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Flipkart pauses IPO discussions amid rising volatility in markets

Walmart-owned Flipkart has indefinitely paused its IPO plans due to rising market volatility and a crowded pipeline of upcoming public issues. This decision follows similar postponements by other major tech firms, as Flipkart focuses on aggressive investment in its quick commerce arm, Flipkart Minutes, to drive growth amidst stagnating e-commerce…

The Economic Times

Walmart CEO meets PM Modi, signals deeper India investment

Walmart CEO John Furner met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting focused on India's economic growth and investment opportunities. Walmart has sourced $40 billion in goods from India. The company is expanding its digital commerce and payments sectors. Flipkart and PhonePe are planning public listings in India. Walmart…

The Economic Times

Coca-Cola, Walmart, and Adobe show how AI is rewriting CEO succession

AI readiness has become the new filter for the next generation of CEOs.

Fortune

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Walmart CEO steps down and he's not the only one — here's how AI is reshaping corporate leadership

CEOs from companies such as Walmart, Coca-Cola, and Adobe have stepped down from their positions with reasons that point to the surge of modern AI

Tom’s Guide

How to Play 3 Major CEO Transitions in Early 2026

A CEO transition can be a scary moment for a company, but it can also present significant opportunities for investors watching closely.

MarketBeat

How Walmart CEO John Furner is using his father’s lessons—and AI—to steer a $1 trillion giant

John Furner recently took the reins of Walmart, and now leads a $1 trillion retail giant. But it’s the early-life lessons from his dad that helped shape his leadership today.

Fortune

Amazon dethrones Walmart as No. 1 on the Fortune 500. There's a big upside to their rivalry

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Walmart exec says it’s ‘unfortunate’ that other companies are slashing workforces in the name of AI—it’s offering training to 1.6 million workers instead

Trillion-dollar retail giant Walmart says it’s not using AI to slash headcount. Instead, it’s providing workers with free access to Google AI training.

Fortune

With New CEOs, Is Walmart or Target the Better Buy Going Forward?

As the two Dividend Kings look to the future with new CEOs, one company is better positioned to reward its shareholders moving forward.

MarketBeat

AI is changing the CEO's role—and could lead to a changing of the guard

Even seasoned CEOs must show they can match the speed of technological change—and generate tangible returns from investments in it.

Fortune

Meet Walmart's new CEO, John Furner: Once an hourly worker, he'll helm the top company in the Fortune 500

Furner said he learned the value of hard work from his grandfather, who was a farmer.

Fortune

A once-unthinkable C-suite appointment solidifies Walmart's new identity as a tech company

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Fortune

Why Walmart Continues to Rally While Executives Sell the Stock

Investors are embracing Walmart as a high-growth technology hybrid even as executives execute planned stock sales amid a historic leadership transition.

MarketBeat

The Walmart C-suite reshuffle shows how the retailer sees itself now: as a tech company

The retail giant is bolstering its tech cred with a focus on AI and e-commerce, and a major appointment.

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International Business Times UK

Walmart Boss Doug McMillon Warns AI Chatbots Will Soon Change Literally Every Job

Walmart partners with Google Gemini for AI shopping. Seamless checkout within the chatbot launches soon in the US.

Barchart

Walmart Is Getting a New CEO. Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold WMT Stock Here?

A leadership change is marking a new chapter in Walmart’s strategy.

Benzinga

Walmart Warns Tariffs May Still Cause Price Hikes For Everyday Items Despite Some 'Relief' On Food Inflation

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) delivered a powerhouse third-quarter performance on Thursday, beating Wall Street expectations and raising its full-year guidance. However, amidst reports of strong revenue growth, executives cautioned that while grocery prices are stabilizing, tariffs remain a lingering variable that could impact the cost of household items.

Benzinga

Walmart Q3 FY26 Earnings Call Transcript

Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) reported third-quarter financial results before the market open on Thursday. The transcript from the earnings call has been provided below.

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International Business Times

Could John Furner Be The Leader To Take Walmart Into Its Next Era?

Furner first joined Walmart in 1993 as a part-time store associate. Over the years, he climbed through a variety of roles, store operations, merchandising, sourcing, and even took on international responsibility by working in Walmart's China division.

Fortune

A tale of two CEO successions: Walmart’s clean break vs. Target’s much-criticized transition

Both companies have new incoming CEOs, but Walmart’s appointment has been better received by Wall Street.

Fortune

Why John Furner is the CEO Walmart thinks it needs right now

Walmart’s next CEO will have to prove that an old-school retailer can think like a tech firm without losing its soul.

International Business Times UK

Doug McMillon Steps Down: Will Walmart's New CEO Keep the World's Largest Retailer on Top?

Doug McMillon retires after transforming Walmart into a tech-driven powerhouse. John Furner will succeed him, but can he sustain Walmart's dominance in a volatile retail market?

Fortune

Meet Walmart's new CEO, John Furner: Once an hourly worker, he'll helm the top company in the Fortune 500

Furner said he learned the value of hard work from his grandfather, who was a farmer.

The Guardian - US

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to step down after more than a decade in role

John Furner, the retail chain’s boss in the US, will succeed McMillion as global CEO after 31 January

International Business Times

Who Is John Furner? Everything We Know About Walmart's New CEO As Doug McMillon Announces Exit

Walmart's long-planned leadership transition is officially underway.

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