That's why Walmart introduced Walmart Pay - a fast, easy and secure way for customers to pay with their smartphones in Walmart stores. Now, customers in the District of Columbia have access to the checkout-changing service as it's available in each of the three Walmart stores in the city.
WMT: 71.96 (-0.14)
7 Ultra Safe Stocks to Wait Out Brexit Results
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 23, 9:28AM CDT
Opinion polls suggest that it is difficult to determine which way the referendum over Brexit will go.
NTT: 43.66 (-0.31), WMT: 71.96 (-0.14), TSN: 63.57 (+0.21), NGG: 68.26 (-5.27), DTE: 95.58 (+1.52)
Why Whole Foods May Not be a Good Pick for Your Portfolio
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 23, 6:25AM CDT
Despite posting the second straight quarter of positive earnings surprise on the back of cost control endeavors, Whole Foods Market (WFM) is no longer in investors' good books.
WFM: 30.76 (+0.09), POST: 76.90 (-2.64), CAG: 46.95 (-0.96), WMT: 71.96 (-0.14)
Walmart Introduces Walmart Pay in Virginia and the Carolinas
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 23, 6:00AM CDT
Walmart knows customers want to save not just money, but also time. That's why Walmart introduced Walmart Pay - a safe, easy, convenient way for customers to pay with their smartphones in Walmart stores. Now, customers in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina have access to the checkout-changing service as it's available in each of the more than 420 Walmart stores across the three states.
WMT: 71.96 (-0.14)
Walmart Introduces Walmart Pay in North Dakota
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 23, 12:01AM CDT
Walmart knows customers want to save not just money, but also time. That's why Walmart introduced Walmart Pay - a fast, easy and secure way for customers to pay with their smartphones in Walmart stores. Now, customers in North Dakota have access to the checkout-changing service as it's available in each of the fourteen Walmart stores in the state.
WMT: 71.96 (-0.14)
Walmart Introduces Walmart Pay in Nebraska
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 23, 12:01AM CDT
Walmart knows customers want to save not just money, but also time. That's why Walmart introduced Walmart Pay - a fast, easy and secure way for customers to pay with their smartphones in Walmart stores. Now, customers in Nebraska have access to the checkout-changing service as it's available in each of the more than 40 Walmart stores in the state.
WMT: 71.96 (-0.14)
Walmart Introduces Walmart Pay in Iowa
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 23, 12:01AM CDT
Walmart knows customers want to save not just money, but also time. That's why Walmart introduced Walmart Pay - a fast, easy and secure way for customers to pay with their smartphones in Walmart stores. Now, customers in Iowa have access to the checkout-changing service as it's available in each of the nearly 60 Walmart stores in the state.
WMT: 71.96 (-0.14)
Walmart Introduces Walmart Pay in Indiana
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 22, 11:01PM CDT
Walmart knows customers want to save not just money, but also time. That's why Walmart introduced Walmart Pay - a fast, easy and secure way for customers to pay with their smartphones in Walmart stores. Now, customers in Indiana have access to the checkout-changing service as it's available in each of the more than 110 Walmart stores in the state.
WMT: 71.96 (-0.14)
Walmart Introduces Walmart Pay in Kentucky
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 22, 11:01PM CDT
Walmart knows customers want to save not just money, but also time. That's why Walmart introduced Walmart Pay - a fast, easy and secure way for customers to pay with their smartphones in Walmart stores. Now, customers in Kentucky have access to the checkout-changing service as it's available in each of the more than 90 Walmart stores in the state.
WMT: 71.96 (-0.14)
Walmart Introduces Walmart Pay in Tennessee
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 22, 11:01PM CDT
Walmart knows customers want to save not just money, but also time. That's why Walmart introduced Walmart Pay - a fast, easy and secure way for customers to pay with their smartphones in Walmart stores. Now, customers in Tennessee have access to the checkout-changing service as it's available in each of the more than 135 Walmart stores in the state.
WMT: 71.96 (-0.14)
Walmart Introduces Walmart Pay in Michigan
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 22, 11:01PM CDT
Walmart knows customers want to save not just money, but also time. That's why Walmart introduced Walmart Pay - a fast, easy and secure way for customers to pay with their smartphones in Walmart stores. Now, customers in Michigan have access to the checkout-changing service as it's available in each of the more than 90 Walmart stores in the state.
WMT: 71.96 (-0.14)
Wal-Mart Eyes Expansion in China; Sells Online Unit to JD.com
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 9:34AM CDT
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) has been struggling of late to expand its reach in China. In an effort to cure ailing sales in one of the world's toughest retail markets, Wal-Mart has recently inked a deal with Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com (JD).
AMZN: 698.96 (-23.12), WMT: 71.96 (-0.14), JD: 20.64 (-0.82), BABA: 76.29 (-2.85)
Kroger (KR) Exhibits Operational Strength: Hold the Stock?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 8:00AM CDT
A dominant position among the nation's largest grocery retailers enables Kroger (KR) to sustain growth in both top and bottom lines.
KR: 35.14 (+0.47), FRED: 15.43 (-0.15), WMT: 71.96 (-0.14), BURL: 63.53 (+0.68)
Why Amazon’s Valuation Can Never Be Matched By Wal-Mart Or Alibaba
Shudeep Chandrasekhar - Amigobulls - Wed Jun 22, 3:22AM CDT
There are two major reasons why neither Wal-Mart nor Alibaba can hope to match Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) sky-high valuations. Here are both of them.
AMZN: 698.96 (-23.12), WMT: 71.96 (-0.14), BABA: 76.29 (-2.85)
These Grocery Stocks Should be on Your Radar
Zacks Premium Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 21, 4:29PM CDT
the industry has been gaining momentum over the last week.
DEG: 25.23 (-1.02), WMT: 71.96 (-0.14)
Rite Aid (RAD) Stock Suffers Downside: Will it Turn Around?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 21, 10:40AM CDT
The stock of Rite Aid Corporation (RAD), the third largest retail drugstore in the U.S. based on revenues and the number of stores, has currently turned into a roller coaster ride as evident from its year-to-date price graph.
HLF: 57.50 (-4.83), WBA: 81.78 (-3.28), WMT: 71.96 (-0.14), RAD: 7.71 (-0.06)
Is Wal-Mart (WMT) Better Placed Than Whole Foods Market Now?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 21, 9:52AM CDT
Let's look at the two supermarket biggies - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) and its peer Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) and find out which grocer looks solid right now.
WFM: 30.76 (+0.09), AMZN: 698.96 (-23.12), WMT: 71.96 (-0.14)