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NYSE:WMT News 10 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

Walmart stock in the spotlight after CEO shake-up — what to watch for WMT next week

Walmart stock in the spotlight after CEO shake-up — what to watch for WMT next week

Walmart shares closed up 0.4% at $119.70 after the company unveiled a new leadership team ahead of John Furner’s Feb. 1 start as CEO. Seth Dallaire was named chief growth officer, David Guggina will lead Walmart U.S., and Chris Nicholas takes over Walmart International. Kathryn McLay will step down as head of Walmart International at the end of January. Investors await the February 19 results for more details on strategy.
18 January 2026
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Walmart’s CEO handover sparks sweeping exec shake-up — new bosses for U.S., International and Sam’s Club

Walmart’s CEO handover sparks sweeping exec shake-up — new bosses for U.S., International and Sam’s Club

Walmart will install John Furner as CEO on Feb. 1, replacing Doug McMillon. David Guggina will lead Walmart U.S., Chris Nicholas will head Walmart International, and Latriece Watkins will run Sam’s Club. Kathryn McLay, outgoing international chief, will depart after the transition. An SEC filing shows Furner’s pay package includes $1.5 million salary and $27 million in stock awards.
17 January 2026
Walmart (WMT) stock price nudges higher after-hours on CEO-in-waiting’s leadership shake-up

Walmart (WMT) stock price nudges higher after-hours on CEO-in-waiting’s leadership shake-up

Walmart shares rose 0.7% in after-hours trading to $119.70 after the company named new CEOs for Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam’s Club, effective Feb. 1. John Furner, incoming CEO, promoted internal candidates and expanded the growth chief’s role. The board approved higher pay and stock awards for the new leaders. Investors now await the CEO handover on Feb. 1 and the next earnings report on Feb. 19.
16 January 2026
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Walmart stock slips as CEO shake-up lands ahead of Nasdaq-100 entry

Walmart stock slips as CEO shake-up lands ahead of Nasdaq-100 entry

Walmart shares fell 0.3% to $118.82 after the company named David Guggina CEO of its U.S. business, with John Furner set to become overall CEO later this month. Chris Nicholas was appointed head of international, and Latriece Watkins will lead Sam’s Club U.S. Walmart joins the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20. Fourth-quarter earnings are scheduled for Feb. 19.
16 January 2026
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Walmart stock slips as Nasdaq-100 debut nears and Google Gemini shopping deal draws focus

Walmart stock slips as Nasdaq-100 debut nears and Google Gemini shopping deal draws focus

Walmart shares fell about 1% to $119.17 Wednesday morning, reversing earlier gains after a recent rally. The stock is set to join the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, with investors watching upcoming index rebalancing and Walmart’s Feb. 19 earnings report. Walmart also announced new AI shopping features with Google and plans to expand drone delivery to 150 stores in 2026.
14 January 2026
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Walmart stock pops after hours as Nasdaq-100 add looms and Google Gemini deal keeps traders watching

Walmart stock pops after hours as Nasdaq-100 add looms and Google Gemini deal keeps traders watching

Walmart shares rose about 2% in after-hours trading Tuesday, closing near $120.36. The company will join the Nasdaq-100 index on Jan. 20, prompting index funds to buy shares. Walmart recently expanded its partnership with Google Gemini and Wing drones to boost its tech profile. The stock outperformed broader U.S. markets, which slipped amid financial sector weakness.
14 January 2026
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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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GOOG stock slips as Google’s Gemini adds “buy” checkout with Walmart — what to watch next

GOOG stock slips as Google’s Gemini adds “buy” checkout with Walmart — what to watch next

Alphabet Class C shares fell 0.5% to $327.60 Monday after Google launched new shopping and checkout features for its Gemini app with Walmart and other retailers. The move comes as Google pushes agent-led commerce and unveils a new Universal Commerce Protocol. Broader U.S. markets edged down, with the S&P 500 ETF and Invesco QQQ each slipping 0.1%.
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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AstraZeneca stock: Nasdaq-100 exit date nears as index flows and JPM conference loom

AstraZeneca stock: Nasdaq-100 exit date nears as index flows and JPM conference loom

AstraZeneca will be removed from the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, replaced by Walmart, Nasdaq said Friday. AstraZeneca shares rose 0.28% in London and 0.68% in New York after the announcement. Index funds are expected to adjust holdings near the effective date, potentially increasing trading volume. AstraZeneca management is set to speak at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference starting Monday.
11 January 2026
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Walmart stock set for Nasdaq-100 entry as Google Gemini deal and Wing drones land

Walmart stock set for Nasdaq-100 entry as Google Gemini deal and Wing drones land

Walmart will join the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, replacing AstraZeneca after shifting its listing from the NYSE. On Friday, Walmart shares rose 1.3% to $114.53. The company announced a Google Gemini shopping integration and plans to expand drone delivery with Wing to 150 more U.S. stores. U.S. markets will be closed Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
11 January 2026
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AstraZeneca stock set for Nasdaq-100 exit on Jan. 20 as Walmart takes its slot — what AZN investors watch next

AstraZeneca stock set for Nasdaq-100 exit on Jan. 20 as Walmart takes its slot — what AZN investors watch next

Nasdaq said Friday that Walmart will replace AstraZeneca in the Nasdaq-100 before trading opens Jan. 20. AstraZeneca’s U.S. shares closed at $94.65, up 0.68%, with volume near 6.1 million. Investors are watching AstraZeneca’s management talks at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Jan. 12–14 and its full-year results on Feb. 10.
10 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Amazon stock tumbles on $200 billion AI spend plan — what to know before Monday

Amazon stock tumbles on $200 billion AI spend plan — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company projected about $200 billion in 2026 capital expenditures, triggering investor concern over AI spending. The stock had already dropped 11.5% after-hours Thursday. Amazon forecast Q1 net sales of $173.5–$178.5 billion and operating income of $16.5–$21.5 billion. Analyst Gil Luria downgraded Amazon, citing rising investment as its cloud lead narrows.
AMD stock jumps 8% in chip rebound — what investors are watching before Monday

AMD stock jumps 8% in chip rebound — what investors are watching before Monday

7 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.2% to $208.44 Friday, trading on heavy volume as chip stocks rebounded and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 5.7% after Amazon’s AI spending plans lifted sector estimates. Nvidia’s CEO cited surging AI chip demand. AMD’s rally followed a weak revenue outlook earlier in the week.
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