Better Buy: Amazon.com vs. Walmart

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT) are two of the largest retailers in the world. Amazon operates its marketplace in dozens of countries, and its top markets include the U.S., Germany, the UK, and Japan.

Walmart operates 56 different banners across 27 countries. Its top market is the U.S., but it also owns the Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart and a major stake in JD.com, China's biggest direct retailer.

Ten years ago, Amazon seemed destined to disrupt Walmart's core business. Amazon offered lower prices, and it turned Walmart's stores into showrooms for online purchases.

Continue reading

Source Fool.com