Expense ratios, sector focus, and portfolio makeup set these two consumer staples ETFs apart for investors seeking the right fit.The main differences between the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP +0.18%) (XLP) and iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK 0.09%) (IYK) come down to cost, sector purity, and size, with XLP offering lower expenses, higher liquidity, and a sharper focus on consumer staples.Both ETFs target U.S. consumer staples stocks, but the comparison between XLP and IYK re ...

Walmart Inc is doubling down on its investments in artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform the retail experience across its global operations, according to Suresh Kumar, Executive Vice-President, Global Chief Technology Officer and Chief Development Officer, Walmart Inc.In an exclusive conversation with businessline, Kumar said, “It’s an exciting time to be in retail as we are fundamentally transforming all aspects of the business.”A major thrust for Walmart’s strategy is the rollout of ag ...

walmartcorporate / Flickr The latest Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) earnings show it is still the dominant retailer in America. Based on revenue, it will remain ahead of Amazon as the nation’s largest company based on sales. What continued to worry the market about Walmart was macroeconomic factors. If consumer sentiment faltered, Walmart would not be able to overcome the headwinds. Because of its size, it is a proxy for the behavior of U.S. consumers. 24/7 Wall St. Key Points The latest Walmart Inc. (NYSE: ...

U.S. stock markets opened Monday, December 1st, 2025, on a cautious note, signaling a tentative start to the final month of the year. Investors are balancing optimism surrounding potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts against concerns over technology sector valuations and a notable downturn in cryptocurrency-linked assets. Major indexes, despite closing last week with their best performance since June, began the day in negative territory, reflecting a shift in sentiment after a volatile November.Marke ...

The latest Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) earnings show it is still the dominant retailer in America. ...

The puzzle pieces are in place for the world's largest retailer by revenue to reach a milestone in 2026 that only a dozen public companies globally have achieved.Over the last three years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been the hottest theme on Wall Street. Ensuring software and systems have the tools to make split-second decisions without the need for human oversight is a technology that the analysts at PwC believe will add $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030.But another industry absolutely dwa ...

It's winning in 2025 and poised to keep it up next year.The more things change, the more things stay the same. That can describe how Walmart (WMT +1.29%), the most traditional of physical retailers, continues to innovate while retaining its brand and low prices. Despite an onslaught of e-commerce and tech disruptors, Walmart remains the largest company in the world by sales, and it continues to grow despite a challenging environment that has impacted many retailers negatively.Its stock is reflecting this re ...

Core Insights - Retail giants Walmart and Amazon are expanding their lending operations in India, targeting small businesses and eCommerce shoppers [2][4] Group 1: Amazon's Initiatives - Amazon plans to offer loans to small business owners in India, having acquired the nonbank lender Axio, which provides BNPL and personal loans [2] - The company aims to design tailored lending propositions to enhance cash flow management for merchants and small businesses [3] Group 2: Walmart's Flipkart Developments - Flipkart, owned by Walmart, is exploring buy now, pay later (BNPL) products and has registered its nonbank lending arm, Flipkart Finance, awaiting regulatory approval [4] - Flipkart plans to offer no-cost monthly installment loans for eCommerce shoppers and loans for consumer durables with interest rates between 18% and 26% per year, expected to launch next year [4]

After a record-breaking Black Friday, shoppers are filling their carts for the king of the online shopping season. Cyber Monday expected to bring in over 14 billion dollars in sales this year when experts say you'll find the best deals on apparel and computers. And retailers are hoping to add a new spin to their sales events, leaning into artificial intelligence.In the weeks leading up to peak holiday spending, chat GBT maker OpenAI partnered with Walmart and Target. Let's say I'm a little bit overwhelmed a ...

This Black Friday, one class of retailers has figured out the trick of luring shoppers suffering through frigid temperatures and high inflation: teen brands.To tempt picky Americans, they are offering sales on products like perfume, body wash and sweatshirts. It’s seemingly paying off: The most crowded stores Friday in cities across the US belonged to brands including Edikted, Kendra Scott, and Bath & Body Works.Other mall retailers saw thin crowds and disappointed shoppers, who were expecting bigger discou ...