Wal-Mart (WMT.US) Market Cap Surpasses $1 Trillion Milestone for First Time, Gains 13% Year-to-Date

Stock News02-03 23:23

On Tuesday, Wal-Mart (WMT.US) saw its shares climb 1.1%, bringing its year-to-date gain to 13% and pushing its market capitalization above the $1 trillion threshold for the first time in history. Analysts pointed out that recent strategic investments in artificial intelligence have been a key catalyst driving the company's stock price higher. Wal-Mart is aggressively integrating AI technology across its operations, currently utilizing it to accelerate numerous processes ranging from staff scheduling to supply chain management. Earlier this year, the retailer announced a partnership with Alphabet to deliver AI-enhanced shopping experiences on Google's Gemini platform; more recently, it teamed up with OpenAI, enabling consumers to browse and purchase its products directly through ChatGPT.

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