Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) 73.00 $WMT
.STORAGE Internet Domains Available to Related Businesses and Organizations
PRWeb - Tue Sep 06, 10:57AM CDT
Beginning today, storage-related businesses and organizations can claim a new home online by registering a .STORAGE Internet domain address, similar to .com and .net. This restricted storage industry registration period continues through January 3, 2017, with general public availability beginning January 10, 2017.
HD: 134.10 (-1.05), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50), EMC: 29.05 (+0.28), MSFT: 57.61 (-0.06), AAPL: 107.70 (-0.03)
Retailers scramble as shipper bankruptcy puts goods in limbo
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO and ROBERT JABLON - AP - Fri Sep 02, 2:10PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Some major retailers are scrambling to work out contingency plans to get their merchandise to stores as the bankruptcy of the Hanjin shipping line has thrown ports and retailers around the world into confusion.
TGT: 70.10 (-0.71), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50), BBY: 38.24 (-0.51)
Company News for September 02, 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Sep 02, 9:10AM CDT
Companies in the News are: CRM,CHTR,EMC,CPB,WMT
CHTR: 274.67 (+2.88), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50), CPB: 57.70 (-0.03), EMC: 29.05 (+0.28), CRM: 75.42 (+0.32)
Wal-Mart (WMT) Cuts Back-Office Jobs to Improve Efficiency
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Sep 02, 7:10AM CDT
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) reportedly stated that it will eliminate about 7,000 back-office jobs, mostly in accounting and invoicing positions at its U.S. stores.
TLYS: 9.46 (+0.39), AMZN: 788.87 (+16.43), PLCE: 83.09 (+0.09), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
Chinese regulators reviewing Uber-Didi merger
AP - Fri Sep 02, 2:00AM CDT
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese anti-monopoly regulators are reviewing the proposed merger of ride-hailing service Uber Technology Ltd.'s Chinese operations with its biggest local competitor.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
Wal-Mart cutting about 7,000 back-office store jobs
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO - AP - Thu Sep 01, 2:24PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart is cutting about 7,000 back-office store jobs over the next few months as it centralizes its invoice and accounting departments, expanding a test it announced in June.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
5 Best Performing Stocks of August
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 01, 10:19AM CDT
Markets declined marginally over the month, following rising prospects of an interest rate hike.
ANW: 10.31 (+0.02), HZN: 19.27 (+1.80), M: 36.15 (-0.49), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50), JWN: 50.02 (-1.85), SMI: 5.67 (-0.02), GNW: 4.71 (-0.09), WLDN: 18.00 (+0.04)
Costco (COST) Posts Flat Comps in August; Sales Up
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 01, 6:29AM CDT
Costco (COST) reported flat comparable-store sales for the month of August following a 2% decline in July and flat comps in June.
COST: 158.06 (+0.08), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50), BURL: 83.73 (-0.26), BIG: 49.44 (-0.45)
What's on Kids' Holiday Toy Wish Lists? Walmart Unveils its Top Toys, Launches Layaway
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 31, 11:01PM CDT
From the smallest to the tallest, Walmart polled hundreds of kids to find out just what they will be including in their letters to Santa this year. Today, Walmart unveiled its annual top toy list, Chosen By Kids, including six exclusives such as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Remote Control Skateboarding Mikey and Disney(R) Princess Carriage. The retailer also announced today the return of its popular layaway program, which opens on Sept. 2. Between Walmart's layaway program, and their efforts to make shopping easier for customers no matter when and how they want to shop - in store, online, on a mobile device or a combination - the retailer is helping everyone up their "elf skills" this holiday.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to Participate in the 23rd Annual Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 31, 3:45PM CDT
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) will participate in the 23rd Annual Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference on Wed., Sept. 7. Chief Financial Officer Brett Biggs will participate in a fireside chat that is scheduled to begin at approximately 2:25 p.m. EDT. The session will be webcast through links at http://news.walmart.com/events/. A transcript will be available later in the week, and the materials will be archived on the company's website.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
Why Costco Wholesale Corporation Stock Is A Better Buy Than Wal-Mart Stores, Inc
Ravi Bala - Amigobulls - Wed Aug 31, 1:03AM CDT
Which retail stock should you buy? Is Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) a better buy than Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) stock?
COST: 158.06 (+0.08), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
Google to expand Waze carpooling service in San Francisco
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE - AP - Tue Aug 30, 6:16PM CDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is preparing to expand a San Francisco carpooling program in a move that could that could set up a showdown with its one-time ally, the popular ride-hailing service Uber.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50), GOOGL: 808.02 (+11.15), AAPL: 107.70 (-0.03), GOOG: 780.08 (+8.62), ADBE: 103.50 (-0.07)
Here's How Shopping Trends Have Helped Retail Stocks Lately
Ryan McQueeney - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 30, 3:20PM CDT
Throughout the retail landscape, we are seeing shoppers respond well to revamped e-commerce and freshly polished physical stores. The retail companies that have performed well this earnings season were able to hone in on one, if not both, of these areas this quarter.
