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Core Insights - Walmart has become the first retailer to achieve a market capitalization of $1 trillion, marking a successful transformation over the past decade [1][4] - The company's online business became profitable for the first time last year, with projected annual e-commerce sales reaching approximately $140 billion [1][4] - Walmart is heavily investing in AI, allocating billions for supply chain automation to enhance fresh product quality, speed up delivery, and optimize inventory forecasting [1][5] Market Capitalization - On Tuesday, Walmart's stock rose by 2.9% to $127.71, resulting in a market cap of $1.018 trillion [4] - Over the past year, Walmart's stock has increased by nearly 26%, joining the exclusive club of companies with a market cap exceeding $1 trillion, previously dominated by tech giants [4] - Walmart and Berkshire Hathaway are the only non-tech companies in the U.S. with a market cap over $1 trillion, while the remaining are tech firms [4] E-commerce Growth - In the past five years, Walmart's online marketplace has expanded to over 500 million products, introduced one-hour delivery services, and launched the Walmart+ membership program to compete with Amazon Prime [5] - Walmart's U.S. e-commerce sales grew by 28% due to online orders and advertising business, with annual revenue expected to exceed $700 billion [5][6] AI Investments - Walmart has partnered with OpenAI to introduce an "instant checkout" feature and is integrating Google's Gemini AI chatbot into its shopping process [5][6] - The company is transitioning from traditional web or app searches to AI-driven shopping experiences, reflecting changing consumer behaviors [6] Leadership Transition - The recent leadership change with CEO John Furner, a strong advocate for AI investment, signifies a shift towards a decade-long transformation focused on AI and digitalization [8][9] - Walmart plans to maintain its global workforce of approximately 2.1 million employees over the next three years, despite significant changes in job roles due to AI technology [9]