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Looking At Walmart's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Investors with significant capital have taken a bearish stance on Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT), with 68% of recent unusual options trades being bearish. Benzinga's options scanner detected 16 uncommon trades, with a predicted price range of $83.33 to $140.0. Analysts have mixed ratings, with target prices ranging from $116 to $125. Walmart's current stock price is $115.86, down by -0.8%. The next earnings report is due in 65 days.

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FDA Warns Major Retailers For Selling Recalled Baby Formula Linked To Infant Botulism Outbreak

The FDA issued warnings to four major retailers for selling recalled ByHeart infant formula linked to a botulism outbreak. Despite the recall, the formula was found on shelves at Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, and Target in multiple states. The outbreak involved 51 cases across 19 states, prompting ByHeart to recall all its products. Infant botulism can cause severe symptoms, including breathing difficulties.

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Walmart (WMT) Receives a Buy from Evercore ISI

Evercore ISI analyst Greg Melich reiterated a Buy rating on Walmart with a price target of $120. Melich, a 4-star analyst with a 9.9% average return, focuses on Consumer Cyclical stocks. BMO Capital also rated Walmart as a Buy with a $125 target. This reflects positive investment research sentiment towards Walmart.

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From Walmart to Nestle, CEO churn sweeps global consumer goods makers

In 2025, several global consumer goods companies announced major CEO changes. Kraft Heinz appointed Steve Cahillane as CEO ahead of a planned split. Unilever replaced Hein Schumacher with Fernando Fernandez. Stanley Black & Decker, Hershey, Hindustan Unilever, Kenvue, Diageo, Procter & Gamble, Target, Nestle, Walmart, Kohl's Corp, Coca-Cola, Altria, and Lululemon Athletica also made significant leadership changes, reflecting a trend of CEO churn in the industry.

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Consumers are feeling gloomy about the economy. Here's why they're spending anyway

Despite low consumer sentiment and a shaky job market, U.S. shoppers are spending during the holiday season. Retailers like Walmart and Costco exceeded sales expectations, driven by resilient lower-income consumers and higher-income individuals benefiting from rising home values and stock market gains. Holiday spending remains a priority, even amid economic concerns, as families prioritize the season. However, economic warning signs persist, with layoffs and a slowing labor market.

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