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Walmart announces nationwide product recall after 1 injury reported

Walmart has announced a nationwide recall of 1.77 million attic stairway ladders sold on its website and at other major retailers. The recall, initiated by Louisville Ladder Inc., is due to spreader bolts breaking during use, which has caused a fall hazard and resulted …

How Much Walmart’s 90-Day Slide Hit Top Consumer Staples ETFs

Walmart's stock has fallen 14% over the past 90 days due to tariff headwinds and reiterated guidance, but it remains up 9% over the last year. Despite Walmart's significant weight in consumer staples ETFs like FSTA, XLP, and VDC, these funds have maintained positive …

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Has $456.83 Million Stock Holdings in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. significantly increased its stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 207.2% in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to $456.83 million. Walmart now constitutes 0.6% of Assenagon's portfolio, making it their 25th largest holding. Other major institutional investors also adjusted …

Walmart sued over alleged voiceprint collection from customer calls

Walmart is facing a proposed class action lawsuit in Illinois, accusing the retailer of secretly creating biometric voiceprints from customer phone calls without obtaining the consent required by the state's Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The lawsuit alleges that Walmart uses AI to extract …

Walmart Tests Fulfillment Cart Changes After Child Hit in Store

Walmart is implementing new safety measures for its in-store fulfillment carts after a child was hit by one. The company is testing guidance that includes shipping new wheels to stores and advising staff to pull carts instead of pushing them to improve visibility and …

Walmart Earnings: Bull Put Spread Trade

This article suggests a bull put spread trade for Walmart (WMT) stock ahead of its earnings announcement on August 20th, due to high implied volatility. The strategy involves selling a $107-strike put and buying a $104-strike put, offering a potential 20.97% return with capped …

Walmart Stock And 2 Consumer Staples Picks For Rising Food And Fuel Costs

This article analyzes three consumer staples stocks—Lamb Weston Holdings (LW), Walmart (WMT), and Utz Brands (UTZ)—in the context of rising food and fuel costs. It explores how these companies are positioned to either benefit from or be pressured by inflation, considering their operational strengths, …

NewEdge Advisors LLC Has $357.81 Million Stake in Walmart Inc. $WMT

NewEdge Advisors LLC has reported a $357.81 million stake in Walmart Inc., despite reducing its holdings by 2.0% in the first quarter. Walmart continues to be a significant part of the firm's portfolio, with other institutional investors also adjusting their positions. The article details …

CoreCap Advisors LLC Boosts Stock Position in Walmart Inc. $WMT

CoreCap Advisors LLC significantly increased its stake in Walmart Inc. (WMT) by 38.5% in the second quarter, now owning 67,574 shares valued at $7.65 million. This comes as Walmart reported a 7.4% year-over-year revenue growth and met earnings expectations. Despite a "Moderate Buy" consensus …

Pattern Group Inc (PTRN) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and NRR Fuel Raised ...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Revenue: $877 million, up 47% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA: $54 million, up 54% year-over-year. Net Revenue Retention (NRR): Record 129%, up from 127% in Q1 and 118% a year ago. International Revenue: $110 million, up 87% year-over-year, first quarter …

Walmart Faces Higher Fuel Costs: Will Margins Stay Under Pressure?

Walmart Inc. WMT entered fiscal 2027 with solid sales growth, but higher fuel costs created a meaningful drag on operating income in the first quarter. The company absorbed approximately $175 million of higher-than-planned fuel costs across its global distribution and fulfillment operations. This pressure …

Walmart seen delivering steady second quarter as UBS backs long-term earnings story

UBS analysts believe Walmart's upcoming Q2 earnings report could be a positive catalyst, despite expectations for slower comparable sales growth. They argue that the market is overly focused on short-term metrics rather than Walmart's long-term earnings potential, which is supported by productivity initiatives, supply …

4 men charged with human trafficking, organized thefts from Kansas Walmart stores

Four men from Detroit, Michigan, have been charged with aggravated human trafficking, contributing to a child's misconduct, and organized retail crime in Kansas. The charges stem from an investigation by the Winfield Police Department, which found two out-of-state juvenile girls and thousands of dollars …

Jumex Enters the Protein Category with 30g of Protein, Rooted in Authentic Mexican Heritage and Innovative Mexican-Inspired Flavors.

New ready-to-drink protein shake launches in 2,942 Walmart® stores nationwide, bringing Jumex's flavor heritage to the lifestyle nutrition category STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jumex®, the iconic brand known for bringing bold, authentic fruit flavors to millions of households, today announced the …

LuminArx Capital Management and Bridge Announce Partnership to Provide $500 Million in Financing for Suppliers of America's Largest Retailers

Pairs LuminArx's capital with Bridge's AI-driven underwriting to finance production for CPG brands and retail suppliers filling purchase orders for major retailers Partnership designed to offer suppliers fast, transparent production capital to fund orders for major retailers including Walmart, Sam's Club and Best Buy …

Walmart (WMT) Faces An Oppenheimer Downgrade, Is A 28% Undervalued View Still Credible?

Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Walmart (WMT) is back in focus after Oppenheimer shifted its rating to Perform from Outperform ahead of the August 20 earnings release, citing …

Walmart Inc. completed the acquisition of Vibe Advertising Inc.

