Wal~Mart

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Stock Symbol:
WMT

Stock Exchange:
NYSE

RSS Feeds From Company:
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RSS Feeds from other sources:
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Industry:
Retail/Grocery

What they Produce:
Known for its low pricing and wide selection of goods, Wal-Mart has become the undisputed king of retailing. It is also a feared giant for its sheer size and pricing power. The company also operates Neighborhood Markets. Generally, they are located in markets with Wal-Mart Supercenters, supplementing a strong food distribution network and providing added convenience while maintaining Wal-Mart's Every Day Low Prices. First opened in 1998, there are 150 Neighborhood Markets, averaging 42,000 square feet, feature a wide variety of products, including fresh produce, deli foods, fresh meat and dairy items, health and beauty aids, one-hour photo and traditional photo developing services, drive-through pharmacies, stationery and paper goods, pet supplies, and household chemicals. Neighborhood Markets employ 95 associates on average and offer aboutÂ 29,000 items.

Current P/E Ratio:
11.79

52 Week High/Low:
47.77 - 57.90

Who is their competition:
[|Target Corporation] [|Kmart] [|Meijer]