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NYSE:WMT News 13 January 2026 - 19 January 2026

Walmart stock pauses on MLK Day — what could move WMT when markets reopen

Walmart stock pauses on MLK Day — what could move WMT when markets reopen

Walmart shares closed Friday up 0.42% at $119.70, near record highs, ahead of its addition to the Nasdaq-100 on Tuesday. Index funds are set to rebalance as Walmart replaces AstraZeneca, which could trigger volatile trading at the open. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Leadership changes at Walmart take effect Feb. 1, with an earnings report due Feb. 19.
19 January 2026
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Walmart stock price: leadership shake-up hits as Nasdaq-100 debut looms

Walmart stock price: leadership shake-up hits as Nasdaq-100 debut looms

Walmart shares rose 0.7% to $119.70 after announcing John Furner as CEO, effective Feb. 1. David Guggina will lead Walmart U.S., Chris Nicholas will head Walmart International, and Latriece Watkins will become CEO of Sam’s Club U.S. Walmart will join the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, replacing AstraZeneca. Furner’s compensation includes a $1.5 million salary and stock awards worth about $27 million.
18 January 2026
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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 stock price: WMT ticks up after leadership reshuffle ahead of CEO handover

Walmart stock price: WMT ticks up after leadership reshuffle ahead of CEO handover

Walmart shares closed up 0.42% at $119.70 Friday after announcing a leadership overhaul ahead of John Furner’s CEO start on Feb. 1. David Guggina will lead Walmart U.S., Chris Nicholas will head Walmart International, and Latriece Watkins will run Sam’s Club. Kathryn McLay will depart by April. Walmart joins the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20.
17 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
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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 exec lines up share sale while Nasdaq-100 entry nears

Walmart stock slips as exec lines up share sale while Nasdaq-100 entry nears

New York, January 14, 2026, 16:45 EST — After-hours Walmart Inc. (WMT) shares slipped on Wednesday and were little changed after the bell after a regulatory filing showed a senior executive planned to sell stock. The retailer ended down about 0.3% at $120.04, after trading between $119.05 and $121.22. The timing matters because Walmart is sitting near recent highs and is days away from a major index change that can pull in forced buying. Traders have been treating the stock like a defensive haven in choppy tape, and also a “tech-ish” retail play, which makes even routine insider paperwork worth
14 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

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 11:01 a.m. EST — Regular session Walmart Inc shares dipped on Wednesday, retreating from earlier gains as U.S. stocks pulled back. The retailer’s shares fell roughly 1% to $119.17 in morning trading, with investors eyeing a packed lineup of upcoming catalysts. Why it matters now: Walmart will enter the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, prompting passive index funds to buy shares to keep up with their benchmarks. The stock surged 3% Monday following the announcement. Its recent switch to listing on Nasdaq has smoothed the path for this shift in investor flows. (Reuters) Walmart is ramping
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

New York, January 13, 2026, 6:07 PM (EST) — After-hours Walmart’s stock climbed roughly 2% in after-hours on Tuesday, settling near $120.36. This shift is significant since Walmart is set to join the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, landing it in a popular benchmark tracked by numerous index funds and ETFs. When a stock is added, these passive funds usually need to buy shares to keep up with the index, regardless of any changes in the company’s fundamentals. (Investopedia) Walmart climbed roughly 3% on Monday, with investors gearing up for the upcoming reshuffle. Reuters noted the move might trigger billions in
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

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 10:46 EST — Regular session Walmart Inc (WMT) shares gained 1.3%, hitting $119.54 in mid-morning trading Tuesday. The stock had closed at $117.97 the day before, opened today at $117.81, and climbed to a session high of $119.69. Walmart remains in the spotlight as buying ramps up ahead of its Jan. 20 inclusion in the Nasdaq-100, part of a reshuffle that will see AstraZeneca dropped, Nasdaq confirmed. U.S. markets will be closed on Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (GlobeNewswire) Index moves can trigger short-term shifts since large funds tracking the Nasdaq-100 need
13 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: DJIA slips from record as Visa and banks weigh after CPI

Dow Jones today: DJIA slips from record as Visa and banks weigh after CPI

New York, January 13, 2026, 10:01 EST — Regular session underway. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 307 points, or 0.6%, to 49,283 in early trading Tuesday, down from its 49,616 open. Visa tumbled close to 4%, and JPMorgan lost over 2%, while Intel climbed nearly 6%, according to Investing.com data. The pullback caught attention after the Dow hit a record close. Investors are weighing if easing inflation will outweigh volatile earnings reports and new political chatter surrounding the Federal Reserve. U.S. consumer prices edged up 0.3% in December, pushing the annual increase to 2.7%, Reuters reported. Core CPI, which
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Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
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