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A Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump's Tariffs Could Trigger Up to $175 Billion in Refunds, a Potential Tailwind for Import-Heavy RetailersRetailers could receive an unexpected financial windfall.
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DoorDash Takes to the Sky With Its Own DronesDoorDash for years has rushed online orders from burritos to cold medicine to customers’ homes via bike couriers and drivers. Now the delivery provider is adding a new mode of transport: air. DoorDash on Wednesday said it has secured a key certification from the Federal Aviation Administration to make commercial deliveries using drones.
TheStreet7d agobullish
More Americans admit to shoplifting from Walmart as inflation climbsNearly a third of Americans say they have shoplifted at some point in their lives, according to a new LendingTree survey — a figure that has climbed as high prices for groceries, housing and insurance continue to strain household budgets. The survey found that 30% of respondents admitted to ...
24/7 Wall St.9d agoneutral
3 Top Retail Stocks: Buy, Sell or Hold?Walmart, Costco, and Home Depot each sit at a very different point on the risk and reward map right now, and consumer sentiment just printed deep inside recessionary territory. One of these retail giants stands out as the clear winner while two others demand patience.
TheStreet15d agoneutral
Walmart revives pre-pandemic prices for back to school seasonInflation may have dropped from its post-pandemic highs — June 2026 saw the largest monthly decline in consumer prices since the early days of Covid, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics — but many Americans still feel its effects every time they shop. That’s especially true during ...
24/7 Wall St.16d agoneutral
Walmart Bets vs Procter & Gamble: Two Consumer Titans, Two Strategies, One WinnerWalmart and Procter & Gamble both navigated the same tariff storm in their latest quarters, but one leaned into aggressive reinvestment while the other quietly played defense with pricing and productivity. Which strategy is actually winning, and what the next six months will reveal, changes the calculus for investors on both sides.
Benzinga20d agoneutral
Mohamed El-Erian Says Kevin Warsh Is 'Serious' About Reforming the Fed, Restoring Political IndependenceNoted Economist Mohamed El-Erian praised the new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh‘s new appointments, saying they demonstrate a “serious” commitment to reforming and strengthening the central bank. He took to X on Monday and said that the team’s expertise and...
Barrons.com21d agoneutral
Casey’s, Costco, and Other Consumer Stocks for Uncertain TimesWilliam Blair says Casey’s, Costco, Cava, and other consumer companies are well positioned to weather inflation and uneven consumer spending.
Benzinga24d agoneutral
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Bets on AI, Taps Marc Andreessen and Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to Help 'Inform' Future Fed PolicyFederal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh has assembled a high-profile group of AI advocates to help evaluate how artificial intelligence could reshape the U.S. economy and influence future monetary policy. Fed’s New AI Task Force To Assess AI’s Economic Impact The...
Yahoo Finance Video26d agoneutralVIDEO
Meet the leadership of the Fed's new task forcesFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has revealed the leadership of the US central bank's new task forces to review monetary policy and even communication on the Fed's interest rate messaging. Yahoo Finance Senior Fed Reporter Jennifer Schonberger breaks down who the new task force leaders are.
Barrons.com26d agoneutral
Warsh Taps Fed Task Force Chiefs. They’re Global Bankers, Business Leaders and Academics.The task forces will study Fed communications, the balance sheet, economic data usage, productivity and jobs, and inflation.
The Wall Street Journal26d agoneutral
Fed Names Leaders of Warsh’s Task ForcesThe external advisers will lead five task forces that will re-examine how the central bank operates.
Stocktwits28d agoneutral
Walmart Price Cuts Wins Wall Street Backing – Analysts Sees No Threat To Profit OutlookAnalysts expect tariff refunds and lower fuel costs to offset the discounts, leaving Walmart's profit guidance intact.
Barrons.com28d agobearish
It’s Grocery Wars. Walmart Cuts Food Prices, but Shoppers Are Fed Up.The discount retailer is lowering thousands of prices, but grocery chains are too. The problem: Americans have lost their patience, and so has Wall Street.
MediaPost28d agobearish
Walmart's Price Cuts Get A Presidential AssistTrump claims credit for the retailer's summer rollbacks -- a reversal from May, when he told Walmart to "eat the tariffs" instead.
Investopedia28d agobearish
Walmart Looks to Win Over Inflation-Weary Americans With Thousands of Price CutsWalmart shares gained Tuesday after the retailer announced plans to lower prices on thousands of items across its namesake stores and its warehouse retailer Sam’s Club.
