leadership shake-up hits as Nasdaq-100 debut looms
New York, January 18, 2026, 10:06 EST — Market closed.
Walmart (WMT) shares closed Friday at $119.70, gaining roughly 0.7%. The boost came after the company announced leadership changes effective Feb. 1, with John Furner set to become CEO. (Walmart Corporate News)
The reshuffle installs new leaders at critical operating units as Walmart strives to stay ahead in a retail market investors see as a test of U.S. consumer resilience. It comes amid ongoing inflation concerns and trade policy uncertainties that could disrupt major supply chains, Reuters reported. (Reuters)
Furner described the change as a structural shift rather than a reset. “With AI transforming retail at a fast pace, we’re centralizing our platforms…
