Walmart Stock
In short
Walmart stock represents the ownership shares of the American retail giant, currently trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WMT.
In plain words
When you buy this stock, you own a tiny piece of the company. If the company makes a profit and grows, the value of your share usually goes up. You might also receive regular cash payments called dividends.
A simple example
If you buy one share for £100 and the company performs well, your share might be worth £110 a year later. You could also receive a small amount of money just for holding the share.
Why it matters
It is a key indicator of how much people are spending on everyday goods. Investors watch it to judge the health of the global consumer economy.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse it with the stock of individual competitors like Target or Amazon.