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NYSE:WMT News 23 December 2025 - 2 January 2026

Walmart stock today: WMT slips into New Year’s Day market closure as traders eye Friday data

Walmart stock today: WMT slips into New Year’s Day market closure as traders eye Friday data

Walmart shares closed down 0.5% at $111.41 in the final 2025 trading session Wednesday, as U.S. stocks ended the year lower on thin holiday volumes. Initial jobless claims fell to 199,000 for the week ended Dec. 27. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and reopen Friday. Walmart is set to present at the ICR Conference on Jan. 13 and report earnings Feb. 19.
2 January 2026
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Walmart stock slips after hours as fresh insider filings and app outage hit the tape — what’s next for WMT

Walmart stock slips after hours as fresh insider filings and app outage hit the tape — what’s next for WMT

Walmart shares fell about 0.5% in after-hours trading Wednesday after CEO Doug McMillon disclosed the sale of 19,416 shares under a preset plan. The company also reported a brief digital outage affecting its app and website Tuesday morning. Sam’s Club U.S. chief Chris Nicholas adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for 2026. Walmart last traded at $111.41 on volume of 11.4 million shares.
1 January 2026
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Canada’s grocery code kicks in Jan. 1 as Loblaw, Walmart and rivals sign on — what shoppers should know

Canada’s grocery code kicks in Jan. 1 as Loblaw, Walmart and rivals sign on — what shoppers should know

Canada’s grocery industry code of conduct takes full effect Jan. 1, launching a formal dispute process for suppliers and grocers over fees and contract terms. Loblaw, Empire, Metro, Walmart Canada, and Costco Canada are registered under the voluntary code. The framework does not regulate shelf prices. Ottawa had warned it could make the code mandatory if major retailers did not participate.
31 December 2025
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Costco closed on New Year’s Day: New Year’s Eve 2025 store hours for Walmart, Aldi, Tesco and more

Costco closed on New Year’s Day: New Year’s Eve 2025 store hours for Walmart, Aldi, Tesco and more

Aldi, Costco, and Trader Joe’s will close U.S. stores on Jan. 1, with shortened hours on New Year’s Eve. Walmart plans normal hours, while Target and Walgreens may limit some locations. U.S. stock markets and FedEx services will halt Jan. 1. In Britain, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, and Lidl will adjust hours or close for the bank holiday.
31 December 2025
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Target stock drops after activist buzz fades; Fed minutes set the next test for TGT

Target stock drops after activist buzz fades; Fed minutes set the next test for TGT

Target fell 1.4% to $98.10 Monday, erasing part of last week’s activist-driven gains as trading volume stayed light. The move followed news that Toms Capital took a significant but undisclosed stake. Investors await Tuesday’s Fed minutes and any updates from the activist investor. Target has no investor events scheduled before its next earnings report, expected in early March.
30 December 2025
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Dow slips as Nvidia, Goldman drag blue chips in thin year-end trade

Dow slips as Nvidia, Goldman drag blue chips in thin year-end trade

The Dow fell 222 points, or 0.46%, to 48,488 in afternoon trading Monday, pressured by declines in Nvidia and other major components. Oil rose nearly 2% to $57.91 a barrel, while gold and silver futures dropped sharply. The S&P 500 lost 0.41% and the Nasdaq slipped 0.63%. U.S. markets will close Thursday for New Year’s Day.
29 December 2025
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Walmart stock bucks tech-led slide as Vizio ad push comes back into focus

Walmart stock bucks tech-led slide as Vizio ad push comes back into focus

Walmart shares rose 0.5% to $112.34 in late-morning trading Monday, outperforming a broader market decline led by tech stocks. Investors cited fresh commentary on Walmart’s connected-TV ad strategy following its Vizio acquisition. Target, Costco, and Amazon all traded lower. Wall Street opened the week in the red as traders awaited Fed minutes and jobless data.
29 December 2025
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Sam Walton’s trust play resurfaces as Walmart gets the “never sell” treatment

Sam Walton’s trust play resurfaces as Walmart gets the “never sell” treatment

Walmart shares rose 0.4% to $112.21 in late morning trading, up 24% in 2025. Financial commentators are highlighting how Sam Walton placed shares in family trusts, helping the Walton heirs retain control. The three surviving Walton children each hold over $100 billion, according to Bloomberg data. Some analysts say Walmart stock tends to outperform in downturns as shoppers seek lower prices.
29 December 2025
Walmart Stock (WMT) Weekend Watch: Price, Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before the Next Market Session

Walmart Stock (WMT) Weekend Watch: Price, Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before the Next Market Session

