This stock has crushed the broader S&P 500 since its IPO in 1981. A much larger store base has helped generate significantly greater revenue and earnings. Despite a slowdown, demand should pick up and be healthy for several years into the future. This dominant company has done a fantastic job...

1 Stock That Turned $1,000 Into Nearly $30 Million

Adjusted EPS was $0.67, surpassing management's guidance of $0.62 to $0.65. Consolidated net sales increased by 4.8%, reaching $169.3 billion. Operating income grew by 8.5%, exceeding the expected 3.0% to 4.5% increase. Walmart has announced stronger-than-expected earnings in its second quarter and raised its fiscal year 2025 guidance. Walmart (WMT...

Walmart Net Sales Climbs to $169.3B

Walmart reports earnings ahead of Thursday's open, with analysts expecting the retailer to be a bright spot in the retail landscape as consumers focus on value. The retail giant's fiscal first-quarter results in May led the company to lift its full-year outlook, and JPMorgan analysts called Walmart "one of the few" retailers capable of beating estimates and lifting its outlook again in the latest quarter.

What You Need To Know Ahead of Walmart Earnings

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WMT earnings call for the period ending June 30, 2024.

Walmart (WMT) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

NEW YORK -- Walmart had another quarter of strong sales that topped almost all expectations with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for millions who have struggled with rising costs for housing, groceries and almost everything else. The nation’s largest retailer raised its full-year outlook and executives said...

Walmart grows more optimistic about 2024 as bargains prove a powerful lure for the inflation weary

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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"I worked at Walgreens for 4 years. There was never a dress code for customers". A Walgreens shopper says a manager kicked her out of the store for not following the store’s dress code, sparking outrage in a viral TikTok.

I didn’t realize you had a new dress code for customers: Walgreens shopper says she was forced out

TheStreet

Wall Street extends its winning streak as investors feel more confident about the economy.

Stock Market Today: Stocks end higher as consumers defy recession fears; Walmart soars

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Kiplinger

Stocks opened sharply higher Thursday and stayed there through the close. In addition to a pair of encouraging blue chip earnings reports, investors also cheered an upbeat retail sales report, which helped quiet recession chatter. Starting with the earnings calendar. Cisco Systems (CSCO) was the best Dow Jones stocks today,...

Stock Market Today: Stocks Soar After July Retail Sales, Walmart Earnings

New York Post

Walmart reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and raised its yearly forecast as inflation-battered shoppers flocked to its low-priced food, clothing and home goods.

Walmart shone thanks to its affordability. Comparable sales, excluding fuel, rose 4.2% in the second quarter since the same period last year, beating expectations. 

Its online sales soared 22% in the US – and customers spent more than usual, with transactions up 3.6% and average spending rising 0.6% since the same period last year.

Walmart’s big box chain Sam’s Club sales grew 5.2%, which fell in line with expectations.



“Everyone feels relief that everything is ok with the consumer because of...

Walmart raises sales outlook on strong demand from inflation-battered shoppers

The company’ a strong track record for earnings may keep volatility low. Walmart will report quarterly earnings before the market opens on Aug. 15. The retail giant has exceeded earnings-per-share (EPS) and revenue estimates four quarters in a row. This quarter, Walmart is expected to report an EPS of...

Walmart Earnings Preview —4% Stock Price Move Expected

TIME

Walmart had another quarter of strong sales with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for millions.

Walmart Boosts Outlook With Bargains Proving a Powerful Lure

Reuters

(Reuters) -Americans are worried about inflation, so they are shopping more at Walmart. The U.S. retailer raised its annual sales and profit forecasts on Thursday for a second time this year, as Americans flocked to its stores for inexpensive essentials, sending its shares up 8% to a record high.

Walmart boosts sales outlook, shares surge to record

Douglas, GA

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

If you have to take a required minimum distribution (RMD) from your retirement plan but you don't currently need the funds, here are four great places you can sock it away and earn a high, risk-free return:. High-yield savings accounts: The top nationwide rate is 5.50%. Money market accounts: This...

Forced to Take an RMD? Here's How to Safely Stash It and Earn Up to 5.50%

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

Cooking With Maryann

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

Candy giant Mars' $35.9 billion offer for Kellanova is a fresh burst of energy for the mergers and acquisitions market. The Mars transaction is the largest M&A deal this year, according to Dealogic, ahead of Capital One Financial’s $35.3 billion deal to acquire Discover Financial Services, announced in February.

How the $35.9B Mars Bid for Kellanova Stacks Up Among Food and Drinks Deals

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Walmart Stock Surges as Revenue and Profit Outlook Lifted

Walmart (WMT) shares jumped Thursday as the retail giant reported better-than-expected second-quarter fiscal 2025 sales and adjusted earnings per share (EPS), leading the company to lift...

Walmart Stock Surges as Revenue and Profit Outlook Lifted

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