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NYSE:WMT News 2 January 2026 - 10 January 2026

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
Walmart stock inches up after-hours on board pick as Barclays, Oppenheimer lift targets

Walmart stock inches up after-hours on board pick as Barclays, Oppenheimer lift targets

Walmart shares rose 0.3% to $113.07 in after-hours trading Thursday after the company named Superhuman CEO Shishir Mehrotra to its board. Barclays and Oppenheimer raised their Walmart price targets to $125 this week. Mehrotra will serve on the compensation and technology committees. Investors await Walmart’s ICR conference update on Jan. 13 and its Feb. 19 earnings report.
9 January 2026
Walmart stock slips after hours even as KeyBanc lifts target — the next dates to watch

Walmart stock slips after hours even as KeyBanc lifts target — the next dates to watch

KeyBanc raised its price target on Walmart to $128, maintaining an Overweight rating, as Walmart shares fell 1.4% to $112.72 in after-hours trading. Albertsons cut its annual forecast, citing heavy discounting by Walmart and other rivals. Walmart’s last earnings showed U.S. comparable sales up 4.5% and e-commerce sales up 28%. The company will update investors at the ICR Conference on Jan. 13.
Walmart stock (WMT) rises as Walmart Connect rolls out ad assistant ahead of earnings

Walmart stock (WMT) rises as Walmart Connect rolls out ad assistant ahead of earnings

Walmart shares rose 1.5% to $114.34 in after-hours trading Tuesday after its advertising unit unveiled a new AI assistant for Sponsored Search campaigns, now in beta. The move comes ahead of Walmart’s Feb. 19 earnings report. Director Timothy Patrick Flynn received 337 stock units at $111.41 as deferred compensation, a regulatory filing showed.
Walmart stock ticks up after Mizuho lifts target as jobs data looms

Walmart stock ticks up after Mizuho lifts target as jobs data looms

Walmart shares rose 0.2% to $112.97 midday Tuesday after Mizuho raised its price target to $125, citing resilient spending despite “strained consumer sentiment.” The stock remains about 4% below its 52-week high. Investors await Friday’s U.S. payrolls report and Walmart’s Feb. 19 earnings. John Furner will become CEO on Feb. 1, succeeding Doug McMillon.
6 January 2026
Meesho share price today slips after the close as lock-up expiry looms

Meesho share price today slips after the close as lock-up expiry looms

Meesho shares closed down 0.16% at 182.24 rupees Tuesday as a post-IPO lock-up on 109.9 million shares expired. Traders are watching for block deals and increased volumes as anchor investors’ shares become eligible to sell starting Jan. 7. Indian benchmarks also fell, with the Nifty 50 down 0.27% and Sensex off 0.44%. Meesho listed in December at 162.5 rupees and remains above its IPO price.
Amazon’s 2026 FBA rule kicks in as analysts turn bullish on AWS rebound

Amazon’s 2026 FBA rule kicks in as analysts turn bullish on AWS rebound

Amazon stopped offering prep and item-labeling services for U.S. Fulfillment by Amazon shipments as of Jan. 1, shifting those tasks to sellers. The change affects all U.S. FBA shipments created after that date. Amazon also expanded Same-Day Delivery of groceries to over 2,300 U.S. cities and plans further growth in 2026. Zoox, Amazon’s autonomous vehicle unit, will begin charging for rides in Las Vegas in early 2026.
2 January 2026

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RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

7 February 2026
RTX closed at $198.66 Friday, up 1.4%, after declaring a 68-cent quarterly dividend payable March 19. The Pentagon is expected to name defense contractors early next week that could face limits on dividends and buybacks under a Trump order. RTX’s Raytheon unit has been singled out as “least responsive.” Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans.
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