Walmart's Strong Q2 FY26: Thriving Amidst Shifting Consumer Behavior
Walmart's second-quarter results exceeded revenue expectations due to e-commerce growth, but shares fell as profits missed forecasts for the first time in three years.

Walmart's second-quarter results exceeded revenue expectations due to e-commerce growth, but shares fell as profits missed forecasts for the first time in three years.
The Trump administration is seeking equity in semiconductor companies receiving CHIPS Act funds, signaling a major shift from traditional subsidies. Still, the Commerce Department is "not looking to take equity from TSMC and Micron."
Cenovus acquires MEG Energy for C$7.9B (cash/stock), forming an oil sands giant. Combined 720K+ bbls/d production, C$400M+ annual synergies by 2028. Reinforces Cenovus as a pre-eminent SAGD producer.
Amazon targets grocery dominance using Prime and same-day delivery, but Instacart, DoorDash, and Walmart have competitive strengths of their own. Can it overcome vast infrastructure and selection gaps?