WMT ticks up after leadership reshuffle ahead of CEO handover
New York, January 17, 2026, 10:05 EST — Market closed.
Walmart Inc. shares finished Friday 0.42% higher, closing at $119.70. The retailer announced a major shake-up across its operating units ahead of John Furner’s CEO debut next month. (Investing)
The U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, pushing the next trading session to Tuesday. This extended pause gives portfolio managers extra time to weigh if recent shifts point to standard succession plans or hint at deeper unrest. (New York Stock Exchange)
The timing is both crucial and inconvenient. Walmart is shaking up leadership across its key divisions — U.S. stores, international operations, and Sam’s Club — as it ramps up its…
