Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is coming off an incredibly strong 2024. Its share price rose by more than 70%, easily outperforming the S&P 500 and its 24% returns. And with the increase in value, that has ...

Heading into 2026, expectations of more stable economic growth and improving financial conditions are shaping investor strategy. Within this environment, blue-chip retail stocks such as Walmart Inc.

Retail stocks are overlooked winners of massive AI investment taking place, Morgan Stanley said. Big Tech's capex plans will also translate to massive expenditures among retail's biggest names. "The ...