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Im Juni 2026 vereinbarten Walmart und Alphabet-owned Wing, ihr Drohnen-Lieferungspartnerschaft auf sieben weitere US-Metropolregionen auszudehnen. Gleichzeitig setzte Walmart mit ultra-schnellen Lebensmittel- und Restaurantlieferungen sowie der Einführung von Premium-Angeboten wie dem McClaren Farms Smokehouse Angus Rinderfilet in Texas fort. Diese Schritte zeigen, wie Walmart Technologie und höherwertige Produkte nutzt, um die Benutzerfreundlichkeit zu erhöhen und sein Angebot für höhere Einkommenshaushalte zu erweitern.

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Wall Street hatte am Freitag nur eine Aufgabe: dem Start von Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX) zuzusehen. Der Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) stieg um 0,4% um 12 Uhr ET an, während der S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) um 0,1% zulegte. Der Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC)-Index sank um 0,1%, da einige bekannte Namen Platz für den neuen Kid auf dem Block machten. SpaceX, das mit einem Startpreis von $135 pro Aktie startete, aber bei $168 gehandelt wurde, stieg um 23% (Stand 12:19 Uhr ET -- wahrscheinlich eine andere Zahl, wenn Sie dies lesen). Das Unternehmen erreichte einen Marktwert von über $2 Billionen. Elon Musks Kombination aus Raumfahrt und AI-Unternehmen ist wertvoller als Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) und Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) zusammen, entspricht dem Bruttoinlandsprodukt von Kanada oder Brasilien.

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Global growth and consumer spending have been in a tight spot this year due to elevated fuel prices courtesy of the Iran war, which continue to pressure household budgets and limit discretionary spending. U.S. inflation print has come on the higher side.

But to our surprises, even with these challenges, overall consumer spending has remained resilient. That stability helped many retailers deliver solid first-quarter results, easing concerns that higher costs would significantly dent demand.

Note that the overall earnings season unfolded lately remains strong and broad-based. Companies not only easily beat consensus estimates but also provided reassuring outlook on the economy despite elevated energy costs and other risks. We also saw positive momentum on the revisions front, with estimates for the current and upcoming quarters rising.

Low Retail Expectations Set the Stage for Big Reactions

Investors were particularly encouraged by earnings reports from Dollar Tree and Best Buy. While both companies executed well in a difficult environment, the strong market reaction was also driven by how low expectations had become heading into earnings season.

Dollar Tree DLTR has added 16.6% over the past month (as of June 4, 2026). Best Buy BBY stock has jumped about 24% during the same timeframe. While Dollar Tree sells household items at low price points, Best Buy focuses on higher-priced technology and products. This shows consumers across the board are navigating difficult conditions, and that conditions were not as bad as feared.

Walmart Faces a Different Challenge

Walmart found itself on the other side of the equation. The retail giant delivered results that were largely consistent with its recent track record, but that wasn't enough to impress investors.  WMT stock has slumped 7.8% over the past month (as of June 4, 2026) due to its cautious full-year guidance and an apparently ripe valuation.

Job Growth Provides Support to Consumers

Nonfarm payrolls jumped a seasonally adjusted 172,000 in May, down slightly from the upwardly revised 179,000 in April and way higher than the Dow Jones consensus estimate for 80,000, as quoted on CNBC.

The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, as expected. Average hourly earnings rose 0.3% for the month and were up 3.4% over the past year, both in line with the Wall Street consensus, as reported by CNBC.

Earnings Growth Trend of the Retail Sector

The sector posted 1.3% earnings growth in the first quarter of this year, and is expected to record 6.9% growth in the second quarter, followed by 4.9% earnings growth in the third quarter and a 14.5% surge in the final quarter of the year.

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Overall, the earnings growth of the sector is expected to be 6.7% in 2026 (versus 20% expected earnings growth in the S&P 500) and 19.2% in 2027 (versus 16.7% expected earnings growth in the S&P 500).

