Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Walmart vs. Target

Two retail giants have seen their fortunes dramatically diverge. Walmart (WMT 0.98%) shareholders are basking in a record-setting year, with strong growth propelling the stock to a fantastic 81% return thus far in 2024, at the time of writing. In contrast, Target (TGT 0.60%) shareholders have endured a year to forget, with the stock falling 7% year to date.The winner this past year is clear, but investors may be wondering what lies in store for 2025. Can the fantastic rally in Walmart stock continue, or cou ...