Walmart hits trillion dollar market cap for the first time
Walmart stock surged as a new CEO takes the helm and on news of a trade deal with India, a key supplier.
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Walmart to phase out synthetic dyes in its US private label food brands
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Nestle CEO fired over undisclosed affair
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Walmart scoops customers from rivals but warns inventory cost is rising
Second-quarter results showed that the retailer has continued to benefit from price sensitivity among US consumers.
Big box retailer Target names new CEO as business struggles
The promotion of the former CFO was not received well customers have shifted to competitors like Walmart.
Trump says economic growth ‘shatters expectations’. Data says otherwise
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