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E-Commerce News 29 December 2025 - 13 January 2026

Walmart stock rises as Nasdaq-100 countdown meets Google Gemini shopping plan and Wing drones

Walmart stock rises as Nasdaq-100 countdown meets Google Gemini shopping plan and Wing drones

Walmart shares rose 1.3% to $119.54 Tuesday as traders positioned ahead of its Jan. 20 entry into the Nasdaq-100, replacing AstraZeneca. The company announced a Google Gemini shopping partnership and an expanded drone delivery program with Wing. John Furner will become CEO on Feb. 1, succeeding Doug McMillon. Houston drone deliveries begin Jan. 15.
13 January 2026
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Google’s Gemini gets Walmart checkout as Alphabet stock rises in AI shopping push

Google’s Gemini gets Walmart checkout as Alphabet stock rises in AI shopping push

Alphabet shares rose about 1% and Walmart gained about 3% in premarket trading after announcing shoppers can buy Walmart and Sam’s Club items inside Google’s Gemini app. Google is launching the Universal Commerce Protocol to connect retailers to AI-powered checkout. The rollout begins in the U.S., with international expansion planned. Retailers will remain the seller of record for purchases made through the platform.
13 January 2026
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Google Gemini adds Walmart checkout: Alphabet’s new AI shopping push puts GOOGL stock in focus

Google Gemini adds Walmart checkout: Alphabet’s new AI shopping push puts GOOGL stock in focus

Walmart shoppers can now find and buy products directly through Google’s Gemini assistant, following a new integration announced Monday. Google also launched an open Universal Commerce Protocol to link AI agents with retailer checkout systems. Walmart shares rose about 2% in early trading, while Alphabet slipped 0.4%. Shopify said its merchants will soon sell through Google’s AI platforms as the rollout expands.
12 January 2026
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Walmart stock jumps on Google Gemini shopping plan, Wing drones and Nasdaq-100 spotlight

Walmart stock jumps on Google Gemini shopping plan, Wing drones and Nasdaq-100 spotlight

Walmart shares rose 3.4% to $118.47 after announcing a partnership with Google’s Gemini chatbot and confirming its upcoming Nasdaq-100 debut. Google said its new AI shopping protocol will launch with Walmart and other major retailers. Nasdaq will add Walmart to the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, replacing AstraZeneca. Alphabet, Amazon, Target, and Costco also posted small gains in morning trading.
12 January 2026
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Google’s new Gemini “buy button” aims to keep shoppers — and retailers — inside its AI

Google’s new Gemini “buy button” aims to keep shoppers — and retailers — inside its AI

Alphabet shares rose about 1% premarket after Google launched new AI shopping tools and the Universal Commerce Protocol, partnering with Walmart, Shopify, and others. The protocol enables direct checkout in Search and Gemini, with retailers keeping transaction control. Walmart will let shoppers add products to carts via Gemini conversations. The rollout follows similar AI shopping moves by Amazon and OpenAI.
12 January 2026
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Shopify stock: What to watch Monday after Google Gemini AI checkout protocol debut

Shopify stock: What to watch Monday after Google Gemini AI checkout protocol debut

Shopify and Google announced a Universal Commerce Protocol to let AI assistants complete online purchases, with Google Pay and PayPal integration planned. Shopify shares closed Friday at $164.48 on Nasdaq, down 2.26%. Microsoft also launched an updated Copilot checkout. The new tools debuted as the National Retail Federation’s annual convention opened in New York.
12 January 2026
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Shopify stock set for Monday test after Google AI shopping protocol reveal

Shopify stock set for Monday test after Google AI shopping protocol reveal

Shopify and Google announced a new “Universal Commerce Protocol” on Sunday, enabling AI agents to complete purchases inside chat tools like Google Search’s AI Mode and Gemini. Shopify shares closed down 2.26% at $164.48 on Friday, despite the S&P 500 hitting a record high. Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the protocol is open and backed by major retailers. Traders await Monday’s open and U.S. inflation data on Tuesday.
11 January 2026
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Microsoft stock has a new AI-commerce catalyst as Copilot Checkout rolls out with PayPal

Microsoft stock has a new AI-commerce catalyst as Copilot Checkout rolls out with PayPal

Microsoft shares rose 0.2% to $479.28 Friday after the company launched Copilot Checkout and new “agentic AI” tools for retailers. PayPal will handle payments for the new platform. The S&P 500 closed at a record high, up 0.6%. U.S. CPI data is due Jan. 13, with Microsoft’s Q2 earnings set for Jan. 28.
10 January 2026
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Amazon stock edges up after-hours as Amazon Pharmacy adds Novo’s Wegovy pill

