If you're a long-time shareholder in Walmart (WMT) stock wondering why the world's largest retailer effected a three-for-one stock split near the end of February, well, the move wasn't for you.

Shares of Walmart (NYSE: WMT) are climbing on Wednesday. The retail giant's stock gained 7% as of 1: ... appeared to resonate with investors. This historical pattern suggests Walmart could ...

Earnings per share for Walmart's most recent quarter was $0.66 on an adjusted basis, up from $0.60 in the year-ago quarter when adjusted for a 3-for-1 stock split. Operating income rose 8.3% ...

First opened in 1962 by Sam Walton, Walmart quickly exploded into a retail empire turning over hundreds of billions of ...