Walmart becomes first retailer to hit $1tn market value
Walmart joins an elite club of mostly tech firms, including Nvidia and Alphabet, with valuations over $1tn. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Walmart has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first traditional retailer to reach a $1 trillion (£730 billion) market valuation. This achievement places the retail giant in an exclusive group largely dominated by technology firms.
- Walmart's market valuation is now $1 trillion, joining a club with companies like Nvidia and Alphabet.
- The company's success is attributed to its booming e-commerce business, appeal to price-conscious shoppers, and investments in artificial intelligence (AI).
- Walmart's online sales in the US jumped 28% in the three months to October 31, contributing to its emergence as a competitor to Amazon.
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