TLYS: 9.46 (+0.39), DDS: 59.24 (-0.78), URBN: 35.19 (-0.91), KSS: 43.18 (-0.35), JCP: 9.44 (-0.05), M: 36.15 (-0.49), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50), FL: 65.99 (-0.01)
Watch for Shares of Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) to Approach Resistance at $71.95
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Aug 30, 8:51AM CDT
Shares of Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT) have bullishly opened above the pivot of $71.39 today and have reached the first resistance level of $71.67. Analysts will be watching for a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $71.95 and $72.51.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
Wal-Mart: Pepper spray, not rotting fruit, forced evacuation
AP - Mon Aug 29, 4:58PM CDT
MILLBROOK, Ala. (AP) — A Wal-Mart spokeswoman says a can of pepper spray is the suspected culprit for the evacuation of an Alabama store.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
Central Garden & Pet Co. (CENT) Prospects Look Promising
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 29, 8:22AM CDT
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) seems to hold promise, riding on the back of its surging share price, sound fundamentals and track record of better-than-expected results.
HD: 134.10 (-1.05), CENT: 25.84 (-0.01), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50), LOW: 76.01 (-0.95)
Wal-Mart takes Texas to court to crack liquor-sales market
By MICHAEL GRACZYK - AP - Sat Aug 27, 9:57AM CDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Wal-Mart's court fight to sell liquor at its stores in Texas looks to be back on track, but the courtroom is getting crowded.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
Brand New Wake Forest Sam's Club to Open Thursday
BusinessWire - Fri Aug 26, 2:10PM CDT
Sam's Club will open its first location in Wake Forest and fifth in the Triangle area Thursday, Sept. 1. Doors open at 11460 Royal Cotton Road in Wake Forest following an 8:00 a.m. grand opening ceremony.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
On BizWireTV: Big Name Brands Join Louisiana Relief Effort and a Social Experiment Finds Americans Overwhelmingly Honest
BusinessWire - Fri Aug 26, 7:08AM CDT
--Featuring Amazfit, Honest Tea, Samsung and Univision
KSS: 43.18 (-0.35), VIA: 44.21 (-0.49), JPM: 67.44 (-0.05), P: 14.52 (+0.09), DECK: 61.21 (-1.99), TGT: 70.10 (-0.71), BBY: 38.24 (-0.51), XOM: 88.57 (+1.15), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50), ODP: 3.61 (-0.10), HRL: 38.65 (+0.19), PG: 88.64 (+0.44), RAD: 7.56 (-0.03)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of Wal-Mart Stores After 1.52% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Aug 25, 12:05PM CDT
Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $71.05 to a high of $72.58. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $71.76 on volume of 5.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
.STORAGE Internet Domains Available to Related Businesses and Organizations
PRWeb - Tue Sep 06, 10:57AM CDT
Beginning today, storage-related businesses and organizations can claim a new home online by registering a .STORAGE Internet domain address, similar to .com and .net. This restricted storage industry registration period continues through January 3, 2017, with general public availability beginning January 10, 2017.
HD: 134.10 (-1.05), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50), EMC: 29.05 (+0.28), MSFT: 57.61 (-0.06), AAPL: 107.70 (-0.03)
Retailers scramble as shipper bankruptcy puts goods in limbo
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO and ROBERT JABLON - AP - Fri Sep 02, 2:10PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Some major retailers are scrambling to work out contingency plans to get their merchandise to stores as the bankruptcy of the Hanjin shipping line has thrown ports and retailers around the world into confusion.
TGT: 70.10 (-0.71), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50), BBY: 38.24 (-0.51)
Company News for September 02, 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Sep 02, 9:10AM CDT
Companies in the News are: CRM,CHTR,EMC,CPB,WMT
CHTR: 274.67 (+2.88), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50), CPB: 57.70 (-0.03), EMC: 29.05 (+0.28), CRM: 75.42 (+0.32)
Wal-Mart (WMT) Cuts Back-Office Jobs to Improve Efficiency
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Sep 02, 7:10AM CDT
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) reportedly stated that it will eliminate about 7,000 back-office jobs, mostly in accounting and invoicing positions at its U.S. stores.
TLYS: 9.46 (+0.39), AMZN: 788.87 (+16.43), PLCE: 83.09 (+0.09), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
Chinese regulators reviewing Uber-Didi merger
AP - Fri Sep 02, 2:00AM CDT
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese anti-monopoly regulators are reviewing the proposed merger of ride-hailing service Uber Technology Ltd.'s Chinese operations with its biggest local competitor.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
Wal-Mart cutting about 7,000 back-office store jobs
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO - AP - Thu Sep 01, 2:24PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart is cutting about 7,000 back-office store jobs over the next few months as it centralizes its invoice and accounting departments, expanding a test it announced in June.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
5 Best Performing Stocks of August
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 01, 10:19AM CDT
Markets declined marginally over the month, following rising prospects of an interest rate hike.
ANW: 10.31 (+0.02), HZN: 19.27 (+1.80), M: 36.15 (-0.49), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50), JWN: 50.02 (-1.85), SMI: 5.67 (-0.02), GNW: 4.71 (-0.09), WLDN: 18.00 (+0.04)
Costco (COST) Posts Flat Comps in August; Sales Up
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 01, 6:29AM CDT
Costco (COST) reported flat comparable-store sales for the month of August following a 2% decline in July and flat comps in June.