Bottom Line

While the situation is not that grave for the space, the earnings growth momentum is not too bullish either for the near term. Inflation has been a constant concern. Rates may rise ahead, which may force the Fed to act in a hawkish manner.

But the valuation of retail stocks is currently cheap. State Street PDR S&P Retail ETF XRT trades at a forward price/earnings ratio of 14.03X, while State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY trades at a forward price/earnings ratio of 22.83X.

The cheaper valuation than the S&P 500 ETF may indicate that ETFs like XRT may turn around even if the retail sector’s earnings growth lags the key U.S. equity gauge. VanEck Retail ETF RTH is another play in this arena.

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Vita Coco stock has rallied to record highs this year as the coconut water market explodes amid rising health and wellness trends.

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Optimism sweeps markets after US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat of further strikes against Iran (Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS)·Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/AFP

Asian and European stocks gained and oil dipped Friday after US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat of further strikes on Iran and said a deal could be signed in the coming days.

Iran's position remained unclear however, with foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei saying Tehran "had not reached a final conclusion on the agreement".

He added that "most of the text of the agreement was finalized, but the problem began when the US side made new demands and changed its positions".

The mood on equity markets was also buoyant ahead of the market debut later Friday of Elon Musk's SpaceX, the biggest initial public offering in history.

The $75-billion share sale puts SpaceX among Wall Street's 10 biggest companies with a valuation of just under $1.8 trillion -- ahead of Tesla, Facebook owner Meta, and Walmart.

On Thursday Wall Street had rallied and oil prices tumbled after Trump's comments, with the broad-based S&P 500 ending up 1.8 percent.

"Donald Trump's rhetoric flipped intraday from strike risk and hard military language toward no immediate attack, high-level diplomacy with Iran and talk of a deal being close enough to sign as soon as this weekend in Europe, with Vice President JD Vance expected to attend," said Stephen Innes at SPI Asset Management.

The European Central Bank raised interest rates on Thursday for the first time since 2023, after the Iran war sent oil and gas prices soaring.

Markets see a rising chance that the Federal Reserve will also increase US interest rates. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) meets next week.

"(With) inflation pressures continuing to build, there will almost certainly still be a majority in favour of a (BoJ) rate hike," said Abhijit Surya at Capital Economics.

The Nikkei on Friday closed up almost three percent while Seoul's chip-heavy Kospi gave back earlier gains to end the day 4.6 percent higher. The Hang Seng and Shanghai also rallied.

In early trade, the CAC 40 in Paris was up 1.6 percent, the DAX 30 in Frankfurt added 1.4 percent and London's FTSE firmed by just under one percent.

Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate were down by more than two percent.

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Tokyo - Nikkei 225: UP 2.81 percent at 66,020.04 (close)

Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: UP 1.42 percent at 24,593.83

Shanghai - Composite: UP 1.12 percent at 4,031.51

London - FTSE 100: UP 0.88 percent at 10,394.93

Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.1559 from $1.1579 on Thursday

Pound/dollar: DOWN at $1.3386 from $1.3418

Dollar/yen: UP at 160.36 yen from 159.78 yen

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Euro/pound: UP at 86.35 pence from 86.29 pence

Brent North Sea Crude: DOWN 2.53 percent at $88.09 a barrel

West Texas Intermediate: DOWN 2.45 percent at $85.56 a barrel

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Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) is one of the best defensive stocks to buy amid geopolitical tensions. On June 3, Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) took an important step toward enhancing supply chain efficiency across its network to enable Everyday Low Prices for customers.Walmart Inc. (WMT) Focused on Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency with New Service

The company unveiled the Prepaid Consolidation service, which allows suppliers to send products under a single national purchase order to a designated location. In return, the retailer is to merge the inventory before distributing it across its US distribution network. Consolidation of inventories is part of an effort that seeks to enhance transportation efficiency by combining shipments from various suppliers.

