Walmart (WMT) shares rose 3% to close at $117.97, driven by increased trading volume. The company’s momentum is fueled by e-commerce growth, faster delivery, and market-share gains. Expected quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share and revenues of $189.84 billion signal a positive outlook for Walmart.
Kroger (KR) saw a 2.7% increase in shares to $61.11, with a consensus EPS estimate of $1.2 for the upcoming report. The stock’s Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) suggests stability. Analysts predict a 5.3% change in EPS compared to last year, positioning Kroger for potential growth in the market.
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