COST: 158.06 (+0.08), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50), BURL: 83.73 (-0.26), BIG: 49.44 (-0.45)
What's on Kids' Holiday Toy Wish Lists? Walmart Unveils its Top Toys, Launches Layaway
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 31, 11:01PM CDT
From the smallest to the tallest, Walmart polled hundreds of kids to find out just what they will be including in their letters to Santa this year. Today, Walmart unveiled its annual top toy list, Chosen By Kids, including six exclusives such as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Remote Control Skateboarding Mikey and Disney(R) Princess Carriage. The retailer also announced today the return of its popular layaway program, which opens on Sept. 2. Between Walmart's layaway program, and their efforts to make shopping easier for customers no matter when and how they want to shop - in store, online, on a mobile device or a combination - the retailer is helping everyone up their "elf skills" this holiday.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to Participate in the 23rd Annual Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 31, 3:45PM CDT
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) will participate in the 23rd Annual Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference on Wed., Sept. 7. Chief Financial Officer Brett Biggs will participate in a fireside chat that is scheduled to begin at approximately 2:25 p.m. EDT. The session will be webcast through links at http://news.walmart.com/events/. A transcript will be available later in the week, and the materials will be archived on the company's website.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
Why Costco Wholesale Corporation Stock Is A Better Buy Than Wal-Mart Stores, Inc
Ravi Bala - Amigobulls - Wed Aug 31, 1:03AM CDT
Which retail stock should you buy? Is Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) a better buy than Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) stock?
COST: 158.06 (+0.08), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
Google to expand Waze carpooling service in San Francisco
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE - AP - Tue Aug 30, 6:16PM CDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is preparing to expand a San Francisco carpooling program in a move that could that could set up a showdown with its one-time ally, the popular ride-hailing service Uber.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50), GOOGL: 808.02 (+11.15), AAPL: 107.70 (-0.03), GOOG: 780.08 (+8.62), ADBE: 103.50 (-0.07)
Here's How Shopping Trends Have Helped Retail Stocks Lately
Ryan McQueeney - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 30, 3:20PM CDT
Throughout the retail landscape, we are seeing shoppers respond well to revamped e-commerce and freshly polished physical stores. The retail companies that have performed well this earnings season were able to hone in on one, if not both, of these areas this quarter.
TLYS: 9.46 (+0.39), DDS: 59.24 (-0.78), URBN: 35.19 (-0.91), KSS: 43.18 (-0.35), JCP: 9.44 (-0.05), M: 36.15 (-0.49), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50), FL: 65.99 (-0.01)
Watch for Shares of Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) to Approach Resistance at $71.95
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Aug 30, 8:51AM CDT
Shares of Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT) have bullishly opened above the pivot of $71.39 today and have reached the first resistance level of $71.67. Analysts will be watching for a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $71.95 and $72.51.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
Wal-Mart: Pepper spray, not rotting fruit, forced evacuation
AP - Mon Aug 29, 4:58PM CDT
MILLBROOK, Ala. (AP) — A Wal-Mart spokeswoman says a can of pepper spray is the suspected culprit for the evacuation of an Alabama store.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
Central Garden & Pet Co. (CENT) Prospects Look Promising
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 29, 8:22AM CDT
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) seems to hold promise, riding on the back of its surging share price, sound fundamentals and track record of better-than-expected results.
HD: 134.10 (-1.05), CENT: 25.84 (-0.01), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50), LOW: 76.01 (-0.95)
Wal-Mart takes Texas to court to crack liquor-sales market
By MICHAEL GRACZYK - AP - Sat Aug 27, 9:57AM CDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Wal-Mart's court fight to sell liquor at its stores in Texas looks to be back on track, but the courtroom is getting crowded.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
Brand New Wake Forest Sam's Club to Open Thursday
BusinessWire - Fri Aug 26, 2:10PM CDT
Sam's Club will open its first location in Wake Forest and fifth in the Triangle area Thursday, Sept. 1. Doors open at 11460 Royal Cotton Road in Wake Forest following an 8:00 a.m. grand opening ceremony.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
On BizWireTV: Big Name Brands Join Louisiana Relief Effort and a Social Experiment Finds Americans Overwhelmingly Honest
BusinessWire - Fri Aug 26, 7:08AM CDT
--Featuring Amazfit, Honest Tea, Samsung and Univision
KSS: 43.18 (-0.35), VIA: 44.21 (-0.49), JPM: 67.44 (-0.05), P: 14.52 (+0.09), DECK: 61.21 (-1.99), TGT: 70.10 (-0.71), BBY: 38.24 (-0.51), XOM: 88.57 (+1.15), WMT: 73.00 (+0.50), ODP: 3.61 (-0.10), HRL: 38.65 (+0.19), PG: 88.64 (+0.44), RAD: 7.56 (-0.03)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of Wal-Mart Stores After 1.52% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Aug 25, 12:05PM CDT
Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $71.05 to a high of $72.58. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $71.76 on volume of 5.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
WMT: 73.00 (+0.50)