Walmart Inc. has officially completed its acquisition of Vibe Advertising Inc. on August 4, 2026, a deal initially agreed upon for an estimated $1.4 billion. Following the acquisition, Vibe.co's CEO Arthur Querou, CTO Franck Tetzlaff, and their team will join Walmart Connect to ensure …

Nut Butter Sold At Walmart Stores In 19 States Recalled Over Salmonella Risk

Jars of Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter sold exclusively at Walmart stores in 19 states have been recalled due to Salmonella contamination. The voluntary recall was initiated by Botticelli Foods after routine testing found the bacteria in some jars. Consumers are advised not to eat …

Laird Superfood® Expands at Walmart with Coffee and Creamer

Laird Superfood Launches Perform and Focus Coffee + Protein Creamer at Walmart Stores Across the Country BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Laird Superfood, Inc. (NYSE American: LSF), a leader in functional coffee, creamers, and superfood products made with simple, minimally processed ingredients, …

Walmart Outperformance Case in Short Term Seen Less Compelling, Oppenheimer Says in Downgrade

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Walmart's Q2 Growth Could Slow Down due to Function of mix, Comparisons, UBS Says

Walmart's (WMT) Q2 growth could slow down, but it would be mostly due to a function of mix and compa PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium …

Walmart Less Likely to Outperform Shorter Term, Oppenheimer Says

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Walmart completes its acquisition of TV advertising company Vibe.co

Walmart announced on Tuesday that it has completed its acquisition of self-service streaming TV advertising platform Vibe.co. The acquisition, which was first announced in June, brings Vibe.co into Walmart Connect, the retailer's connected TV advertising platform. The Wall Street Journal previously reported that Walmart …

Walmart may owe you money, here's how to get it

Walmart and Sam's Club have settled a lawsuit alleging they illegally shared customer data with third-party advertisers. As a result, Walmart will pay nearly $909,000, with $388,815 allocated to a restitution fund for eligible customers whose data was collected between January 1, 2020, and …

Done Deal: Walmart closes $1.4 billion acquisition of Vibe.co

Walmart has finalized its acquisition of Vibe.co, a self-service streaming TV advertising platform, for an estimated $1.4 billion. This move enhances Walmart Connect's capabilities in connected TV advertising, aiming to make streaming ad solutions more accessible for businesses, including small-to-mid-sized businesses and Walmart's marketplace …

Walmart slips after Oppenheimer warns on near-term setup (WMT:NASDAQ)

Walmart's stock opened 1.6% lower after Oppenheimer downgraded the retail giant to a Perform rating from Outperform. Analyst Rupesh Parikh warned of a difficult near-term setup, suggesting that U.S. comparable sales could fall short of expectations.

Las acciones de Walmart caen tras la rebaja de recomendación de Oppenheimer antes de sus resultados

Costco (COST) Pushes Further Into GLP 1 Weight Loss Prescriptions

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Costco Wholesale is accelerating its entry into the weight loss drug market through GLP-1 prescriptions and related healthcare services. The company is moving alongside Walmart …

Nurture Life Reinvents the Frozen Kids' Aisle With Walmart Launch

The direct-to-consumer children's food brand expands into more than 700 Walmart stores, bringing chef-crafted, nutritionally balanced Kids Meals to redefine the frozen kids' aisle for today's families. CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nurture Life, the direct-to-consumer brand for nutritious, chef-crafted kids meals, today …

Invesco and DSV's have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 4, 2026 – Zacks Equity Research shares Invesco IVZ as the Bull of the Day and DSV's DSDVY as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Costco Wholesale Corp. COST, Walmart …

Walmart dips after Oppenheimer downgrades shares on difficult short-term setup

Investing.com -- Oppenheimer on Tuesday downgraded Walmart shares to Perform from Outperform on Monday and removed its $140 price target, citing a less compelling near-term case for the stock ahead of the retailer's August 20 earnings report. The stock fell 1.4% in U.S. premarket …

Four Nurture Life kids meals bring a full serving of vegetables to Walmart

Nurture Life, a direct-to-consumer children's food brand, is expanding its frozen Kids Meals line into over 700 Walmart stores, marking its largest retail expansion. This launch, beginning in late July 2026, will introduce four chef-crafted, nutritionally balanced meals for children aged 10 months to …

Recall Alert Issued for Nut Butter Sold at Walmart Stores in 19 States

Walmart's bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter is being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination, as identified during a routine inspection by the Florida

Weekly Recap: FTC urges Walmart Inc. to curb false 'Made in USA' claims and Sparky bot inconsistency

The FTC has urged Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) to address false "Made in USA" claims by third-party sellers, citing scrutiny of its policies. This comes after tests of Walmart's Sparky shopping bot revealed inconsistencies in handling these claims, exposing potential verification gaps. The bot either …

India paves way for return of merchant fees on digital payments

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, Aug 4 (Reuters) - India has moved a step closer to reintroducing merchant fees on transactions made through its popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) after proposed changes to the ‌country's payments laws were introduced in parliament on Tuesday. UPI, one of the …

WALMART INC : OPPENHEIMER CUTS TO PERFORM FROM OUTPERFORM

Oppenheimer has downgraded its rating for Walmart Inc. (WMT.O) to "Perform" from its previous "Outperform" rating. This news was reported by Reuters. The article itself is brief, simply stating the change in analyst rating.