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Strong sales and a booming digital advertising business weren't enough to keep the retail giant's stock from sliding.

Walmart Inc. absorbed a $175 million blow from soaring fuel costs in its first quarter, intentionally shielding shoppers to build loyalty. However, executives warn that sustained energy inflation could force retail price hikes by the second quarter. Playing Offense On...

Quarterly results from Dollar Tree, American Eagle and Burlington may provide clues on the health of consumers.

A trip to Walmart is often more than a convenience. For many shoppers, the appeal is about stretching every dollar. With low prices, frequent deals, no pressure to buy in bulk, and a wide variety under one roof, Walmart has become a key destination for consumers seeking value. The retail ...

Oil prices impact not just what you pay to gas up your car or heat your house; they impact everything you buy. "Even modest increases in oil prices can gradually push up the cost of everyday goods and services," according to Kiplinger. Gas prices tend to be the first place consumers notice rising ...

Amazon is racing Indian startups to deliver groceries to customers in minutes. The secret sauce is micro-warehouses.

Strong results from Walmart's general merchandise business is a key takeaway from its results. The very strong sales performance at Target confirms this favorable reading, suggesting that the persistent softness in discretionary spending categories in the post-COVID period may have run its course.

Sam’s Club Chief Operating Officer Tom Ward, a veteran of almost two decades, and Cedric Clark, head of Walmart U.S. store operations, are leaving the company.

Stocks are at all-time highs as earnings season comes to a close.

Investig.com -- Walmart shares fell after the retail giant posted first-quarter results that largely met expectations but failed to deliver the kind of upside investors had grown accustomed to over the past two years. Despite the muted reaction, analysts at D.A. Davidson reiterated a “Buy” rating and maintained a $150 price target, arguing that Walmart’s long-term growth drivers remain firmly intact.

Portfolio Wealth Advisors President and CIO Lee Munson joins Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss the threat of "peak tolerance" for inflation, warning that while higher-income individuals are still spending, a broader consumer pullback could emerge by fall as interest rates and high prices begin to crimp the market. Sozzi takes a closer look at Walmart (WMT) using Yahoo Finance's new AlphaSpace, a premium investment platform that combines data, charting, news, analysis, and more to help retail investors understand markets.

JPMorgan expects the shares to "recover and get back to its grind higher" as market prices in the company’s future earnings power over time.

Ross Stores earnings growth accelerated again after strong results from off-price peer TJX, after Walmart warned on Q2 amid high gas prices.

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Retail names, including Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), Lowe's (LOW), and Home Depot (HD), all reported quarterly earnings this week. Zacks Investment Management chief market strategist Brian Mulberry joins Yahoo Finance to share his thoughts on the earnings prints, how oil (CL=F, BZ=F) prices and Treasury yields (^FVX, ^TNX, ^TYX) factor in, and more.

Nvidia closed 1.8% lower. Nvidia’s stock is up 67% over the past 12 months, making it the largest publicly listed company in the world, with a market value of nearly $5.4 trillion. The music-streaming company said it plans to roll out an AI tool allowing users to make covers and remixes of songs from Universal Music Group artists.

Walmart beat Q1 EPS and revenue estimates, held FY27 guidance and warned of fuel-driven cost pressure as it scales ads, marketplace and membership.

Freedom Broker upgraded Walmart to ‘Hold’ from ‘Sell’.

Retail behemoth Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) will be announcing earnings results this Thursday before market hours. Here’s what to look for.

Investors weighed falling oil prices against inflation and bond yield pressures, today, May 21, 2026.

Margin strain, rapid e-commerce growth, and divided analyst views put this retail giant’s earnings power in focus, today, May 21, 2026.

Nvidia closed 1.8% lower. The chip giant reported record sales and income that beat analyst expectations, driven by demand for data-center computing and the rise of AI agents. Nvidia’s stock is up 67% over the past 12 months, making it the largest publicly listed company in the world, with a market value of nearly $5.4 trillion.

Moby summary of Walmart Inc.'s Q1 2027 earnings call

Shoppers continue to open their pocketbooks, boosting retailers like Walmart, even as inflation jumps to its highest level in three years.

Walmart Inc (WMT) reports robust sales growth with significant gains in e-commerce, marketplace, and advertising revenue, despite challenges from fuel costs and inflation.

Walmart (WMT) stock has taken a dip on its first quarter results that were in line with Wall Street estimates, reporting $177.8 billion in revenue and adjusted earnings of $0.66 per share. The retailer also reported 4.1% in US same-store sales growth and maintained its full-year outlook. TD Cowen senior research analyst Oliver Chen reacts to Walmart's figures and explains how he is viewing value themes overtake the retail sector as consumers remain hard pressed by higher prices.

Walmart (WMT) stock has taken a dip on its first quarter results that were in line with Wall Street estimates, reporting $177.8 billion in revenue and adjusted earnings of $0.66 per share. The retailer also reported 4.1% in US same-store sales growth and maintained its full-year outlook. TD Cowen senior research analyst Oliver Chen reacts to Walmart's figures and explains how he is viewing value themes overtake the retail sector as consumers remain hard pressed by higher prices.

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Walmart said higher petrol prices were leading stressed consumers to ration purchases at the pump and warned of inflation in its store aisles...

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) executives said the retailer delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 sales growth, driven by higher transactions, e-commerce momentum, marketplace gains and growth in advertising and membership revenue, while higher fuel costs weighed on operating income. CEO