Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is a multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of discount department stores, grocery stores, and warehouse clubs around the world. The company is known for its commitment to providing a wide variety of products, from groceries and household goods to electronics and apparel, all at competitive prices. With a focus on everyday low pricing, Wal-Mart aims to enhance customer convenience by offering a one-stop shopping experience, alongside services such as online shopping and curbside pickup. The company is also engaged in various sustainability initiatives and community programs, reflecting its dedication to responsible retail practices. Read More
Shares of on-demand food delivery service DoorDash (NYSE:DASH)
jumped 4.3% in the afternoon session after a director at the company and partner at a major investor, Sequoia Capital, purchased approximately $100 million worth of its shares.
Shares of online study and academic help platform Chegg (NYSE:CHGG) fell 8.7% in the afternoon session after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took action against peer company Illuminate Education, Inc. over a major data breach. The FTC's complaint alleged that Illuminate's security failures led to a hack that exposed the personal data of more than 10 million students. This news raised concerns among investors about the possibility of increased regulatory scrutiny and data security issues across the entire education technology industry. The action against a fellow company in the sector appeared to negatively affect investor confidence in other education technology stocks.
Shares of blockchain infrastructure company Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) fell 5.8% in the afternoon session after a broad sell-off in the cryptocurrency market, driven by a sharp drop in the price of Bitcoin, weighed on crypto-related stocks.
Shares of global car rental company Hertz (NASDAQ:HTZ)
fell 4.7% in the afternoon session after a generally bearish sentiment from analysts and technical indicators weighed on the stock.
Since the middle of the last decade, many major online retailers have begun extending discounts to a five-day period starting on Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, terming it Cyber Week.
London, United Kingdom, Dec 01, 2025, The financial markets enter a decisive period as two major events converge: Nvidia’s highly anticipated earnings report on Wednesday and Walmart’s earnings on Thursday, which for the first time carry direct implications for the cryptocurrency market. With concerns about an AI bubble, questions about corporate investment in advanced chips, and new developments around Bitcoin and Ethereum adoption inside Walmart’s OnePay app, traders are preparing for a week that could shape market momentum heading into the final stretch of the year.
The puzzle pieces are in place for the world's largest retailer by revenue to reach a milestone in 2026 that only a dozen public companies globally have achieved.