Reuters Videos29d agobearishVIDEO
Trump claims credit as Walmart drops prices on barbecue staples<body><p>STORY: Walmart said Monday it would cut prices on many summer barbecue favorites, including meat, chips and soda.</p><p>The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump said the retailer was acting at his administration's request.</p><p>In a Truth Social post, he said Walmart would be lowering prices significantly, "to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."</p><p>Trump said the firm would, “be dropping the price for a pound of ground beef by almost 15%.”</p><p>Walmart said in a statement that the price of one pound of 73% ground beef roll would drop to $5.94 from $6.74 in its stores, a decline of about 12%.</p><p>The retailer also said it lowered prices on items including Coca-Cola and PepsiCo sodas and chips.</p><p>Prices for steaks and hamburger meat soared after a persistent drought burned pasture lands and hiked costs of cattle feed, forcing U.S. ranchers to slash their herds.</p><p>Now the price cuts mark a notable shift from last year, when Walmart warned that tariffs would push some prices higher, a move Trump had rebuked.</p><p>The president had previously encouraged low-tariff imports of Argentine beef to cool U.S. prices, which angered American ranchers.</p><p>He had also directed the Department of Justice to investigate whether U.S. meatpackers were colluding to raise prices.</p><p>Walmart is widely viewed by economists and investors as a gauge of U.S. consumer health because of its size and broad customer base.</p></body>
The Wall Street Journal29d agoneutral
Walmart Lowers Prices on Thousands of Items, Including Beef and Coca-ColaWalmart is cutting prices on thousands of items to help customers with affordability after years of inflation. The largest U.S. grocer said Monday it is lowering the price of ground beef by 12%. A 24-pack of Coca-Cola is falling by one-third to $9.97.
GuruFocus.com30d agoneutral
Walmart's Bounce Faces a Fundamental TestSlower comparable sales and tariff concerns remain key risks.
Benzinga32d agoneutral
Amazon, Walmart and Other Large Employers Could Face New Costs As New Jersey Targets Companies With Medicaid Workers— Will Other States Follow?New Jersey will begin charging companies whose workers rely on Medicaid, as Democratic-led states look for new ways to fund the growing cost of public healthcare amid tightening federal rules, according to the Associated Press. Governor Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) signed...
Motley Fool32d agoneutral
Synchrony's Credit Numbers Are Improving Even as Inflation Bites. Is the Everyday Consumer Tougher Than Feared?Synchrony provides card services to retailers, which can leave the company exposed to riskier consumers.
24/7 Wall St.33d agoneutral
Walmart’s Defensive Appeal and 89% Analyst Support Point to 17% UpsideWalmart (NYSE:WMT) has quietly built one of the most convincing defensive setups in the market. With consumer sentiment at recessionary levels and grocery spending still climbing, the world’s largest retailer is executing across omnichannel, advertising, and membership at the same time. Our proprietary model sees room for the stock to keep grinding higher over the ... Walmart’s Defensive Appeal and 89% Analyst Support Point to 17% Upside
Retail Insight Network33d agoneutral
Walmart and Amazon remain at the top of US retail in 2026 rankingsThe 2026 Top 100 Retailers ranking from the National Retail Federation confirms that Walmart and Amazon remain the two leading forces in US retail by sales.
Stocktwits33d agobullish
Dow Closes At Record High As Weak Jobs Data Calm Rate Hike Fears, While Chipmakers Weigh On S&P 500, Nasdaq — WMT, META, GM, KR, QCOM In FocusU.S. recruitment slowed significantly in June, dampening some of the employment growth momentum observed earlier this year.
Zacks34d agoneutral
2 Supermarket Stocks Set to Thrive Despite Industry HeadwindsCost inflation, pricing pressure and cautious shoppers weigh on the Retail - Supermarkets industry, but omnichannel growth, retail media and scale position WMT and KR to navigate industry woes.
24/7 Wall St.34d agoneutral
VTV’s Next 12 Months Hinge on One Fed Inflation Signal: Here’s What to WatchThe Vanguard Value ETF (NYSEARCA:VTV) has turned into one of the best large-cap stories of 2026, trading near $218 with a 16% year-to-date gain and a 27% advance over the past year. That run rests on a narrow set of legs: a healthcare snapback led by UnitedHealth, a financial-sector grind led by JPMorgan, and energy ... VTV’s Next 12 Months Hinge on One Fed Inflation Signal: Here’s What to Watch
Simply Wall St.34d agoneutral
Walmart (WMT) Is Down 8.6% After Slowing U.S. Comps Raise Questions On Margin StrategyIn late June 2026, Cleveland Research flagged signs of slowing U.S. comparable sales at Walmart and highlighted the retailer’s use of price cuts and tariff refunds to manage inventory, raising questions about near-term sales guidance and operating margins. At the same time, Walmart has been expanding higher-margin and ecosystem-supporting activities, from marketplace growth and nuclear power procurement to advertising and AI shopping tools, creating a more complex balance between short-term...
Reuters Videos34d agobullishVIDEO
Kroger to buy grocer Giant Eagle as competition heats up<body><p>STORY: :: Kroger</p><p>Shares of U.S. grocer Kroger fell about 2% Wednesday morning after the company said it would buy regional supermarket chain Giant Eagle in a nearly $1.7 billion deal.</p><p>:: Archive</p><p>The move strengthens Kroger's presence in the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic region amid intensifying competition.</p><p>The transaction is the first under CEO Greg Foran, and is also Kroger's first major acquisition since its $25 billion merger with Albertsons fell apart in 2024.</p><p>:: Archive</p><p>Family-owned Giant Eagle generates about $9 billion in annual sales. It operates nearly 200 supermarkets and about a dozen standalone pharmacies across parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.</p><p>:: Kroger</p><p>Foran said the chain was a good strategic fit for Kroger, which has been battling intense competition from Walmart, Amazon and other grocers as still-elevated inflation has many consumers seeking cheaper essentials.</p><p>Kroger has previously said it plans to cut prices on thousands of items, funded partly by direct imports and better use of technology.</p><p>The Giant Eagle acquisition is expected to close in 2027.</p></body>