Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) stands as a global retail behemoth, operating a vast network of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores across 19 countries, alongside its rapidly expanding e-commerce platforms. As of fiscal year 2025, the company reported an impressive revenue of $681 billion and employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide, serving roughly 270 [...]
This week, Benzinga's proprietary Growth, Value, Quality and Momentum data revealed major swings among several popular stocks, from retail to semiconductors.
The vital U.S. service sector, a cornerstone of the nation's economy, has hit a significant snag, with the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) latest report indicating a stagnation marked by weak hiring and a contraction in business activity. Released on October 3, 2025, the September ISM Services PMI registered
As the financial landscape continues its dynamic shifts, retirees and those approaching their golden years face the perennial challenge of generating reliable income while preserving capital. In this environment, the insights of seasoned financial commentators become invaluable. Jim Cramer, the outspoken host of CNBC's Mad Money, has recently weighed in
Costco Wholesale Corp. just reported earnings per share and revenue above estimates. But CarMax Inc. shares just plunged the most in the S&P 500 Index...
Costco’s third quarter saw a negative market reaction, with shares declining following results that otherwise met most Wall Street expectations. Management emphasized that growth in membership upgrades, expansion of executive member benefits, and new store openings were key factors driving the company’s performance. CEO Ron Vachris pointed to the 1% lift in U.S. sales from extended store hours and a meaningful increase in upgrades to executive membership. CFO Gary Millerchip highlighted that higher employee wages and costs related to expanded hours were largely absorbed through productivity gains, limiting their impact on expenses. Despite steady traffic growth and higher average ticket sizes, management acknowledged that inflation in nonfood categories and ongoing tariff pressures required continued cost mitigation and supply chain adjustments.
As the specter of a federal government shutdown once again casts a long shadow over the nation's economy, states across the U.S. are bracing for significant financial disruptions. The potential for a cessation of non-essential federal services and funding has profound implications for state budgets, which often rely heavily
The warehouse retail chain reported results that beat estimates on both earnings and revenue, and it has the pricing power to stay relevant to consumers in a tougher environment.
U.S. consumer confidence has taken a significant hit in September 2025, reaching its lowest point in months, according to recent reports from both The Conference Board and the University of Michigan. This sharp decline in sentiment signals growing apprehension among American households regarding the nation's economic trajectory, fueled by
As the calendar turns to October, the financial markets brace for one of their most anticipated and volatile periods: earnings season. The third-quarter 2025 earnings reports are set to begin, with a spotlight firmly fixed on bellwether companies such as Nike (NYSE: NKE), whose performance is expected to significantly influence
Megacap stocks dominate their sectors and their actions influence economies worldwide.
The flip side though is that their sheer size means they have less room for explosive growth as scale works against them.
