Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is a multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of discount department stores, grocery stores, and warehouse clubs around the world. The company is known for its commitment to providing a wide variety of products, from groceries and household goods to electronics and apparel, all at competitive prices. With a focus on everyday low pricing, Wal-Mart aims to enhance customer convenience by offering a one-stop shopping experience, alongside services such as online shopping and curbside pickup. The company is also engaged in various sustainability initiatives and community programs, reflecting its dedication to responsible retail practices. Read More
Walmart trades at $112.52 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 12.5% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 14.1%.
Shares of EV charging solutions provider ChargePoint Holdings (NYSE:CHPT)
jumped 4.2% in the afternoon session after optimism improved ahead of the company's upcoming earnings report, which was scheduled for later in the week.
Shares of custom-engineered solutions manufacturer Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI)
jumped 7.8% in the afternoon session after investors showed optimism ahead of its quarterly earnings report scheduled for the following day. The positive sentiment came even as analysts projected a loss per share of around -$0.28 and a significant year-over-year revenue decline of about 18.8%. This investor confidence may have been fueled by the company's performance in the previous quarter. In that period, Methode Electronics beat earnings per share estimates, which resulted in a 12.16% jump in its stock price on the day after the announcement. Investors appeared to be anticipating a similar positive surprise this time around.
Shares of e-commerce pet food and supplies retailer Chewy (NYSE:CHWY) fell 3.1% in the afternoon session after an analyst note highlighted growing investor concerns regarding the company's profitability ahead of its upcoming earnings report. The note from Piper Sandler pointed out that investor focus had shifted from customer acquisition to profitability. Chewy had delivered only modest beats on a key profitability measure in recent quarters, a change from its historical double-digit outperformance. The company's gross margins also remained under scrutiny after missing expectations in two of the four previous quarters. This came as the stock had already taken a significant 26.7% hit over the previous six months.
Shares of precision motion systems specialist Allient (NASDAQ:ALNT)
jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after investors weighed mixed signals, as positive analyst sentiment conflicted with recent insider selling and underlying business concerns.
Shares of luxury electric car manufacturer Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) jumped 2.3% in the afternoon session after the stock bounced from its 52-week lows amid easing pressure on high-growth companies and high short interest in the name.
Shares of electricity generation and hydrogen production company Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) jumped 9.2% in the morning session after the company benefited from optimistic market sentiment, driven by its exposure to the power-hungry AI data center industry and a broader recovery in the renewable energy sector.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Boeing (NYSE:BA)
jumped 8% in the morning session after the company's Chief Financial Officer, Jay Malave, said the planemaker expected 737 and 787 deliveries to increase in 2026.
As December 2025 unfolds, the global stock market finds itself at a fascinating juncture, propelled by a confluence of powerful economic indicators, transformative technological advancements, and a complex web of geopolitical factors. Investors and analysts alike are navigating an environment characterized by both cautious optimism and palpable uncertainty, as the
Walmart today celebrated the grand opening of its second owned and operated milk processing facility in Valdosta, Georgia — a major milestone that will create more than 400 new jobs, strengthen Walmart’s end-to-end supply chain for affordable, high-quality milk, and advance the company’s long-standing commitment to U.S. manufacturing and local sourcing. The 300,000+ square-foot state-of-the-art facility represents a $350 million investment.
According to Telsey Advisory Group’s weekly data of several retailer websites, including those within cosmetics and apparel, companies made efforts to dangle deeper deals.
This Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Walmart once again set the pace for how America shops — faster, smarter and more conveniently than ever. From early-morning scrolls to same-day deliveries, millions of customers turned to the retailer to kick off the holiday season, saving in stores, online and through the app across thousands of top products.
Wrapping up Q3 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the large-format grocery & general merchandise retailer stocks, including Target (NYSE:TGT) and its peers.
Discount treasure-hunt retailer Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR)
will be reporting results this Wednesday before market hours. Here’s what investors should know.