Prepaid Consolidation is poised to expand Walmart’s first-mile services for prepaid suppliers without changing freight terms. There will be no additional markups by third-party logistics providers for services provided. The new program should reduce shipment costs while also enhancing the delivery of goods to store shelves.

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) is a multinational retail corporation that operates a massive chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores. It functions as an omnichannel retailer, allowing customers to shop in physical stores, through e-commerce websites, and via mobile apps for delivery or curbside pickup.

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SpaceX's Starship 39 rocket launches from Starbase (RONALDO SCHEMIDT)·RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP/AFP

Elon Musk's SpaceX was set to begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange Friday with the biggest initial public offering in history expected to make the polarizing entrepreneur the world's first trillionaire.

In a filing with the US markets regulator Thursday, the company priced more than 555 million shares at $135 each, placing SpaceX in the top 10 of Wall Street's biggest companies with a valuation of just under $1.8 trillion -- ahead of Tesla, Facebook-owner Meta and Walmart.

The offering will raise over $75 billion, easily outranking Saudi Aramco's $29.4 billion debut in 2019, the previous record-holder.

Options for nearly 83 million additional shares could push the total above $86 billion.

Co-founded by Musk in 2002, the rocket startup has since expanded into a major satellite operator and has also folded in Musk's AI company -- xAI -- which includes the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

The conglomerate will trade under the ticker symbol "SPCX," and all eyes will be on how Wall Street absorbs the offering.

SpaceX is the first out of the gates among leading AI giants eyeing public markets, with OpenAI and Anthropic both recently filing initial documents with regulators.

As is traditional for high-profile debuts, executives were due to ring the opening bell to mark the start of the session -- in this case at New York's Times Square, home of the Nasdaq.

The IPO comes just over a year after Musk left President Donald Trump's administration, following a months-long stint leading the highly contentious "DOGE" effort to slash government spending -- while simultaneously juggling his CEO roles at Tesla and SpaceX.

Musk's backing of Trump and right-wing populists in Europe -- and a long list of incendiary comments on X -- has seen the entrepreneur go from a broadly admired prodigy to a deeply polarizing figure.

The record IPO is nonetheless a testament to Musk's continued support among investors, with Bloomberg reporting that the offering was more than four times oversubscribed.

Demand among retail investors -- for which 20 percent of shares were reserved -- was also reported to be high.

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The IPO is expected to mint thousands of new millionaires and several billionaires, with former and current employees -- and a long list of investors -- from the company's near quarter-century history looking to cash in.

The financials of the company are giving some on Wall Street pause, as the valuation largely depends on Musk delivering on promises worthy of science fiction, including putting data centers in space and humans on Mars using as yet unproven technology.

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A lot also hangs on a huge expansion of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service as well as the success of xAI, the maker of the Grok chatbot and Musk's rival to OpenAI and Anthropic that has yet to gain traction.

While SpaceX is growing fast -- revenue hit $18.7 billion in 2025 -- it is also losing money, producing a net loss of $4.9 billion -- mainly on spending to build AI capacity.

In an extraordinary prediction, SpaceX's filing claims it can pull in over $28.5 trillion in revenue from its various markets.

A successful debut could make him history's first trillionaire, dwarfing other billionaires in the sheer size of his fortune.

Going into Friday's listing, Musk's wealth stood at $782 billion, according to the Forbes list of the world's richest people, nearing three times that of number two, Google co-founder Larry Page.

"A trillion dollars in the hands of one man is incompatible not only with an affordable economy, but also with a healthy democracy," said Nabil Ahmed, senior director of economic justice at Oxfam America.

On the eve of the listing, activists displayed a giant inflatable Musk outside Nasdaq's offices to protest the ability to create fake sexualized images using xAI's Grok chatbot.

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Helen of Troy Limited HELE is relying on innovation as a key lever to strengthen its brand portfolio. On its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings call, management highlighted product development and digital capabilities as central to its brand-building strategy, noting that products offering style, utility and personalization continue to resonate with consumers.

