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Walmart stock price jumps after hours as money rotates to “defensive” names ahead of earnings (WMT)

Walmart stock price jumps after hours as money rotates to “defensive” names ahead of earnings (WMT)

Walmart shares jumped 3.3% to $131.18 in after-hours trading Friday as investors rotated out of tech and into defensive stocks, according to Goldman Sachs. The move comes ahead of Walmart’s fiscal Q4 earnings report set for Feb. 19. About 26.6 million shares changed hands during the session.
7 February 2026
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Walmart stock price rises as investors rotate to “defensive” plays amid Big Tech jitters

Walmart stock price rises as investors rotate to “defensive” plays amid Big Tech jitters

Walmart shares rose 2.3% to $129.92 Friday morning as investors moved out of tech stocks after Amazon fell 8% on a $200 billion capital spending plan. The retailer briefly crossed a $1 trillion market cap earlier in the week. Executive Vice President Donna Morris sold 76,181 shares at $123.79 on Feb. 3 under a preset plan. Walmart reports earnings Feb. 19.
6 February 2026
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Walmart pharmacy technician pay push shows up on job boards as new team-lead roles roll out

Walmart pharmacy technician pay push shows up on job boards as new team-lead roles roll out

Walmart posted new pharmacy job listings Thursday, showing pay for team leads in Norman, Oklahoma, at $21–$34 an hour and certified technicians in Vernal, Utah, at $21–$26. The company recently upgraded 3,000 positions to team lead roles, with average pay around $28 and some reaching $42. Salary ranges vary by location and certification. The updates come as Walmart expands pharmacy services and roles amid rising walk-in care demand.
6 February 2026
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Walmart stock price slips after $1 trillion milestone as traders eye Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock price slips after $1 trillion milestone as traders eye Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart shares fell 0.8% to $126.94 in after-hours trading Thursday, after reaching a $1 trillion market cap earlier this week. Investors are watching for signals on demand and margins ahead of the retailer’s earnings report. Amazon’s expansion in groceries is intensifying competition. Executive Vice President Donna Morris sold 76,181 shares on Feb. 3 at $123.79 each, according to a regulatory filing.
6 February 2026
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Walmart stock price today: WMT cools after $1 trillion moment as risk-off trade bites

Walmart stock price today: WMT cools after $1 trillion moment as risk-off trade bites

Walmart shares edged down 0.1% to $127.92 Thursday morning, days after the retailer crossed a $1 trillion market value. Investors have shifted into defensive stocks like Walmart as tech shares slide and hedge funds face losses. The company recently expanded automation, AI, and partnerships with OpenAI and Google. Walmart reports fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 19.
5 February 2026
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Walmart stock holds near record after hitting $1 trillion mark — what investors watch next

Walmart stock holds near record after hitting $1 trillion mark — what investors watch next

Walmart shares rose 0.4% to $128.18 by late morning Wednesday, near record highs after the retailer surpassed a $1 trillion market cap Tuesday. Investors await Walmart’s quarterly results due Feb. 19. John Furner became president and CEO on Feb. 1. Amazon shares slipped 0.9%, while Costco and Target also gained.
4 February 2026
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Dow Jones slips 167 points on AI disruption fears; Alphabet, Amazon earnings next

Dow Jones slips 167 points on AI disruption fears; Alphabet, Amazon earnings next

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 166.67 points, or 0.34%, to 49,240.99 Tuesday as tech and software stocks dropped on AI disruption fears. IBM and Salesforce weighed heavily, while Walmart rose 3% to surpass a $1 trillion market cap. The S&P 500 lost 0.84% and the Nasdaq slid 1.43%. Earnings from Alphabet and Amazon are due next.
3 February 2026
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AI disruption fear drags Nasdaq lower as Alphabet, Amazon earnings loom

AI disruption fear drags Nasdaq lower as Alphabet, Amazon earnings loom

U.S. stocks dropped Tuesday, with the S&P 500 down 1.46% and the Nasdaq off 2.17% as investors worried AI could pressure software makers’ margins. PayPal plunged 19% after a CEO change and weak outlook, while Walmart reached a $1 trillion market value. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.287%. The House narrowly passed a bill to end the government shutdown.
3 February 2026
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TJX stock rises as Wall Street tumbles on AI disruption fears — what investors watch next

TJX stock rises as Wall Street tumbles on AI disruption fears — what investors watch next

TJX shares rose about 1.5% to $152.36 Tuesday afternoon, bucking a broad market decline as tech stocks fell on renewed AI concerns. Value-focused retailers outperformed, with Walmart up 2.2% and Ross and Burlington each gaining around 1%. Traders are watching for TJX’s quarterly update later this month. Key labor data releases remain delayed due to a partial U.S. government shutdown.
3 February 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as software rout deepens; Palantir jumps and Walmart hits $1 trillion

S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as software rout deepens; Palantir jumps and Walmart hits $1 trillion

The S&P 500 fell 0.45% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.02% Tuesday as software stocks slid, while the Dow edged up 0.08%. Palantir shares rose after reporting U.S. government revenue up 66% in Q4. Walmart’s market value topped $1 trillion for the first time. The U.S. Labor Department delayed key jobs data due to a partial government shutdown.
3 February 2026
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Stock market today: Nasdaq falls on artificial intelligence fears as Palantir pops and Walmart hits $1 trillion

Stock market today: Nasdaq falls on artificial intelligence fears as Palantir pops and Walmart hits $1 trillion

The S&P 500 fell 1.3% and the Nasdaq dropped nearly 2% Tuesday, erasing early gains, while the Dow slipped 0.9%. Palantir shares rose after an upbeat revenue forecast, but Microsoft and other major tech stocks declined. A partial U.S. government shutdown delayed key economic reports. Investors await Alphabet and Amazon earnings later this week.
3 February 2026
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Walmart stock cracks the $1 trillion club — what Wall Street watches next for WMT

Walmart stock cracks the $1 trillion club — what Wall Street watches next for WMT

Walmart shares rose 1.7% to $126.21 Tuesday, sending its market value above $1 trillion for the first time. CFO John D. Rainey filed to sell 40,000 shares, worth about $4.77 million, under a prearranged plan. The company’s next earnings report is set for Feb. 19, with investors watching for signs of sustained online growth and margin pressures. A partial U.S. government shutdown has delayed key economic data.
3 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

7 February 2026
BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
SSE share price near 2,510p as BoE rate-cut bets return; UK GDP and SSE updates ahead

SSE share price near 2,510p as BoE rate-cut bets return; UK GDP and SSE updates ahead

7 February 2026
SSE shares closed Friday at 2,510p, up 1.2%, with about 6.6 million shares traded. The company’s transmission arm secured over £6.9 million in Ofgem innovation funding for four projects. Investors adjusted UK rate-cut bets after a split Bank of England decision. SSE maintained 2025/26 earnings guidance and reported a 7% rise in renewables output.
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