It's been a good year in the stock market so far; however, one group of companies that hasn't performed as well as others are those in the consumer staples sector. This includes companies making and selling essential products like food. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund XLP has provided a total return of only around 15% this year, while the S&P 500 is nearly at the 23% mark. However, some consumer staples stocks have massively outperformed the market this year. That includes the retail giant Walm ...

For Immediate ReleasesChicago, IL – October 28, 2024 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Walmart Inc. (WMT) , Target (TGT) , Costco (COST) and Amazon (AMZN) .Here are highlights from Monday’s Analyst Blog:Walmart Up +19% in 3 Months: What's the Best Move for Investors?Walmart Inc. has been enjoying gains fr ...

It's a battle between a big stock market winner and a potential turnaround opportunity.It's a matchup between the world's largest retailer and its smaller discount store rival. In one corner, Walmart (WMT -0.64%) stock is having a banner year, up 54% amid a string of better-than-expected results. On the other side, Dollar General (DG -1.25%) has struggled to manage weak sales, sending shares lower by 51% year to date.What does this night-and-day difference in the performance between these two consumer goods ...

Walmart Inc. (WMT) has been enjoying gains from its formidable market position, courtesy of a well-diversified product mix and a vast store network that serves as a backbone for in-store and online sales. The company’s shares have rallied 19% in the past three months compared with the industry’s growth of 18.2%. The omnichannel retailer has also fared better than the broader Zacks Retail – Wholesale sector and the S&P 500’s respective gains of 8.5% and 6% in the same frame, showcasing its resilience amid ec ...

Amazon.com Inc AMZN is adding another reason for consumers to sign up for its Amazon Prime membership program as the e-commerce giant intensifies the battle for subscribers against retailer Walmart Inc WMT. What Happened: Already offering perks like free shipping on millions of items, discounts and a streaming platform membership, Amazon Prime memberships now come with savings at the gas pump. Amazon announced Prime members will save 10 cents per gallon at around 7,000 BP, Amoco and ampm gas stations across ...

Walmart Inc. (WMT) continues to push the boundaries of customer convenience by launching a nationwide same-day pharmacy delivery service, merging prescription medication and general merchandise deliveries into a single seamless experience. Initially rolled out across six states, including Arkansas, Missouri, New York, Nevada, South Carolina and Wisconsin, Walmart's Pharmacy Delivery service is expected to cover 49 states by January 2025. WMT's Pharmacy Delivery Merges Convenience & Care Walmart's same-day P ...

Walmart TodayWMTWalmart$82.02 +1.21 (+1.50%) 52-Week Range$49.85▼$82.22Dividend Yield1.01%P/E Ratio42.64Price Target$83.51Add to WatchlistIt's been a good year in the stock market so far; however, one group of companies that hasn’t performed as well as others are those in the consumer staples sector. This includes companies making and selling essential products like food. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund NYSEARCA: XLP has provided a total return of only around 15% this year, while the S&P 500 is ...

Walmart announced on Tuesday it will start delivering prescriptions straight to consumers’ doors in as little as 30 minutes – threatening to further cripple struggling pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens.The discount retailer has made its prescription delivery option available in Arkansas, Missouri, New York, Nevada, South Carolina and Wisconsin, the company said.Walmart expects the delivery option will be available in 49 states by the end of January — leaving out only North Dakota due to state laws. 3 Walm ...

Walmart announced on Tuesday that it will deliver prescription drugs from stores directly to customers as it competes with rivals like Amazon. The Arkansas-based retailer is joining a list of companies including Amazon, CVS and Walgreens that have embraced the trend of delivering prescriptions directly to consumers that have become more reliant on e-commerce. Walmart's service applies to both new prescriptions along with medication refills, according to the retailer. All medication – barring some exceptions ...

Walmart has begun rolling out same-day delivery of prescription medications.The company launched this offering in six states and plans to expand it to 49 states by the end of 2025, Walmart said in a Tuesday (Oct. 22) press release.This Pharmacy Delivery service is available for both new prescriptions and refills, and it is integrated with the company’s general merchandise delivery offering so that customers can get everything they need in a single order, according to the release.“By combining Pharmacy Deliv ...