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Altria Subsidiary to Move Production to Hopkinsville, Nashville Operations End in 2028

Over 121,000 Funkee Monkee Toys Recalled Due to Asbestos Contamination

Greenworks Exclusively Launches New Pro 24V POWERALL™ Power Tool Series at Walmart

Varun Beverages signs revised agreement with Pepsi, exclusivity extended to 2049

Walmart Q1 Earnings Strong with 26% E-com Growth, Shares Drop 3%

Walmart CFO: Tariff Refunds Account for Less Than 0.5% of US Annual Sales

Walmart's Q1 Operating Profit Eclipsed by $175 Million in Fuel Costs

Walmart's AI Shopping Assistant Sees 100% Surge in Weekly Active Users Last Quarter

Walmart Q1 US Same-Store Sales Grow 4.1%, Beating Expectations

Walmart Q1 Revenue Hits $177.75 Billion, Beating Estimates

Swire Coca-Cola Kunshan Factory to Launch on May 26, One of Largest Single Investments in China

Costco Wholesale to Release FY2026 Q3 Earnings on May 27, 2026 (EST), Forecast Revenue USD 69.52 B, EPS USD 4.9216

Walmart Forecasts Q1 Revenue of $174.98B, EPS at $0.66

PepsiCo to Raise Small Bag Chip Prices Amid Rising US Costs

Equativ Launches Retail Media in US, Becomes High-Impact Partner on Walmart's Connect Select

PNC Reduces Stake in Philip Morris International by 1.2% in Q4, Holdings Worth $421M

Altria Q1 Earnings: Adjusted EPS Up 7.3%, Reaffirms 2026 Guidance

Coca-Cola Executive Nancy Quan Sells 31,625 Shares After Exercising Options at Avg Price of $80.93

Oppenheimer Lowers Costco Q3 Earnings Forecast, Raises Target Price to $1,160 and Maintains Outperform Rating

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The biggest retailer in the country announced an increase in sales, however, consumers are gravitating towards cheaper products and reducing spending in certain areas, indicating a possible concern for the U.S. economy.

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Walmart's shares drop as investors worry about cost-conscious shoppers. Sales up, but consumers opting for lower-priced items.

Cincinnati-based retail giant Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) has scheduled its first quarter earnings conference call for June 18, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET. During the call, the company's management will discuss the financial and operational outcomes for the first quarter of 2026. This event is highly anticipated by investors and analysts eager to gain insights into Kroger's performance.

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Kroger Announces First Quarter Conference Call with Investors

Kroger has scheduled its first-quarter 2026 earnings conference call for June 18, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The call will be available via webcast at ir.kroger.com, with an on-demand replay expected around 1:00 p.m. ET on the same day.

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At its annual meeting on May 20, 2026, Sprouts Farmers Market shareholders approved a non-binding advisory resolution on executive pay for fiscal 2025 and favored annual votes on executive pay, with the next vote scheduled for 2027. Additionally, shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers as the independent accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 3, 2027.

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Sprouts Farmers Market shareholders approve say-on-pay proposal at annual meeting

On May 21, 2026, the S&P 500 closed higher, buoyed by optimism for a U.S.-Iran peace deal. The utilities sector outperformed, led by Vistra Energy, as investors shifted to stable stocks amid rising Treasury yields. Conversely, the consumer staples sector declined, primarily due to Walmart's disappointing earnings report, which raised concerns about consumer spending.

- The S&P 500 closed higher due to optimism surrounding a U.S.-Iran peace deal after trading negatively for most of the day.  
- The utilities sector emerged as the top performer, driven by a shift to stable, earnings-focused companies amid rising Treasury yields, with Vistra Energy leading the gains.  
- In contrast, the consumer staples sector declined significantly, impacted by a disappointing earnings report from Walmart, which indicated potential challenges for consumer spending.

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Pomerantz Law Firm is investigating claims on behalf of Shake Shack, Inc. investors regarding potential securities fraud by the company and its officers. Shake Shack reported a Q1 2026 operating loss of $2.6 million, down from a profit last year, leading to a 28.26% drop in stock price to $69.24. The firm is known for its work in corporate and securities class litigation.

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15:33 ETINVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Shake Shack, Inc. - SHAK

Pomerantz Law Firm is investigating claims on behalf of investors of The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) regarding potential securities fraud or unlawful business practices by the company and its officers. Following Clorox's Q3 fiscal 2026 results, which revealed a decrease in gross margin and a lowered full-year outlook, the stock price fell by 9.67% to $87.11 per share.

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15:33 ETINVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Clorox Company - CLX

Greg Melich, Evercore ISI, joins 'Power Lunch' to talk what he is taking away from Walmart and what that is signalling about the economy.

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Consumers have been 'value-focused' for well over a year, says Evercore ISI's Greg Melich

Walmart shares fell despite a 7.3% rise in first-quarter revenue to $177.8 billion and a 5% increase in operating income to $7.5 billion. Comparable sales grew 4.1%, aided by a 3% rise in transactions. However, higher fuel prices pressured profitability, leading to cautious forecasts for the second quarter, which disappointed investors and caused a drop in shares.

- Walmart reported a 7.3% increase in first-quarter revenue to $177.8 billion, surpassing expectations, with a 5% rise in operating income to $7.5 billion.  
- Despite strong sales, concerns over rising costs, particularly higher fuel prices affecting profitability, led to a cautious outlook for the upcoming months, as the company projected lower sales and profit forecasts for the second quarter.  
- Walmart reaffirmed its full-year net sales growth outlook of 3.5% to 4.5%, along with adjusted earnings per share estimates between $2.75 and $2.85.

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Walmart Slips Despite Solid Sales Growth

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The U.S. beverage alcohol industry continues to contract, with core spirits down 4.4% in volume and 5.7% in revenue, while wine sees a volume decline of 8.3% and revenue down 5.3%. However, March 2026 showed slight improvement in wine revenue, influenced by calendar timing. Ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDs) are a growth area, outperforming broader trends with a 30% increase in dollars. The industry faces challenges from inflation and changing consumer behavior, leading to SKU rationalization and a shift towards value-oriented purchasing.

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