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Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed Thursday Afternoon

Consumer stocks were mixed Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) up 0.3% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) down 0.5%.In corporate news, PepsiCo (PEP) reported higher-than-expected fiscal Q1 results on Thursday amid affordability initiatives, while the company reiterated its full-year outlook. Shares rose 2.8%.Walmart (WMT) said Thursday it is making a "significant" investment across the US this year for remodels and opening new stores. Walmart shares added 0.3%.Sales of Tesla's (TSLA) Cybertruck were boosted by purchases from Elon Musk's other companies, Bloomberg reported, citing S&P Global Mobility registration data. Tesla declined 1%.General Motors (GM) and Ford (F) are among several companies that have held discussions with senior US defense officials about supporting increased weapons and military supplies production, the Wall Street Journal reported. GM shares were down 0.4%, and Ford fell 1.9%.

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Walmart Adds Weight Management Support Access to GLP-1 Customers

Walmart (WMT) said Thursday it has expanded its Better Care Services platform to include weight management support services for customers currently on or exploring GLP-1 therapies.The platform now offers obesity and weight management support programs from third-party providers, the company said.Price: $124.60, Change: $-0.17, Percent Change: -0.13%

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Update: Walmart Making 'Significant Investment' in US for Remodels, New Stores

(Updates with state plans starting in third paragraph.)Walmart (WMT) said Thursday it is making a "significant investment" across the US this year for remodels and opening new stores.This year's investment includes over 650 scheduled remodels to the company's Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets, as well as about 20 new store openings slated for this year and early next year, the retailer said.Walmart plans to open a new store in North Carolina this year and remodel 37 stores in the state. The opening of a new Supercenter in Celina, Texas, is planned for later this year.The company intends to remodel 12 stores in Alabama, 18 in Arizona, 56 in California, 10 in Connecticut, 58 in Florida, 13 in Georgia, 20 in Louisiana and 10 in Maryland.Remodels are also set for 13 stores in Massachusetts, 16 in Minnesota, 19 in Mississippi, nine in New Hampshire, 12 in New Jersey, 24 in New York, 25 in Oklahoma, 29 in South Carolina, 72 in Texas, seven in Utah and 19 in Virginia.The updated stores will have features including wider aisles and revamped layouts, expanded assortments, and more pickup and delivery services, the company said.Financial details were not disclosed.Price: $124.87, Change: $+0.11, Percent Change: +0.09%

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Walmart Launches New Maintenance Business, Upstream Facility Services

Walmart (WMT) on Tuesday launched Upstream Facility Services, a new business aimed at providing in-house maintenance expertise to companies across the US.Upstream primarily offers maintenance services such as HVAC, refrigeration, electrical and plumbing repairs for multi-location businesses, with a nationwide technician coverage in close proximity to customer sites.The retailer said the offering builds on the system used in its own stores for operational efficiency.Price: $124.95, Change: $+0.39, Percent Change: +0.31%

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Walmart Joins Sustainability Program US Cotton Trust Protocol

Walmart (WMT) has joined the US Cotton Trust Protocol, a sustainability and traceability program for the resource, the US Cotton Trust Protocol said Tuesday.Walmart's membership gives it access to sustainability data from US cotton growers and the ability to track the movement of the crop through its supply chain, according to the US Cotton Trust Protocol.Price: $122.71, Change: $-1.86, Percent Change: -1.49%

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