Walmart (WMT) last traded at $111.74, up 0.12%, with about 9 million shares exchanged as U.S. markets closed Friday ahead of the holiday weekend. The company recently raised its fiscal 2026 outlook after reporting Q3 revenue of $179.5 billion, up 5.8%, and strong growth in e-commerce and advertising. The S&P 500 remains near record highs, with holiday trading volume thin.
27 December 2025
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Walmart Stock (WMT) Holds Near Highs After a Quiet Santa Rally Session: CEO Transition, Nasdaq Move, Earnings Outlook, and What Investors Should Watch Next

Walmart Stock (WMT) Holds Near Highs After a Quiet Santa Rally Session: CEO Transition, Nasdaq Move, Earnings Outlook, and What Investors Should Watch Next

Walmart shares closed at $111.74 on Dec. 26, up 0.12% in light post-holiday trading, with volume at 9 million shares. The company confirmed CEO Doug McMillon will retire Jan. 31, 2026, with John Furner set to take over Feb. 1. U.S. stocks finished slightly lower, ending a brief winning streak.
27 December 2025
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Walmart Stock After the Bell Dec. 24, 2025: WMT Closes Higher at $111.61 — Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Walmart Stock After the Bell Dec. 24, 2025: WMT Closes Higher at $111.61 — Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Walmart shares closed at $111.61 on Dec. 24, up 0.6% in thin holiday trading, after moving between $110.57 and $111.69. U.S. markets closed early for Christmas Eve and will remain shut on Dec. 25, reopening Dec. 26. Trading volume was about 8.9 million shares, below average. Walmart’s next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 19, 2026.
24 December 2025
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Walmart Stock (WMT) After the Bell Dec. 23, 2025: Shares Dip as Formula Lawsuit Risk Returns, While Ads Growth Supports the Long View — What to Know Before the Dec. 24 Market Open

Walmart Stock (WMT) After the Bell Dec. 23, 2025: Shares Dip as Formula Lawsuit Risk Returns, While Ads Growth Supports the Long View — What to Know Before the Dec. 24 Market Open

Walmart shares fell 1.5% to $110.90 Tuesday and slipped further after hours, underperforming a record-setting U.S. market. The decline follows news that Walmart may be added as a defendant in lawsuits over ByHeart infant formula, after an FDA letter linked the product to a multistate infant botulism outbreak.
24 December 2025
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Walmart Stock (WMT) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Catalysts as Legal Headlines Pressure Shares (Dec. 23, 2025)

Walmart Stock (WMT) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Catalysts as Legal Headlines Pressure Shares (Dec. 23, 2025)

Walmart shares fell 1.06% to $111.41 Tuesday amid new legal and regulatory scrutiny tied to recalled ByHeart infant formula and an infant botulism outbreak. The FDA said recalled formula was found for sale at Walmart stores after recall notices, and Bloomberg Law reported Walmart may be added as a defendant in related lawsuits. Investors also weighed ongoing price-fixing allegations and debate over the stock’s high valuation.
23 December 2025
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ASML stock price jumps as AI spending race returns; jobs data and dividend dates ahead

ASML stock price jumps as AI spending race returns; jobs data and dividend dates ahead

8 February 2026
ASML’s U.S.-listed shares jumped 4.6% to $1,413 on Friday, tracking a 5.7% rally in chip stocks after Amazon and Alphabet signaled higher AI infrastructure spending. Peers Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA each gained over 6%. ASML’s interim dividend goes ex-dividend Feb. 9 in Amsterdam and Feb. 10 in New York, with payment set for Feb. 18. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week.
Ashtead Group share price ends week higher as U.S. listing clock ticks — what to watch next

Ashtead Group share price ends week higher as U.S. listing clock ticks — what to watch next

8 February 2026
Ashtead Group shares closed up 1.1% at 4,936 pence Friday after the company confirmed a new round of share buybacks. The firm expects its U.S. listing to become effective Feb. 26, with a UK share swap on Feb. 27 and new shares trading March 2. FTSE Russell plans to remove Ashtead from its UK indexes from March 2. Index funds are preparing for the change as the company shifts its primary listing to New York.
Beazley share price sits below Zurich’s £8bn offer — what to watch before London reopens

Beazley share price sits below Zurich’s £8bn offer — what to watch before London reopens

8 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as Zurich faces a Feb. 16 deadline to make a firm takeover offer or withdraw. Zurich and Beazley have agreed in principle on key terms valuing Beazley at up to 1,335 pence per share. Recent filings show Vanguard and FMR LLC among top shareholders. The shares remain below the possible offer price as due diligence continues.
Tesco share price: what to watch after Friday’s close as rate and wage bets shift

Tesco share price: what to watch after Friday’s close as rate and wage bets shift

8 February 2026
Tesco shares closed at 452.10 pence on Friday, up 0.62%, as UK markets ended the week higher. Investors weighed Bank of England signals on interest rates and rising supermarket wage costs, with Lidl and rivals announcing pay increases ahead of April’s minimum wage hike. Morrisons is considering raising up to £1 billion against its store portfolio, according to Sky News. Tesco continues its share buyback program after a January profit forecast upgrade.
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