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Microsoft & Walmart

36 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026

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Microsoft: Microsoft ranked No. 18 and was one of four U.S. tech companies with over $100 billion in profits, reflecting its strong financial performance.
Walmart: Walmart dropped to No. 2 after 12 years at the top, reflecting Amazon's growth. Still a major retailer but lost the top spot.
Jul 28, 2026 · 17 articles
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Business
Microsoft: Microsoft was said to have pulled back some AI offerings, illustrating how corporations are adjusting their calculations for incorporating the technology due to cost concerns.
Walmart: Walmart is limiting employee access to its in-house AI tool, Code Puppy, due to high demand and associated costs, indicating a recalibration of its AI strategy.
Jun 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Microsoft: Declined over 3%, a major drag on the S&P 500.
Walmart: Due to report earnings on Aug 20; key retail bellwether.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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Tech
Microsoft: Microsoft is a featured speaker at the EmTech AI 2026 conference, with Ali Farhadi from its AI intelligence team discussing super-intelligent ecosystems.
Walmart: Walmart is a featured speaker at the EmTech AI 2026 conference, with Donna Morris discussing integrating AI into the workforce.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Microsoft: Microsoft's Microsoft — Xbox unit is undergoing major layoffs under Sharma, drawing scrutiny to her Fed role.
Walmart: Walmart's former CEO McMillon serves on the data task force, but Walmart itself is not directly affected.
Apr 20, 2026 · 35 articles
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International
Microsoft: Microsoft>>> gained after reports indicated the company would release a new coding model, contributing to the tech sector's rally.
Walmart: Walmart shares were down, reflecting weakness in the consumer staples sector.
May 27, 2026 · 101 articles
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Domestic
Microsoft: Announced price increases for electronics due to rising semiconductor and electricity costs.
Walmart: Rolled back prices on thousands of items, providing relief to consumers and earning praise from Trump.
Jul 14, 2026 · 29 articles
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Business
Microsoft: Among companies that have recently trimmed their workforce, reflecting cautious hiring amid economic uncertainty.
Walmart: Among companies that have recently trimmed their workforce, reflecting cautious hiring amid economic uncertainty.
Jul 30, 2026 · 26 articles
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Microsoft: Microsoft is represented by its executive Asha Sharma, highlighting the tech sector's role in the review.
Walmart: Former CEO Doug McMillon participates, but Walmart itself is not directly affected.
Apr 20, 2026 · 71 articles
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Microsoft: Microsoft climbed 5.4%, adding to the tech sector's rally and reflecting positive sentiment in software services.
Walmart: Walmart was down 2.6%, contributing to the weakness observed in consumer staples shares.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
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International
Microsoft: Microsoft has committed USD 17.5 billion to expand its cloud infrastructure in India, indicating strong investment interest in the country's digital sector.
Walmart: Walmart executives visited India, exploring investment opportunities and indicating growing business interest in the Indian market.
May 21, 2026 · 109 articles
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International
Microsoft: Microsoft's stock fell in premarket trading due to higher yields and risk-off sentiment.
Walmart: Walmart is set to report earnings, which could be affected by consumer spending and inflation.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
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Business
Microsoft: Cut 4,800 jobs, about 2.1% of its global workforce, including many at Microsoft — Xbox, reflecting broader tech sector layoffs.
Walmart: Among companies that have recently trimmed their workforce, contributing to layoff trends.
Jul 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Microsoft: Microsoft cut 4,800 jobs (2.1% of workforce), including many in its Xbox division, highlighting ongoing tech sector layoffs.
Walmart: Walmart has trimmed its workforce, reflecting broader corporate belt-tightening.
Jul 16, 2026 · 21 articles
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Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as Bill Gates' former company; not directly affected.
Walmart: Walmart was among retailers affected by Phia's referral overrides; may review affiliate practices.
Jul 11, 2026 · 7 articles
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Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as a cloud service provider investing heavily in AI, contributing to demand for Nvidia's chips.
Walmart: Walmart is used as a valuation comparison, having a higher P/E than Nvidia despite lower growth.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Microsoft: Microsoft is due to report earnings this week, a separate market event.
Walmart: Walmart>>>'s results will provide insight into how consumers are faring with high energy prices, which are directly influenced by the US-Iran conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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International
Microsoft: Microsoft is due to report earnings this week, a separate market event.
Walmart: Walmart>>>'s results will provide insight into how consumers are faring with high energy prices, which are directly influenced by the US-Iran conflict.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
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International
Microsoft: Microsoft is one of the US tech titans whose earnings investors are looking ahead to this week, which could influence market sentiment.
Walmart: Walmart>>> fell sharply after issuing a cautious outlook and warning about pressure on consumers.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
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Walmart: Walmart is offering competing sales during Amazon (company)'s October Prime Day, seeking to attract customers with its own discounts on various products, including tablets.
Oct 03, 2025 · 10 articles
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Domestic
Walmart: Walmart, one of the largest users of H-1B visas, is expected to face increased costs and difficulties in maintaining its workforce due to the new visa fee.
Oct 03, 2025 · 6 articles
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Walmart: Walmart is mentioned as backing Walmart — Flipkart, a rival to Amazon (company) in the Indian e-commerce market.
Dec 10, 2025 · 22 articles
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Business
Walmart: Walmart-backed Walmart — Flipkart is a competitor to Amazon (company) in the Indian e-commerce market.
Dec 10, 2025 · 7 articles
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Tech
Nov 30, 2025 · 6 articles
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Walmart: Walmart plans to trim its stake in Walmart — PhonePe by about 12% in the upcoming IPO, selling a significant portion of its shares.
Mar 04, 2026 · 10 articles
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Feb 19, 2026 · 6 articles
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Feb 03, 2026 · 6 articles
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Jan 22, 2026 · 7 articles
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Jan 20, 2026 · 8 articles
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International
Mar 16, 2026 · 13 articles
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