Amazon stock edges up after-hours as Amazon Pharmacy adds Novo’s Wegovy pill

Amazon shares rose 0.4% after hours to $247.33 following news that Amazon Pharmacy will offer Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy weight-loss pill at $25 per month for insured customers and $149 for cash-pay. The pill, approved by the FDA in December, will be shipped to all 50 states. Investors await Amazon’s Q4 results on Feb. 5 and a key EU digital proposal on Jan. 20.
9 January 2026
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Broadcom stock today: AVGO in focus after bond pricing details land and Wi‑Fi 8 chips debut

Broadcom stock today: AVGO in focus after bond pricing details land and Wi‑Fi 8 chips debut

Broadcom shares rose 0.1% to $343.77 after it filed details of a $4.5 billion senior notes offering, with settlement expected January 13. At CES, Broadcom launched a Wi‑Fi 8 platform built on its BCM4918 chip, though the standard is not due for finalization until 2028. Investors remain focused on how Broadcom’s AI-related sales mix will affect margins ahead of fiscal Q1 results on February 1.
7 January 2026
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MercadoLibre stock extends surge as Venezuela headlines keep MELI in play

MercadoLibre stock extends surge as Venezuela headlines keep MELI in play

MercadoLibre shares rose 3.3% to $2,219.87 Tuesday, building on Monday’s 8.8% surge as traders cited Venezuela-driven “risk-on” flows. The stock traded within a $2,138–$2,240 range and remains about 16% below its 52-week high. Investors are watching for U.S. signals on Venezuela and MercadoLibre’s late-February earnings. Venezuela-linked assets and bonds stayed volatile amid hopes for political change.
6 January 2026
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Society Pass stock surges as SOPA prices $3 million offering after TikTok Shop live-commerce launch

Society Pass stock surges as SOPA prices $3 million offering after TikTok Shop live-commerce launch

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 00:52 ET — Market closed. Society Pass Incorporated shares ended sharply higher in the latest U.S. session after the company rolled out a live-commerce advertising platform tied to TikTok Shop in Thailand and then priced a small equity raise overnight. MarketScreener+2GlobeNewswire+2 The twin announcements matter now because they combine a growth pitch with fresh dilution risk. The new platform gives traders a headline tied to a hot theme — livestream shopping — while the offering sets a near-term reference point for where new stock is being sold. GlobeNewswire+1 In plain terms, a public offering increases
30 December 2025
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Society Pass (SOPA) stock jumps 61% after TikTok Shop live-commerce launch in Thailand

Society Pass (SOPA) stock jumps 61% after TikTok Shop live-commerce launch in Thailand

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 21:44 ET — Market closed. Society Pass Incorporated shares jumped 60.99% on Monday to close at $2.93, after the company said it launched a live-commerce platform on TikTok Shop in Thailand. The stock traded between $2.21 and $3.46, with about 153 million shares changing hands. FinancialContent+1 The rally puts a spotlight back on a thinly followed, small-cap name that has seen outsized swings in recent sessions, where newsflow can quickly translate into momentum trading. Volume was far above typical levels for the stock, a sign that the move drew in short-term traders as well as
30 December 2025
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Society Pass (SOPA) stock surges as TikTok Shop live-commerce launch sparks frenzy

Society Pass (SOPA) stock surges as TikTok Shop live-commerce launch sparks frenzy

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 15:47 ET — Regular session Society Pass Incorporated shares jumped on Monday after the company said it launched a new live-commerce platform on TikTok Shop in Thailand. The stock was last up about 66% at $3.03 in afternoon trading. GlobeNewswire The rally lands as investors keep a close eye on Southeast Asia’s fast-growing “social commerce” market — shopping that happens inside social media apps. Society Pass said Bain & Company projects a $90 billion social commerce market in the region. GlobeNewswire For Society Pass, the launch is an attempt to turn a creator-led marketing business
29 December 2025
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Amazon slips as Italy drone-delivery pullback lands in year-end tech cool-off

Amazon slips as Italy drone-delivery pullback lands in year-end tech cool-off

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 09:56 ET — Regular session Amazon.com shares were down about 0.3% at $231.91 in morning trading on Monday after the company said it would stop pursuing commercial drone deliveries in Italy. Reuters The move matters because Amazon’s drone effort is aimed at speeding up the “last mile” — the final leg of delivery to a customer’s door — and cutting logistics costs over time. A retreat from Italy underscores how regulatory hurdles can slow that rollout. Reuters It also comes as big technology stocks, which helped power the market’s 2025 advance, gave back ground at
29 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Real estate stocks rise as rate-cut bets return; XLRE ends at $41.99 ahead of payrolls and CPI

Real estate stocks rise as rate-cut bets return; XLRE ends at $41.99 ahead of payrolls and CPI

7 February 2026
U.S. real estate stocks rose Friday, with XLRE up 1.8% to $41.99 and VNQ and IYR each gaining 1.6%. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time as the 10-year Treasury yield ended at 4.206%. Bank of America downgraded Public Storage and Extra Space Storage, citing weak housing turnover and high borrowing costs. The delayed January jobs report is set for Feb. 11, with CPI due Feb. 13.
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