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Walmart had the two most unusually active options in Wednesday trading with Vol/OI ratios above 140. Two option strategies were in play on the puts. Both have their merits. Here’s why.

The winds of uncertainty are shaking the foundation of economic optimism. From policy upheavals and global crises to the stubborn creep of inflation, growth prospects appear clouded. In this turbulent landscape, consumer staples, Walmart (WMT), Colgate-Palmolive (CL), and Kimberly-Clark (KMB), could provide a shield against market volatility. Continue to read….

Walmart shares are trading around their all-time high of $93.59 Wednesday morning. The stock is trading higher by some 13% over the trailing month.

Walmart has outperformed the retail industry over the past year, and analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Walmart (NYSE:WMT), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in WMT usually suggests something big is about…

E-commerce is a growing trend, but most folks still prefer to shop in stores. That makes these dominant retail stocks worth a closer look.

These corporate giants could be the next entrants to the $1 trillion market cap club.

Sentiment was bullish on the final trading session of November, with chip stocks leading the charge.

Defensive stocks are essential for shielding one’s portfolio from market volatility, as they tend to perform well even during economic downturns. Thus, fundamentally solid consumer staples stocks Walmart (WMT), Costco (COST), and Target (TGT) might be ideal buys to shield one’s portfolio amid market volatility. Keep reading.