DJIA Only Had One Winner - Wal-Mart (WMT)
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Price: $111.55 +0.76%
Overall Analyst Rating:
SELL (= Flat)
Dividend Yield: 0.2%
EPS Growth %: +8.8%
Overall Analyst Rating:
SELL (= Flat)
Dividend Yield: 0.2%
EPS Growth %: +8.8%
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Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) was the only stock in the Dow Jones Industrial Average to close in positive territory. Today's gain, $0.43 (+0.86%), was attributed to February same-store sales and an increased annual dividend.
Comparable store sales (without fuel) rose 2.5% at Wal-Mart Stores and 2.8% at Sam's Club or 2.6% total. Total company comps rose 3% with Fuel.
WMT approved an increase in the annual dividend to $0.95 per share, 8% over the $0.88 per share paid during fiscal year 2008.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Wal-Mart) operates retail stores in various formats around the world. [SM]
Comparable store sales (without fuel) rose 2.5% at Wal-Mart Stores and 2.8% at Sam's Club or 2.6% total. Total company comps rose 3% with Fuel.
WMT approved an increase in the annual dividend to $0.95 per share, 8% over the $0.88 per share paid during fiscal year 2008.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Wal-Mart) operates retail stores in various formats around the world. [SM]
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