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Wal-Mart’s Q3 2016 Earnings Preview: What To Expect?
Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) is scheduled to announce its third quarter results on Thursday, November 17. The company posted solid results in the second quarter, with both its revenue and earnings per share beating analyst estimates despite currency fluc...
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Here’s Why Walmart Is Increasing Focus On Mobile Payments
WalMart (NYSE:WMT)is beefing up its mobile payment app “Walmart Pay”. The company recently partnered with JP Morgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM), which will become the first third party digital wallet on its website. The company is in talks with s...
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What To Expect From Wal-Mart’s 2016 Holiday Sales?
The holiday season in the U.S. (November-December) is the busiest time of the year for retailers. Despite the prevalent lull in the retail domain, there is a significant increase in consumer spending during the holiday season every year. In 2015...
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Why Has Wal-Mart’s Focus Shifted Back To India?
The dominance of Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) in the U.S. is relatively undisputed, but the retail giant has yet to prove itself in many foreign markets. The international segment represents about 26% of the company’s total revenues. Wal-Mart had ...
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Is Innovation The Best Way Forward For Walmart?
As it looks to strengthen its position in the U.S. retail market and compete strongly with Amazon, WalMart (NYSE:WMT) is looking at innovative ways to attract customers and improve customer satisfaction. A patent report suggests that the company...
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How Important Is Sam’s Club For Wal-Mart?
Sam’s Club, a membership-only warehouse club operated by Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT), contributes about 12% of the company’s revenues and 6% of the company’s value, as per our estimates. This is because Sam’s Club operates on a ...
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How is Wal-Mart’s Profitability Trending?
Wal-Mart ‘s (NYSE:WMT) discount business model naturally means that profit margins will be slim, but the retailer more than makes up for its modest profitability through sheer volumes. However, the company’s margins are likely to see ...
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Wal-Mart Beats Q2 Results On Increased Domestic Foot Traffic, Online Growth
Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) reported solid second quarter results on Thursday, with both its top line and bottom line beating analyst expectations. The company’s revenue increased 0.5% year over year (y-o-y) to $120.9 billion, which was $740 mill...
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Wal-Mart’s Q2 Earnings: What Are We Expecting?
Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) is scheduled to announce its second quarter results on Thursday, Aug 18. The company started the year on a strong note, with its first quarter revenue and earnings per share beating analyst estimates despite currency fluctuat...
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Is Walmart Acquiring Jet.com To Take On Amazon?
Recently, WalMart (NYSE:WMT) announced that it had agreed to acquire U.S. e-commerce company Jet.com for $3 billion in cash and $300 million of Walmart’s shares, which will be paid over time. This large acquisition, aimed at augmenting Walmart...
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How Will Wal-Mart’s International Segment Perform Going Forward?
Wal-Mart ‘s (NYSE:WMT) domestic has maintained its consistent performance in recent quarters, largely on the back of strong performance from its neighborhood markets. However, Wal-Mart’s international segment saw its net sales decline...
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How Will Wal-Mart’s Share In The U.S. Retail Sector Trend In The Next Three Years?
Like most retailers, Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) is facing significant competition from internet-based retailers, as U.S e-commerce grew at nearly 15% in 2015. Despite this challenging environment for brick-and-mortar retailers, Wal-Mart has been able t...
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Is Wal-Mart Exiting China With The Yihaodian Sale?
Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) announced last week that it is selling its Chinese e-commerce platform Yihaodian to Chinese online retailer JD.com (NASDAQ:JD). Under this deal, Wal-Mart would get $1.5 billion worth of shares in JD.com, which translates into ...
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How Much is Wal-Mart’s Gross Profit Expected To Change In The Next Five Years?
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What Will Wal-Mart’s EBITDA Look Like In 5 Years?
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