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Feb 18, 2026
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LONG
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Walmart is gaining market share across all income cohorts, including high-income earners. Green compares the current AI cycle to the 2000 internet boom, noting that incumbents who adapted (Walmart/Target) won, while those who didn't (Sears) died. In a bifurcated retail environment, scale and data are the new moats. WMT is successfully blending physical retail with digital advertising and AI-driven supply chain efficiency. It is a "Phygital" winner. LONG. WMT and COST are defensive growth plays that benefit from trade-down behavior and technological adaptation. Valuation is high (WMT at 50x mentioned), leaving little room for earnings disappointment. |
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Bloomberg Surveillance 2/18/2026...
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