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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

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 06:30 EST Alphabet (GOOGL) shares rose about 1% in premarket trading on Tuesday and Walmart (WMT) gained about 3% after the companies outlined plans to let shoppers buy Walmart and Sam’s Club items without leaving Google’s Gemini app. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/11/walmart-partners-with-google-gemini-on-shopping-tool.html (Walmart News & Leadership) The timing is the point. Big tech and big retailers are trying to turn chat into a checkout lane, part of what the industry calls “agentic commerce” — AI that can take multi-step tasks, like building a cart and paying, after a user prompts it. (The Verge) Google’s move also lands on
13 January 2026
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Walmart stock jumps on Google Gemini checkout, Wing drones and Nasdaq-100 countdown

Walmart stock jumps on Google Gemini checkout, Wing drones and Nasdaq-100 countdown

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 11:16 EST — Regular session Walmart shares jumped 3.3% to $118.36 by late morning Monday, beating a mostly flat market. Investors reacted to new news highlighting AI-powered shopping and quicker delivery options. Walmart’s selling point is speed and stickiness. The retailer wants shoppers to stay within its checkout system, even if they find products elsewhere, and aims to deliver quickly enough that convenience feels routine rather than a one-off treat. The timing is critical since Walmart will join the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, taking AstraZeneca’s spot, the exchange operator announced Friday. The Nasdaq-100 tracks the
12 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

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 10:02 EST Walmart shares gained roughly 2% Monday as Alphabet slipped, following news the retailer’s shopping experience will be integrated into Google’s Gemini assistant. Shoppers can now build carts and complete checkout without leaving the chat interface. “We aren’t just watching the shift, we are driving it,” said John Furner, Walmart U.S. chief and incoming CEO. (https://corporate.walmart.com/news/2026/01/11/walmart-and-google-turn-ai-discovery-into-effortless-shopping-experiences) Google’s latest move is crucial as it aims to lock in high-intent shopping—and the ads tied to it—within its AI platforms, responding to consumers shifting from keyword searches to conversational tools. The company introduced the Universal Commerce Protocol,
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

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 10:14 EST — Regular session Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG), which don’t have voting rights, dropped 0.5% to $327.60 in Monday’s morning session. This came after Google introduced new shopping and checkout features for its Gemini app in partnership with Walmart and other retailers. Alphabet faces a clear challenge: as shoppers turn to chatbots for purchase advice, Google wants to keep those queries—and the resulting sales—within its ecosystem. Investors are closely monitoring if generative AI can both safeguard Google’s core search business and unlock fresh revenue streams in commerce. Walmart and Google announced that users
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

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 12:03 EST — Regular session Walmart shares jumped 3.4% to $118.47 in midday trading on Monday after the retailer outlined a new shopping tie-up with Google’s Gemini chatbot and traders positioned for its Nasdaq-100 debut. (MarketWatch) The announcements land at a touchy moment for retail stocks, when investors are trying to figure out whether price-conscious shoppers keep trading down or start spending again. Walmart’s pitch is simple: make buying faster, cheaper, and harder to mess up. They also put Walmart back in a tech race it didn’t start, but can’t ignore. Getting discovered inside an
12 January 2026
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Google’s AI Mode turns into a checkout lane — Alphabet and Walmart stock nudge higher

Google’s AI Mode turns into a checkout lane — Alphabet and Walmart stock nudge higher

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 08:13 EST Alphabet shares rose 0.9% to $328.57 in premarket trading on Monday, while Walmart added 1.3% to $114.53, according to market data. The moves came as Google and big retailers rolled out fresh plans to push shopping — and ads — deeper into conversational search, a battleground where OpenAI and Amazon are also trying to keep users inside the chat instead of sending them back out to the web. Google on Sunday announced a new Universal Commerce Protocol, or UCP, an open standard meant to let “agents” — AI systems that can take actions
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

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 07:49 EST Shares of Alphabet climbed roughly 1% in early Monday trading. On Sunday, Google unveiled new AI shopping tools designed to pull retailers further into its Search AI Mode and Gemini app, offering a more seamless journey from product discovery to checkout. The shift comes as retailers and payment companies dive into “agentic commerce” — industry jargon for AI that doesn’t just respond but actually takes steps, like assembling a basket and initiating payment. After the National Retail Federation convention kicked off in New York, Google CEO Sundar Pichai unveiled the Universal Commerce Protocol,
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

London, Jan 11, 2026, 16:43 GMT — Market closed. AstraZeneca shares head into Monday’s session under pressure after Nasdaq announced Walmart will take the drugmaker’s spot in the Nasdaq-100 starting Jan. 20. (Reuters) This is significant today since index trackers often translate a calendar shift into actual trades. Funds following the Nasdaq-100 usually tweak their holdings near the effective date, causing spikes in volume and short-term price fluctuations. AstraZeneca’s shares in London finished Friday at 14,216 pence, gaining 0.28%. Over in the U.S., its ADRs closed at $94.65, up 0.68%, per Yahoo Finance. (Yahoo Finance) Nasdaq’s notice confirmed the change
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

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 10:20 EST — Market closed Walmart Inc. (WMT) will join the Nasdaq-100 starting Jan. 20, taking the spot AstraZeneca is leaving, Nasdaq announced. The retail giant revealed in November that it would shift its listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq. On Friday, shares closed up 1.3% at $114.53. (Reuters) Walmart’s upcoming addition to the index is catching the eye of passive funds and derivatives desks. These players tend to boost trading volume as they adjust their holdings around inclusion dates. Markets are closed Sunday, leaving the near-term question: Will Monday’s reopen be
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

New York, January 10, 2026, 14:04 EST — Market closed AstraZeneca PLC’s U.S.-listed shares will exit the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, with Walmart stepping in as its replacement, Nasdaq announced Friday. Walmart revealed in November plans to shift its listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq. (Reuters) This matters since the Nasdaq-100 is closely followed by index funds and ETFs that trade stocks just to match the benchmark. When a stock falls out, those funds usually have to trim their positions, no matter what’s going on with the company itself. AstraZeneca faces a calendar-driven trade layered onto its
10 January 2026
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Walmart stock pops after AI board pick — what investors watch next

Walmart stock pops after AI board pick — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 17:31 EST — After-hours Walmart Inc shares rose 1.3% on Friday and were last up at $114.53 in late after-hours trading, after the retailer announced a new board appointment that underscored its push to put more technology at the center of the business. The move matters now because investors are leaning hard into the “Walmart as a tech company” pitch — e-commerce, advertising and automation — even as a slower economy puts more pressure on low-price retailers. A board seat is not an operating change, but it signals what the company wants more of. The
9 January 2026
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Walmart stock pops in regular trade after board adds Superhuman CEO as investors size up next catalysts

Walmart stock pops in regular trade after board adds Superhuman CEO as investors size up next catalysts

New York, January 9, 2026, 11:30 EST — Regular session Walmart Inc. stock rose about 1.4% to $114.60 on Friday morning, after the retailer added technology executive Shishir Mehrotra to its board as it sharpens its push into tech and e-commerce. Chairman Greg Penner said the company remains focused on a “people-led, tech-powered approach.” (Walmart News & Leadership) The move matters now because Walmart is leaning harder into services that can drive repeat traffic and stickier spending, even if shoppers stay cautious. This week it launched “Better Care Services,” a digital front door to third-party providers and other health offerings,
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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
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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