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Wal-Mart Profit Beats Expectations With Stocks Rising

The world's largest retailer reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit as sales at its established US stores rose for the eighth consecutive quarter, sending its shares up more than 3 percent.

Financial Markets

Wal-Mart Profit Beats Expectations With Stocks Rising

The world's largest retailer reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit as sales at its established US stores rose for the eighth consecutive quarter, sending its shares up more than 3 percent.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Walmart Buys Jet.com, African E-Commerce Startups

This week, in the biggest ever e-commerce acquisition, Walmart bought $3.3 billion Jet.com, while African web startups are trying to tap the continent's one billion consumers.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Walmart Buys Jet.com, African E-Commerce Startups

This week, in the biggest ever e-commerce acquisition, Walmart bought $3.3 billion Jet.com, while African web startups are trying to tap the continent's one billion consumers.


Technology

From Goldman to Google, Wal-Mart Hands Jet.Com’s Backers a Win

With Wal-Mart buying Jet.com for $3.3 billion, some of the biggest names on Wall Street and Silicon Valley from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to Google’s venture arm are cashing in.

Technology

From Goldman to Google, Wal-Mart Hands Jet.Com’s Backers a Win

With Wal-Mart buying Jet.com for $3.3 billion, some of the biggest names on Wall Street and Silicon Valley from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to Google’s venture arm are cashing in.


News & Analysis

Wal-Mart to Buy Jet.com to Compete with Amazon

Wal-Mart will buy Jet.com for about $3 billion, the largest-ever deal for an e-commerce startup, as it races to build a web business to compete with Amazon.

News & Analysis

Wal-Mart to Buy Jet.com to Compete with Amazon

Wal-Mart will buy Jet.com for about $3 billion, the largest-ever deal for an e-commerce startup, as it races to build a web business to compete with Amazon.


Technology

Wal-Mart’s Deal for Jet.com Said to Hinge on Keeping Founder

Wal-Mart and Jet.com are trying to close a $3 billion acquisition that will require Jet founder Marc Lore to head the retailer’s online division for several years, according to people familiar with the matter.

Technology

Wal-Mart’s Deal for Jet.com Said to Hinge on Keeping Founder

Wal-Mart and Jet.com are trying to close a $3 billion acquisition that will require Jet founder Marc Lore to head the retailer’s online division for several years, according to people familiar with the matter.


News & Analysis

Amazon Brings Back 'Prime Day' Sales Gimmick

Amazon is renewing its "Prime Day" July sales gimmick as Wal-Mart also tries to go after online shoppers.

News & Analysis

Amazon Brings Back 'Prime Day' Sales Gimmick

Amazon is renewing its "Prime Day" July sales gimmick as Wal-Mart also tries to go after online shoppers.


Retail

Ahead of Amazon Prime Day, Wal-Mart Tries To Move In

Wal-Mart is offering a free 30-day trial on its two-day unlimited shipping service, and an extra month free for paying members, as it looks to sharpen its attack against the online leader.

Retail

Ahead of Amazon Prime Day, Wal-Mart Tries To Move In

Wal-Mart is offering a free 30-day trial on its two-day unlimited shipping service, and an extra month free for paying members, as it looks to sharpen its attack against the online leader.


Financial Markets

Wal-Mart to Buy 5 Percent Stake in JD.com as Part of Alliance in China

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will acquire a 5 percent stake in Asian e-commerce giant JD.com Inc. as part of a deal that will reshape the US retail chain’s operations in China.

Financial Markets

Wal-Mart to Buy 5 Percent Stake in JD.com as Part of Alliance in China

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will acquire a 5 percent stake in Asian e-commerce giant JD.com Inc. as part of a deal that will reshape the US retail chain’s operations in China.


Technology

Wal-Mart in Talks to Sell China E-Commerce Unit to JD.com: WSJ

Wal-Mart Stores is in talks to sell its Chinese e-commerce business, Yihaodian, to JD.com, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the situation.

Technology

Wal-Mart in Talks to Sell China E-Commerce Unit to JD.com: WSJ

Wal-Mart Stores is in talks to sell its Chinese e-commerce business, Yihaodian, to JD.com, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the situation.


Retail

Wal-Mart Says Tech Investments Will Boost Online Sales

Wal-Mart executives touted the technology investments the retailer is making to boost online sales, during the annual shareholder meeting.

Retail

Wal-Mart Says Tech Investments Will Boost Online Sales

Wal-Mart executives touted the technology investments the retailer is making to boost online sales, during the annual shareholder meeting.