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U.S. retail is a multitrillion-dollar industry and a pillar of America's economy. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Walmart (NYSE: WMT), and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) are industry titans and world-class

The first half of the year brought the market many stock split announcements across industries, from technology giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) to consumer stock Walmart. These companies launched splits

With the spotlight on artificial intelligence (AI) and megacap growth stocks, it's easy to overlook the impressive run-up in stable stalwarts like Walmart (NYSE: WMT). Soaring just shy of 30% year

Only six months into 2024, investors have gotten a front row seat to a number of stock splits. Walmart completed a split earlier this year, while Chipotle shareholders recently approved a 50-for-1

It can be interesting to play what-if games with the stock market. We all probably know that the answer to "What if I'd bought $10,000 of stock in Apple 10 years ago?" will be a huge sum. Indeed

The stock-split scene was quiet for a while before Nvidia and Walmart announced splits earlier this year, followed by Chipotle Mexican Grill's mega 50-for-1 split announcement.

There have been a few

Real estate investment trusts (REIT) are some of the best dividend stocks on the market. They typically pay a reliable, high-yielding, and growing dividend, checking off the list of what's important

So you're looking to collect $1,000 in dividend income from Walmart (NYSE: WMT). That's great -- dividend income is especially sweet because you don't have to do much to get it -- just own the

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has been ringing up the register for investors with shares returning 29% thus far in 2024. The first-quarter results from the world's largest retailer were highlighted by solid

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Jim Walton is the largest shareholder of Walmart (NYSE: WMT). According to the company's latest proxy statement, the third child of company co-founder Sam Walton currently owns 31,521,372 shares

Shares in Costco (NASDAQ: COST) have risen 229% over the past five years, delivering the kind of growth usually reserved for tech stocks. The company ranks fifth among the world's largest retailers

It's inspiring to hear Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) story. Founder Sam Walton opened the company's first discount store in Arkansas in the early 1960s. It's grown to become the world's largest retailer.

Consumer demand for basics like food and cleaning supplies is persistent, but it's not like selling these goods is a high-growth business. Indeed, retailing tends to be a slow-growth industry. Most

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has been a reliable market-beating stock for ages. The company operates under a warehouse model that breeds loyalty and sales growth, and it also pays a dividend

One of the most notable trends for investors this year is the resurgence in the popularity of stock splits. The ongoing bull market is fueling a rise in stock prices, as evidenced by stock split

If I pointed out that Walmart (NYSE: WMT) was a $650 billion retail business, no one would bat an eye -- we all know it's huge. But if I said that Walmart was a $100 billion e-commerce platform

Don't worry, everyone. Costco Wholesale's (NASDAQ: COST) new CFO has confirmed that the famous $1.50 hot dog and soda lunch combo is not going away anytime soon. The warehouse chain has kept the hot

Stock splits are back in vogue.

After several years with hardly any stock splits on the market, big companies now seem to be eager to reverse course. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), for example, just became

Retailer Walmart (NYSE: WMT), long known for its thin-margin, discount-pricing model, has celebrated a series of financially successful years as it reaps the rewards of its technology investments.

Stepping into a new stake in Walmart (NYSE: WMT) right now might be a bit uncomfortable. Shares are up nearly 30% since October's low, and higher to the tune of 65% from their mid-2022 bottom (and

Stock-split fever is running rampant.

Walmart infected some investors earlier this year with its first stock split in over 20 years, conducted in February. Chipotle Mexican Grill got temperatures

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) made waves last week when it reported better-than-expected earnings results, and the stock is up around 10%.

There is a lot to like with Walmart right now. It is favorably

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian elaborates on the latest developments at Walmart (NYSE: WMT).

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 23, 2024. The video was published on May 25

Not long ago, Walmart (NYSE: WMT), the world's largest retailer, was looking like a dinosaur.

Complaints about stockouts and unclean stores were rife, and the company was rapidly losing market share