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"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)

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

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

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

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

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) 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

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

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

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

A look back at the performance of Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) stock in the 21st century reveals some interesting trends. From 2000 to 2016, Walmart's stock rose in value by roughly 0%. That's a terrible

A look back at the performance of Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) stock in the 21st century reveals some interesting trends. From 2000 to 2016, Walmart's stock rose in value by roughly 0%. That's a terrible

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is one of the bellwethers of the global retail sector. It operates over 10,500 stores and numerous e-commerce sites across 19 countries, and that scale helped it survive the

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is one of the bellwethers of the global retail sector. It operates over 10,500 stores and numerous e-commerce sites across 19 countries, and that scale helped it survive the

Shares of Kroger (NYSE: KR) popped 9.9% on Thursday after the grocery store chain announced strong fourth-quarter 2023 results and better-than-expected forward guidance.

For its fourth quarter of

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Kroger (NYSE: KR)Q4 2023 Earnings CallMar 07, 2024, 10:00 a.m. ET

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