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Walmart (WMT) came out with first quarter results that were in line with earnings and revenue estimates, with executives citing headwinds tied to consumers under additional price stresses. Gradient Investments senior portfolio manager Keith Gangl discusses the impact that higher gas prices (RB=F) are having on consumer sentiment and Walmart's customer base. Catch Yahoo Finance's interview with Walmart CFO John David Rainey.

Consolidated net income attributable to Walmart increased 18.8% to $5.33bn.

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’.

The retail titan warned that surging gas prices could dent consumer spending.

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.

Grocers like Kroger and Walmart expect to cut prices this year in a bid to attract shoppers feeling the pinch of soaring gasoline prices.

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

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an all-time peak on Thursday even as Nvidia's (NVDA) shares dec

The Dow hit a record close as oil prices fell further. Amazon led AI stocks in buy areas even as Nvidia retreated.

All three of the major indexes (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) rebounded on Thursday and ended the trading session in positive territory. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre assesses the day's market moves while also taking a closer look at the record rally driving cybersecurity stocks higher.

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

Shares of Walmart (NYSE:WMT) are down 7% in midday trading Thursday, a striking move for a defensive mega-cap that just reported quarterly results before the open. The reaction has dragged on peers, though not uniformly. Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) is off 2%, while Target (NYSE:TGT) is actually bouncing 2% after its own sharp drop on Wednesday. ... Walmart Is Getting Slammed Today. Should You Sell WMT Stock Along With Target and Costco?

Walmart plunges after warning signs of weaker shoppers hit Wall Street sentiment

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

The retailer topped U.S. sales expectations, but higher fuel costs raised margin concerns.

Walmart’s sophisticated supply chain system is allowing it to speed up delivery speeds to customers who order online. The extra convenience was a key factor in the company’s 26% gain in e-commerce sales during the first quarter. The post Walmart credits fast delivery, third-party marketplace for revenue gains appeared first on FreightWaves.

US equity markets edged higher intraday and oil prices declined as traders tracked the latest on the

Price cuts to be the highest in years to tackle Walmart and Costco.

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.

Kroger is great, but Costco is better.

Kroger cuts prices -- and investors cut the price of Kroger stock.

The value-over-growth rotation that strategists had been calling for since the start of the year is finally showing up in fund returns. Through mid-May, large-cap value indexes are running ahead of several large-cap growth peers for the first sustained stretch in years, and the three cleanest vehicles for capturing it are Vanguard S&P 500 Value ... Three S&P 500 Value ETFs Beating Some Growth Rivals in 2026 and Most Investors Are Still Looking the Other Way

Greg Foran, who took over in February, says Kroger will reduce prices across thousands of products to claw back market share

All three major US stock indexes were down and oil prices were up after Iran's supreme leader issued