This Retail Giant Is TD Cowen's 'Best Stock' For 2024
Portfolio Pulse from Erica Kollmann
TD Cowen has selected Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) as its 'Best Stock' pick for 2024, maintaining an Outperform rating and a price target of $188. Senior retail analyst Oliver Chen highlighted Walmart's leadership in retail technology, strategic investments in AI, e-commerce, and digital advertising. Chen emphasized the importance of AI and robotics for future profitability and sees Walmart as a defensive investment, especially in uncertain economic conditions due to its focus on value and grocery sales. Walmart shares have risen nearly 8% in 2023.

December 13, 2023 | 7:53 pm
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Walmart, Inc. (WMT) has been named TD Cowen's 'Best Stock' for 2024 with an Outperform rating and a $188 price target. The company's strategic investments in AI, e-commerce, and digital advertising are expected to drive future profitability and provide a defensive position in uncertain economic times.
The positive outlook from TD Cowen, including a high price target and the designation as 'Best Stock' for 2024, is likely to instill confidence in investors and could lead to a short-term increase in Walmart's stock price. The emphasis on Walmart's investment in technology and its position as a defensive play in the grocery sector during uncertain economic times further supports the potential for stock appreciation.
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