Group 1 - Walmart is pausing hiring of candidates requiring H-1B worker visas, being the ninth largest corporate recipient of H-1Bs in America for fiscal 2025 [1] - Walmart's spokesperson stated the company is committed to hiring the best talent while being thoughtful about its H-1B hiring approach [2] - Barclays is raising guidance and announcing a £500 million share buyback, with its stock increasing by 4.5% [2] Group 2 - Western Alliance reported a more than 27% year-over-year increase in profits, with stock up by 2.8% despite an alleged fraud incident [3] - LVMH is exploring the sale of its 50% stake in Fenty Beauty, co-owned with Rihanna [3] - Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's pay for fiscal 2025 increased by 22% to over $96 million, including more than $84 million in stock awards [4]
5 Things To Know: October 22, 2025