Walmart

WMT

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Walmart (WMT) shares hit a fresh all-time high Wednesday, adding to gains that followed news yesterday the big box retailer had become the latest company to team up with ChatGPT developer OpenAI.

Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner said the company is increasing its investments in U.S.-made products and suppliers as a strategic priority.  Many businesses like Walmart are focused on keeping prices as low as possible for customers with rollbacks amid economic uncertainty.

Walmart (WMT 1.46%) is finding a new way to use artificial intelligence (AI). The nation's largest retailer announced a partnership with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, that will allow customers to make purchases -- and even plan their shopping lists -- through ChatGPT's app.

Walmart's agentic commerce partnership with OpenAI reportedly drove the retailer's stock 5% higher, marking its biggest one-day gain since April and taking it to a record high. The partnership could also help Walmart, whose shares have already been on the rise for three years, boost its valuation to $1 trillion, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Oct.

Walmart's U.S. head said shoppers were spending at a healthy rate and were resilient despite economic uncertainty and inflationary prices due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.

WMT's International arm surges 10.5%, fueled by booming China sales and strong Walmex and Flipkart momentum despite currency drag.

A partnership announced on Oct. 14, 2025, has sent a clear signal about the future of the retail sector. Walmart NYSE: WMT revealed it is collaborating with OpenAI to integrate shopping directly into the ChatGPT platform, complete with an Instant Checkout feature.

WMT deepens its AI push with an OpenAI partnership, bringing "AI-first shopping" and predictive digital assistants to customers and employees alike.

Walmart is deploying millions of ambient Internet of Things battery-free sensors throughout its U.S. supply chain with a plan to reach 4,600 locations by the end of 2026. The company's tech vendor Wiliot says it's the largest-ever such deployment in the retail sector.

Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to enable direct agent shopping within ChatGPT. ChatGPT has been launching partnerships in the retail space, starting with Etsy sellers.