Walmart stock investors brace for earnings

Over the past 20 years, Walmart has faced stiff challenges from e-commerce (Amazon) and big-box brick-and-mortar retailers (Target). At times, its retail dominance has been questioned, leading to investors selling shares. Recently, however, doubts have quieted, and Walmart's stock price has soared. One reason is the company's reputation as the low-priced leader at a time when consumers are increasingly cash-strapped. Another is Walmart's decision to take a page out of Amazon's book, investing heavily in e ...