The company is accelerating launches aimed at addressing evolving consumer preferences. In Home & Outdoor, Hydro Flask expanded its Micro Hydro franchise with additional sizes and introduced redesigned soft coolers and totes focused on enhanced comfort and durability. OXO is broadening its presence into adjacent categories such as food storage and feeding, while Osprey continues to expand its technical pack offerings for hiking, backpacking and travel.

Innovation remains a major driver in Beauty & Wellness. Revlon’s VersaStyler, launched exclusively at Walmart, has seen early demand surpass expectations with its time-saving all-in-one design. Curlsmith introduced the Curl Fit Reviving Mist, while Olive & June expanded its assortment with new press-on nails featuring hand-painted charms and seasonal colors. Several beauty brands also received recognition through Glamour’s 2026 Best of Beauty Awards.

Beyond product introductions, Helen of Troy is investing in AI-enabled solutions, automation and social commerce platforms such as TikTok Shop and Meta Shop to strengthen consumer engagement. The company is also enhancing analytics and advanced planning capabilities to improve responsiveness and support innovation-led brand development.

These initiatives have been reflected across brands, including Revlon, Olive & June, OXO and Hydro Flask, where new product introductions and consumer engagement efforts were notable during the latest quarter.

Helen of Troy’s Zacks Rank & Share Price Performance

Shares of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company have gained 13.2% in the past month compared with the broader Consumer Staples sector and the industry’s growth of 0.7% and 3%, respectively. HELE has also outperformed the S&P 500 index’s decline of 0.8% during the same period.

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Is Helen of Troy a Value Play Stock?

HELE trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 7.64X, notably below the industry and the sector’s average of 19.34X and 16.68X, respectively. This valuation positions the stock at a modest discount relative to both its direct peers and the broader consumer staples sector.

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The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. EL manufactures, markets and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products worldwide. It holds a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Estee Lauder’s current financial-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 4.5% and 59.6%, respectively, from the prior-year reported levels. EL delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 39.1%, on average.

Tyson Foods, Inc. TSN operates as a food company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Beef, Pork, Chicken and Prepared Foods. TSN currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. TSN delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 18.1%, on average.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Tyson Foods’ current fiscal-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 4.7% and 1.9%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers.

Hormel Foods Corporation HRL develops, processes and distributes various meat, nuts and other food products to foodservice, convenience store and commercial customers in the United States and internationally. It carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. HRL delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 3.2%, on average.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Hormel Foods’ current fiscal-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 1.5% and 5.8%, respectively, from the prior-year reported levels.

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Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) and Alphabet's (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Wing have announced a major expansion of their drone delivery partnership, adding seven new metro areas to what they describe as the nation's largest drone delivery network. The next rollout will bring the service to Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Salt Lake City, as part of a broader plan to build a 270-location network. Wing said the expansion follows well over one million commercial deliveries already completed, suggesting drone delivery could be moving from an experimental retail feature toward a more regular part of Walmart's last-mile delivery strategy.

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Wing's drones can fly at speeds of up to 60 mph and use a tether system to lower packages directly into a customer's yard or driveway in as fast as 30 minutes. Once the service becomes available, Walmart customers within the delivery range will see the option appear through Walmart's app or website based on the address connected to their account. Customers can also order directly through the Wing app, giving the partnership another customer access point as it expands beyond existing markets such as Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Atlanta.

Wing Chief Business Officer Heather Rivera said the Walmart partnership has shown that drone delivery is not just a novelty, with many customers using the service multiple times per week. Rivera added that Wing is already working with communities in the seven new markets as it accelerates toward bringing ultra-fast delivery to 40 million U.S. residents. Wing began in 2012 inside Google's X moonshot factory, tested real-world deliveries in rural Queensland, Australia, in 2014, became an independent Alphabet subsidiary in 2018, and later became the first drone operator with an FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate in 2019, giving investors a longer operating history behind the latest Walmart expansion.

