$50.95

-0.44 (-0.86%)

10/10/2008 4:01 PM

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)

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The Company operates retail stores in various formats around the world. Wal-Mart Stores retail formats include: Discount Stores, Supercenters, and Neighborhood Markets.

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Retail - Membership Required (3), Mega Cap (145), Behemoth (33), S&P 500 (472), Buffett Stock (50), Optionable (32), Dow (30), Retail (25), Discount, Variety Stores (19), Arkansas (6)
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. At A Glance

Current Price:	$50.95
Last Trade Time:	10/10/2008 4:01 PM
Open:	$49.03
Previous Close:	$51.39
Daily Range:	$47.00 - $54.23
52-Week Range:	$42.50 - $63.85
Volume:	50,443,216
Market Cap:	$234.86B
P/E Ratio:	17.77
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Other News Headlines for WMT

Midday Glance: Broadline Retail companies
10/10/2008 1:19:00 PM - AP
Early Glance: Broadline Retail companies
10/10/2008 11:08:00 AM - AP
Final Glance: Broadline Retail companies
10/9/2008 6:05:00 PM - AP
Apparel chains report dismal September sales
10/9/2008 3:33:00 PM - AP

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9 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)

Avatar punk71 (42.92) Submitted: 5/22/08 2:21 PM

Let's face it, the economy can tank, gas prices can soar, and Wal-mart will continue to make money. Wal-mart is the first place that the people making cutbacks will spend their money.

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6 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)

Avatar greenwave3 (22.57) Submitted: 8/02/08 9:23 PM

The balance sheet looks suspect, with long-term debt growing on a year-over-year basis. Their current ratio is not good, especially for a company this size. In fact, for a company that is making as much money as they are, the ratios are cause for concern.

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Recs 0 (WMT) NEWSMONKEY (66.86) Submitted: 10/12/08 6:31 PM : Start Price: $56.00 WMT Score: -3.30 I am recommending the sell of the retailing sector. Why? The reason is simple, no one is buying anything right now. When was the last time you heard of a friend, neighbor, or colleague bought a new car? I tell you that it is obvious all over America (if not the world) put discretionary spending on perma hold a couple of weeks ago. You can rest assured that there isn't a retailer in America (even Walmart) that will have a great quarter. Ever since Bush went on prime time consequences..... the retail market has come to a screeching halt that is only slightly less frozen than the credit markets. Unfortunately, I don't see a quick fix to the credit markets and it certainly isn't going to be forgotten by the Campaign until after November at the earliest. My guess is the economy is going to be in a negative spotlight for a year or more. Why would you buy the retailers? I say sell baby sell. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (WMT) mojita (< 20) Submitted: 10/10/08 1:42 PM : Start Price: $48.86 WMT Score: -0.30 WalMart prices will keep the customers coming in, regardless of negative press. Until US citizens are willing (and able) to demand american-made goods, this department store will continue to top the market. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (WMT) paintjockey (< 20) Submitted: 10/10/08 1:16 PM : Start Price: $49.04 WMT Score: 1.71 Company positioned to benefit from retail difficulties due to pricing practices. Short term fall of stck will not last past mid summer 2009 Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (WMT) JP1031 (64.53) Submitted: 10/09/08 8:37 PM : Start Price: $49.00 WMT Score: 1.97 In a tough economy, people bargain shop and Wal-Mart continues to be one of the best places for that. I think we will see Wal-Mart earnings growth fueled by food and bulk puchase sales to consumers trying to save every penny they can. In addition, they have low debt ratios and a P/E of 16 is very favorable. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (WMT) tv200112 (< 20) Submitted: 10/09/08 8:08 PM : Start Price: $49.00 WMT Score: 1.97 Low Price Leader. When times are rough, this is an easy pick. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out.
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