Walmart Joins $1 Trillion Club
3 55Walmart's market cap surpassed $1 trillion on Tuesday, putting the largest U.S. retail chain in an exclusive club dominated by tech groups. Bloomberg adds: The Bentonville, Arkansas-based chain -- a longtime favorite of bargain-hunting consumers -- has flexed its massive scale and supplier network to keep prices low and grab market share across the income spectrum. While Walmart has maintained its appeal to households looking for value, its online offerings are drawing new, wealthier shoppers seeking convenience.
3 comments
Great for the workers (Score: 5, Funny)
by FictionPimp ( 712802 ) on Tuesday February 03, 2026 @09:04PM (#65967784)
That kind of growth must be great for the workers in terms of salary, benefits, and quality of life.
Re: With Donflation and (Score: 5, Funny)
by Waffle Iron ( 339739 ) on Wednesday February 04, 2026 @01:19AM (#65968100)
Inflation is a flat tax on people who hoard money under their mattresses and in their bank accounts.
And I'm totally sure you posting this same argument during the inflation in Biden's term.
Do their employees still need food stamps to live? (Score: 5, Informative)
by ArghBlarg ( 79067 ) on Tuesday February 03, 2026 @11:47PM (#65967962)
Not much else needs to be said. A $1T company, yet a drain on the nation.