Walmart’s AI Shopping Shockwave: Stock Spikes 2% as ChatGPT Checkout Debuts and Tariff Storm Looms
Walmart shares rose 2% on Oct. 14 after announcing a partnership with OpenAI to let customers shop via ChatGPT and use an “Instant Checkout” feature. The deal drew praise from OpenAI’s Sam Altman and signals a push toward AI-driven commerce. Analysts rate Walmart a strong buy, with targets around $112–115. New U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports may add cost pressures, with executives warning of rising prices.