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Walmart (NYSE: WMT) could be the stock you never knew you needed in your portfolio. Sure, the retailing giant has a reputation for being unexciting. It competes in a mature industry that's

Most investors are probably familiar with Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST). With fiscal 2023 net sales of $238 billion, it's the world's third-biggest retailer, behind only Walmart and Amazon. It's a

If you're a deep-value investor, there are a couple of beaten-down stocks you'll want to pay close attention to now. These aren't the safest stocks to be holding, as there's a bit of uncertainty

Big-box retailer Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is worth close to a $500 billion valuation right now. It's one of the most valuable companies in the world, and it's still eyeing a lot more growth in the

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT) are the two biggest U.S. companies by sales. They have a lot in common, and a lot that sets them apart. They've both split their shares over the past

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) might not be the first stock you think of when considering what companies turned their shareholders into millionaires. But that's precisely what it has done.

In the last 30

For years, Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT) were very different companies. Both were involved in commerce, but Shopify was completely focused on e-commerce, while Walmart's business was

Realty Income (NYSE: O) is often considered a stable long-term investment for conservative income investors. It's one of the world's largest real estate investment trusts (REITs), and its tenants

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) started with one discount store and grew into the world's largest retailer. While that's impressive, investors can't rely on past history to gauge future returns. After all

Retailers Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) are two of the world's largest companies. They've also been remarkably successful investments. Over their lifetimes, they've each

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) investors aren't used to being disappointed. The warehouse retailer's stock has trounced the S&P 500 over the last five years even while the company sent billions to its

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is doing well in the current volatile selling environment. The retailing giant recently announced surprisingly strong sales trends through the start of 2024, even as consumers

Investors have good reasons to like Walmart (NYSE: WMT). First and foremost, it's the biggest retailer in the world with nearly $650 billion in trailing-12-month revenue. Its more than 10,600 stores

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) initially built its success on revolutionizing small-town retailing and its IT-driven supply chain. However, as its initial strategy ran its course, it became better known for

Stock split fever is gripping the market again. Several high-profile companies have split their shares over the past few years, and after a short lull, stock splits are back in fashion. Walmart

"Great ideas come from everywhere if you just listen and look for them."

-- Sam Walton, founder of Walmart

One of the things I love about consumer stocks is that -- as a consumer -- I have firsthand

Between them, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT) have nearly 120 years of consistent annual dividend increases under their belts. Those streaks (50 for Walmart and 67 for P&G)

What's the fuel driving the current bull market? One answer stands out as arguably the best: artificial intelligence (AI). Without the ongoing surge in AI adoption, the stock market almost certainly

If the idea of owning a stake in retailer Walmart (NYSE: WMT) doesn't excite you, that's understandable. It's far from being a growth name. And priced at 26 times this fiscal year's expected

Every investment contains an element of risk. Yet although there aren't any sure things in the stock market, the following businesses offer their shareholders a high probability of success in the

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has made many of its shareholders millionaires in the several decades since it began selling books through its online marketplace. The tech giant has expanded to over $250

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) stock is on a roll, up 16% so far in 2024, outpacing the 8% rally in the S&P 500. Those returns also surpass the year-to-date gains of retailing peers like Costco Wholesale and

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Costco (NASDAQ: COST) have certain attributes in common. Both retailers have achieved great success through giving shoppers low prices. And they've rewarded shareholders

It doesn't take a huge sum of money to get started in the stock market. Many investors even like to build up their positions over time -- for example, by buying in thirds. That way you can spread

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) surprised investors earlier this year when the retail giant announced a 3-for-1 stock split, its first split in more than 20 years.

The news was unexpected. It's been a long time