FILE PHOTO: Cars are parked outside a Walmart store in  Oceanside, California, U.S., May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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Walmart Hits $1 Trillion Valuation, Becomes First Retailer in Elite Tech Club

  • Walmart achieved a $1 trillion market valuation, making it the first retailer to join this exclusive group of U.S. companies.
  • The company's stock has rallied nearly 26% over the past year, driven by aggressive investments in AI and automation.
  • Walmart's digital transformation has allowed it to attract wealthier consumers with faster delivery and expanded online offerings.
  • Billions have been invested in its supply chain, using AI to enhance produce freshness and delivery logistics.
  • Walmart replaced AstraZeneca in the tech-focused Nasdaq-100 Index, solidifying its position as a tech heavyweight.

Why It Matters: Walmart's strategic AI and digital transformation efforts propelled it to a $1 trillion valuation, joining tech giants.

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