Walmart stock price closes higher as WMT boosts pharmacy pay, with Feb. 19 earnings in focus
Walmart shares rose 1.5% to $119.14 Friday, outperforming rivals as U.S. markets fell after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed chair and inflation data shook rate forecasts. Walmart promoted 3,000 pharmacy technicians, raising average hourly pay from $22 to $28. The company’s next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 19.