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Realty Income has been paying a monthly dividend for more than 55 years without skipping a beat. Home Depot is laying the groundwork for a big comeback in a less hostile operating environment. American Express's fee-based model generates loyalty and recurring revenue.10 stocks we like better than Realty Income ›

While the SpaceX initial public offering (IPO) is firing up the market, I'll be sitting this one out. I like a top growth stock with a great story as much as anyone else, but the math here doesn't add up for me. The stock is astronomically expensive, the financials aren't compelling, and IPO stocks as a class aren't usually a great investment.

If I were looking for a great stock to buy right now, I'd be looking at sturdy dividend stocks that offer safety in an increasingly expensive market rather than hype.

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Three I'd start with are Realty Income(NYSE: O), Home Depot(NYSE: HD), and American Express(NYSE: AXP).

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1. Realty Income

Realty Income is a real estate investment trust (REIT). It owns about 15,500 properties globally, and it's one of the largest in the world.

It has a solid growth strategy that involves buying new properties or acquiring smaller REITs, and it has access to plenty of funds to keep the model going. It also has a long pipeline of new properties to consider, with $31 billion in sourced volume in the first quarter and a 9% selectivity rate.

It's reliable for strong performance because it predominantly leases its properties to large essentials companies like Walmart, Home Depot, and 7-Eleven. These are companies that consistently have high demand and generally perform well under pressure. Almost 80% of its properties are in retail, but it has also expanded into other industries to expand its reach and reduce risk.

Realty Income has a 98.9% occupancy rate and rarely dips below that, even during times of economic pressure. It's a model that works.

As a REIT, it pays out 90% of its earnings as dividends, and its dividend is very attractive for a number of reasons. One is the yield. At the current price, Realty Income's dividend yields 5.3%. The growth and reliability are just as compelling. It's one of the few companies that pays a monthly dividend, and it has paid it for more than 55 years without fail, an unmatched track record. It has raised the dividend for the past 115 quarters, or close to 30 years.

Realty is a top dividend stock that can provide security and passive income to any investor.

2. Home Depot

Home Depot stock continues to struggle amid the high mortgage rate environment, which has been putting home sales on hold. But considering the pressured operating climate, it's reporting sales and comparable sales (comps) increases, which is an impressive feat.

In the fiscal 2026 first quarter (ended May 3), sales increased 4.8% year over year, with comps up 0.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) were down from $3.45 to $3.30.

Everything was in line with management's expectations, and the company continues to expand and lay the groundwork for more success when the macroeconomy is more favorable. It plans to open 15 new stores this year, and recently completed the acquisition of Mingledorff's, a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment distributor in five Southeast U.S. states. This gives it greater access specifically to HVAC parts, and embedding this business in its enterprise leverages its powerful distribution system to create more value for its professional customers.

It's already doing that with SRS Distribution, a pro supplies company it acquired in 2024. SRS has 1,300 branches, and together with Home Depot's core 2,360 stores and 325 warehouses, it has 16,000 delivery assets.

While the stock is down, Home Depot continues to raise the dividend, and the yield is at 2.9% today.

3. American Express

American Express continues to demonstrate resilience and momentum despite stubbornly high inflation. It has a carefully crafted and maintained model that targets an affluent clientele through a fee-based rewards program, and this clientele has more spending power in any type of economy.

The fee-based model also creates loyalty and a recurring revenue stream, as well as high profitability. In the 2026 first quarter, revenue increased 11% year over year to $18.9 billion, while EPS increased 18% to $4.28. Spend growth is accelerating, up six percentage points from last year, while retention rates remain close to 100%.

The company's emphasis on travel and entertainment is a key part of its success. While U.S. consumer services spending increased 5% over last year in the first quarter, fine hotels and resorts spending increased 50%. The focus on younger consumers is also a major growth driver, with 66% of global consumer new accounts coming from millennial and Gen-Z age groups, and 73% of global new accounts on fee-based products.

With growing net income, it has ample funds to pay and raise its dividend, which yields 1.1% at the current price.

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