Munich - Delayed Quote • EUR Walmart Inc (WMTD.MU) Follow Compare 27.20 0.00 (0.00%) As of 8:00:32 AM GMT+1. Market Open. All News Press Releases SEC Filings All SEC Filings Corporate Changes & Voting Matters Periodic Financial Reports Proxy Statements Tender Offer/Acquisition Reports Offering Registrations Count on Dividend King Pepsi (PEP) for Stability in a Volatile Market The stock market has been volatile to kick off 2025, with many top tech stocks well off their highs as some investors question their lofty valuations and an uncertain economic environment. However, even in an uncertain market, there are still many things investors can rely on, like beverage and snack company Pepsi (PEP) and its steady dividend growth. I’m bullish on Pepsi stock based on its attractive dividend yield, its long and proud history of consistently growing its dividend for many decade FTC Sues PepsiCo, Alleging It Gave Walmart Unfair Pricing Advantage The Federal Trade Commission on Friday sued PepsiCo in a last-minute blitz of lawsuits before the end of the Biden administration, alleging that the beverage giant forced many consumers to pay higher prices by giving Walmart unfair pricing advantages. The FTC, whose legal filing was sealed, said PepsiCo provided promotional pricing deals to a single “big-box” customer. Walmart was the recipient of those incentives, according to people familiar with the matter. Left-Wing Cancel Culture Gets Canceled The election of Donald Trump expressed widespread frustration with the censorious methods of progressives. But conservatives have a cancellation problem too. Walmart Unveils New 350-Acre Campus in Bentonville BENTONVILLE, Ark., January 17, 2025--Today, Walmart unveiled its New Home Office campus in Northwest Arkansas, a 350-acre sustainably designed workplace to serve as the heartbeat of the world's largest company. This campus establishes a new standard for corporate headquarters that prioritizes worker well-being, environmental stewardship, and public accessibility. Symbotic inks deal to acquire Walmart's robotics arm. Stock jumps. AI-powered warehouse operator Symbotic (SYM) is set to acquire Walmart's (WMT) robotics business in a deal valued at over $500 million. Julie Hyman and Josh Lipton expand more upon the details of this deal and the value this poses for Symbotic as its stock climbs nearly 20% on the news. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime here. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan. Target announces better-than-expected holiday sales, but investors wary of no profit update Target is the latest retailer to share key insight into a strong holiday shopping season. One of America’s Priciest Home Listings Hits the Market for $285 Million The planned Florida spec mansion would break the country’s home sale record if it fetched that asking price. Symbotic to Buy Walmart’s Advanced Systems and Robotics Unit, Signs Commercial Agreement Technology company Symbotic has struck a deal to expand its partnership with Walmart, taking on a $520 million program to develop an automated delivery platform for Walmart stores while also agreeing to buy the retail giant’s advanced systems and robotics business. Symbotic to Acquire Walmart’s Advanced Systems and Robotics Business and Sign Related Commercial Agreement Walmart has selected Symbotic to develop, build and deploy an advanced solution that automates its Accelerated Pickup and Delivery centers (“APDs”), with an initial order covering hundreds of stores.Acquisition adds new product category for Symbotic to address opportunity for automated fulfillment of customer orders at the local and store level, supporting the growth of eCommerce. Agreement could add more than $5 billion to Symbotic’s future backlog. WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSW Why Costco Isn’t Joining the Backlash Against DEI The retail giant is swatting back at a conservative activist group, buoyed by loyal customers and staff. The Most Expensive Penthouse in Los Angeles Sells for $39.2 Million The buyer, a former nail-polish executive, went into contract on the full-floor apartment in mid-December. When a Big House Requires an Even Bigger Renovation One couple spent over two years and more than twice what they had paid for their Long Island home. “It was a full interior and exterior gut.” Why America’s Biggest Retailers Are Racing to Expand Their Store Brands As price-conscious customers spend more on store brands, retailers are investing in new, higher quality private labels. WSJ’s Sarah Nassauer visits Walmart and Target to see how they are betting big on making more of their own products. Cold-Storage Operator Lineage Is Cutting Staff The world’s largest refrigerated-warehousing provider is reducing head count six months after an initial public offering that raised $4.4 billion. Walmart refreshes branding and updates its logo Walmart (WMT) introduces new branding, which the retailer describes as an "updated look and feel." Catalysts Co-Host Seana Smith joins Wealth Host Brad Smith to take a look at the new logo and examine the cost associated with changing the branding. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Naomi Buchanan. This earnings season will show the 'haves' and the 'have-nots' With Big Bank earnings around the corner, Rational Dynamic Brands Fund portfolio manager Eric Clark joins Morning Brief with Seana Smith and Brad Smith to discuss his expectations for earnings season. "I think the banks will be fine. Goldman [Sachs] (GS) should probably paint a pretty good picture," Clark says, noting, "We're more focused on the asset managers. There's a big trend in wealth management with money migrating from public equities and public fixed income over to privates." "Those asset managers have had pretty decent pullbacks here, making some pretty attractive entry points as we head into earnings," he adds. Blackstone (BX) is the first asset manager to report on January 30. The portfolio manager says this earnings season will be put the "haves and the have-nots" categories on display, adding, "I think it's going to be a bifurcated market with earnings because expectations are a little high going into the year." Editor's note: Clark mentions Apollo Global Management, which is the majority owner of Yahoo, Yahoo Finance's parent company. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. This post was written by Naomi Buchanan. The Hottest Ticket Across Corporate America: Trump’s Inauguration Eight years ago, Donald Trump’s inauguration smashed fundraising records and drew in high-dollar donors across the corporate spectrum. Corporate interest in Donald Trump’s inauguration has grown so intense in recent weeks that allies of the president-elect have been soliciting $10 million to $15 million donations to spread across various Trump groups, according to people familiar with the fundraising. The official inauguration festivities have been at capacity since early January, according to people familiar with the planning. Dow Jones Retail Giant Walmart, Meta Stock In Or Near Buy Zones Dow Jones discount retail giant Walmart, along with Meta stock, are in or near buy zones on the stock market today. Walmart Introduces Updated Look and Feel: A Testament to Heritage and Innovation BENTONVILLE, Ark., January 13, 2025--Walmart is excited to announce a comprehensive brand refresh that reflects its evolution as a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer. From its humble beginnings in Bentonville, Arkansas, in 1951, Walmart has grown into a global leader dedicated to helping people save money and live better. Is Amazon Stock A Buy As 2025 Opens With 'Tricky Path' For Tech Stocks? Amazon stock had a strong 2024 and has analysts bullish for 2025. But Amazon is among AI stocks facing a "tricky path" overall. Performance Overview Trailing total returns as of 1/22/2025, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 Return WMTD.MU S&P 500 YTD +0.74% +2.41% 1-Year +71.99% +24.99% 3-Year +104.51% +37.55%