Investors Favor Amazon Over Walmart Amid Trade War Concerns
Market sentiment suggests Amazon may weather Trump’s trade war more effectively than Walmart, despite the latter’s strong earnings performance. Walmart’s admission of impending price hikes due to tariffs failed to dampen investor enthusiasm, with shares recovering from an initial dip to post gains.
The retail giant reported a 3% revenue increase and better-than-expected operating income, yet its 53% annual stock surge overshadows Amazon’s modest 12% gain. This divergence highlights how investors perceive Amazon’s structural advantages in turbulent trade conditions.