US Stocks Movement | Walmart Rises 3% to a Record High, to Be Included in the Nasdaq 100 Index

Glonghui January 13｜America’s largest retailer Walmart (WMT.US) closed up 3% at $117.97, hitting a record high with a total market capitalization of $940.241 billion. According to reports, Walmart will replace AstraZeneca as a constituent stock in the Nasdaq 100 Index, taking AstraZeneca’s place in the index, with the adjustment set to take effect on January 20, 2026. In addition, Walmart and Google stated in a joint announcement that traditional website or app-based searches are transitioning to an AI agent-driven business model, which represents the next great transformation in the retail industry.