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Why the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) Could Be the ETF to Own in 2025
Why the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) Could Be the ETF to Own in 2025

Investing in individual stocks is a great way to build wealth, but it's not for everyone. It takes a lot of time to do your due diligence, and it can be difficult to stick with your original thesis

New Motley Fool Research Reveals the 10 Largest Consumer Staple Companies. Here's Which Dividend King Is Still Flying Under the Radar.
New Motley Fool Research Reveals the 10 Largest Consumer Staple Companies. Here's Which Dividend King Is Still Flying Under the Radar.

The Motley Fool just updated its report on the 10 largest consumer staple companies. You probably know every name on the list, which includes retail giants like Walmart (NYSE: WMT), product makers

1 Reason I Think Walmart Stock Is a Warren Buffett-Worthy Investment in 2025
1 Reason I Think Walmart Stock Is a Warren Buffett-Worthy Investment in 2025

Lots of ink has already been spilled about Warren Buffett's recent market activity. What's significant is the tremendous cash position and 11 quarters of net selling. However, he and his team have

Could Walmart Become a Trillion-Dollar Company?
Could Walmart Become a Trillion-Dollar Company?

The Motley Fool just updated its report on the world's largest consumer staples companies. Walmart (NYSE: WMT) tops the list by a wide margin, with a market cap of around $767 billion. It seems

Is Costco on Track to Become a Trillion-Dollar Company?
Is Costco on Track to Become a Trillion-Dollar Company?

Signing up to shop at Costco Wholesale's (NASDAQ: COST) stores is a lot like joining a club. You pay the dues and receive the benefits of membership in return. The company's primary rivals even call

1 Green Flag for Walmart Stock Right Now
1 Green Flag for Walmart Stock Right Now

The market wasn't impressed with the fiscal second-quarter results that Walmart (NYSE: WMT) reported last week. Despite management's previously upbeat view that tariffs would not much impact the

Why Is Everyone Talking About Walmart Stock?
Why Is Everyone Talking About Walmart Stock?

Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) management team provided insights into how consumers are responding to higher prices.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 24, 2025. The video was published on

Every Stock Market Investor Must Watch! Walmart's Earnings Results Are Critically Important.
Every Stock Market Investor Must Watch! Walmart's Earnings Results Are Critically Important.

The giant scale of Walmart (NYSE: WMT) means its quarterly updates need to be mandatory due diligence for all stock market investors.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 23, 2025

Walmart Delivers Massive News for Stock Market Investors!
Walmart Delivers Massive News for Stock Market Investors!

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is so large that its performance updates have implications for all stock market investors.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 21, 2025. The video was published

Walmart Shares Sink Despite Solid Sales Outlook. Should Investors Buy the Dip?
Walmart Shares Sink Despite Solid Sales Outlook. Should Investors Buy the Dip?

Despite strong revenue growth and raised guidance, shares of Walmart (NYSE: WMT) sank following the retailer's Q2 results, as the company's profits came in a bit light of expectations. While much of

My 3 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now
My 3 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now

There's no denying that a whole bunch of stocks are very richly valued right now, making it difficult to feel good about buying much of anything. Not every stock, though. A handful of high-quality

1 Reason I'm Still Holding On to Hope for Plug Power Stock
1 Reason I'm Still Holding On to Hope for Plug Power Stock

Over the past 25 years, Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) has demonstrated that there's a strong appetite for both fuel cell solutions and hydrogen. From its longtime partnership with Walmart to the recent

Which of These Discount Retailers Is the Better Investment Choice?
Which of These Discount Retailers Is the Better Investment Choice?

Are you a Walmart (NYSE: WMT) person or a Costco (NASDAQ: COST) person?

When it comes to shoppers, the two groups tend to be mutually exclusive, with many Americans swearing by one and swearing off

Why Walmart Stock Sank Today
Why Walmart Stock Sank Today

Shares of Walmart (NYSE: WMT) fell 4.9% Thursday. The drop came as the S&P 500 lost 0.5% and the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.4% as investors await Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech tomorrow.

Advisory Services Network Loads Up 1.03 Million Walmart Shares
Advisory Services Network Loads Up 1.03 Million Walmart Shares

According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dated August 19, 2025, Advisory Services Network, LLC increased its position in Walmart (NYSE:WMT) by 1,037,777 shares during

Walmart Q2 Sales Rise 5 Percent
Walmart Q2 Sales Rise 5 Percent

Walmart(NYSE:WMT) reported fiscal second quarter 2026 earnings (period ended August 2, 2025) on August 21, 2025, highlighting 5.6% constant currency revenue growth and 25% global e-commerce

Walmart Reports 5% Revenue Rise in Q2
Walmart Reports 5% Revenue Rise in Q2

Walmart (NYSE:WMT), the global retail leader known for its vast network of stores and robust eCommerce platforms, reported earnings for its fiscal second quarter on August 21, 2025. The company

3 Dividend Growth Stocks With Unstoppable Businesses to Buy and Hold Forever
3 Dividend Growth Stocks With Unstoppable Businesses to Buy and Hold Forever

If you want to invest in a safe, dividend growth stock you can feel comfortable owning for the long haul, it's important to consider more than just ratios telling you whether the payout is safe and

Plug Power Shares Sink, but Could the Stock Be Poised for a Rally Later This Year?
Plug Power Shares Sink, but Could the Stock Be Poised for a Rally Later This Year?

Shares of Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) sank after the company reported its second-quarter results. But with the passage of U.S. budget reconciliation legislation (referred to by some as "One Big

Why AI Robotics Stock Symbotic Surged 38.9% in July
Why AI Robotics Stock Symbotic Surged 38.9% in July

Symbotic (NASDAQ: SYM) stock has gone ballistic. A stunning rally of 38.9% in July drove the stock's half-yearly performance to a staggering 127.5%, according to data provided by S&P Global Market

Crown Crafts Sales Drop 4.5 Percent
Crown Crafts Sales Drop 4.5 Percent

Crown Crafts (NASDAQ:CRWS), a developer and distributor of infant and juvenile consumer products, released its earnings for the fiscal first quarter 2026 on August 13, 2025. Crown Crafts reported

Walmart Stock: A Strong Contender or Just Another Retailer?
Walmart Stock: A Strong Contender or Just Another Retailer?

Explore the exciting world of Walmart (NYSE: WMT) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends

Target vs. Walmart Stock: Which Big-Box Company Is Worth Investing In?
Target vs. Walmart Stock: Which Big-Box Company Is Worth Investing In?

Remember this simple fact as you compare Target (NYSE: TGT) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT): Every company eventually goes through hard times. The really important question is, what does a company do when

3 Reasons to Buy Walmart Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
3 Reasons to Buy Walmart Stock Like There's No Tomorrow

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is the largest company in the U.S. by sales. It's been able to keep that status by being a humble retailer, fending off competition from the tech and artificial intelligence (AI)

Murphy USA (MUSA) Q2 EPS Jumps 12%
Murphy USA (MUSA) Q2 EPS Jumps 12%

Murphy USA (NYSE:MUSA), a leading operator of convenience stores and fuel stations strategically located near Walmart, reported earnings for Q2 2025 on July 30, 2025. The most important news