Research analysts at Morgan Stanley ( NYSE: MS) lifted their EPS estimates on shares of Wal Mart Stores ( NYSE: WMT) in a report released on Friday. 
Share:  <span class="sent">Research analysts at Morgan Stanley ( NYSE: MS) lifted their EPS estimates on shares of Wal Mart Stores ( NYSE: WMT) in a report released on Friday.</span> Tweet this   read full story

Asda has seen this replicated in its stores, with sales of kids treats like magazines and small toys up 11% year on year. Judith McKenna, chief operating office at Asda, said: "What this quarter's Mumdex makes clear is that it's tough and getting tougher. Mums have one eye on balancing the day to day, and the other firmly on the future and what it holds for their kids. "While economists and politicians are talking about a double dip recession and austerity measures, what concerns mums most are the real long term consequences for their kids. 
Share:  Asda has seen this replicated in its stores, with sales of kids treats like magazines and small toys up 11% year on year. <span class="sent">Judith McKenna, chief operating office at Asda, said: "What this quarter's Mumdex makes clear is that it's tough and getting tougher.</span> Mums have one eye on balancing the day to day, and the other firmly on the future and what it holds for their kids. "While economists and politicians are talking about a double dip recession and austerity measures, what concerns mums most are the real long term consequences for their kids. Tweet this   read full story

In a company update published earlier today, the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. maintained its Neutral rating for Wal Mart Stores, Inc. ( NYSE: WMT) and raised its price target from $58.00 to $63.00 .Goldman Sachs said in its report "Following WMT's 1Q12 EPS release, we are updating our FY12/13/14 EPS estimates to $4.90/$5.21/$5.51 from $4.72/$5.00/$5.28. 
Share:  <span class="sent">In a company update published earlier today, the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. maintained its Neutral rating for Wal Mart Stores, Inc. ( NYSE: WMT) and raised its price target from $58.00 to $63.00 .Goldman Sachs said in its report "Following WMT's 1Q12 EPS release, we are updating our FY12/13/14 EPS estimates to $4.90/$5.21/$5.51 from $4.72/$5.00/$5.28.</span> Tweet this   read full story

JP Morgan increases its price target from $64 to $67 on Wal Mart Stores ( NYSE: WMT) and reiterates its rating of Overweight on strong momentum..  
Share:  <span class="sent">JP Morgan increases its price target from $64 to $67 on Wal Mart Stores ( NYSE: WMT) and reiterates its rating of Overweight on strong momentum.. </span> Tweet this   read full story

The supermarket also saw customer numbers increase 2.9 per cent, which it attributed to the success of its price guarantee scheme, which gives customers their money back if it fails to be 10 per cent cheaper than its rivals Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons or Waitrose. "Customers really valued our price leadership, the ongoing improvements in quality and our commitment to warm and friendly service," chief executive Andy Clarke said. The group added three new stores in Worcester, Ramsgate and Tunsbridge Wells in the quarter, bringing the total number of stores it owns in the UK to 544. Meanwhile its parent company Walmart reported a better than expected quarterly profit as more shoppers flocked to its US discount stores. 
Share:  The supermarket also saw customer numbers increase 2.9 per cent, which it attributed to the success of its price guarantee scheme, which gives customers their money back if it fails to be 10 per cent cheaper than its rivals Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons or Waitrose. <span class="sent">"Customers really valued our price leadership, the ongoing improvements in quality and our commitment to warm and friendly service," chief executive Andy Clarke said.</span> The group added three new stores in Worcester, Ramsgate and Tunsbridge Wells in the quarter, bringing the total number of stores it owns in the UK to 544. Meanwhile its parent company Walmart reported a better than expected quarterly profit as more shoppers flocked to its US discount stores. Tweet this   read full story

That's above the 1.4 per cent estimate from Wall Street and the third consecutive quarterly gain. Wal Mart's U. S business clearly turned the corner in the first quarter, said Charles Holley, chief financial officer in a call with reporters. "We are very pleased with our start of this year," said Holley in a call with reporters. "You are seeing momentum." 
Share:  That's above the 1.4 per cent estimate from Wall Street and the third consecutive quarterly gain. <span class="sent"><span class="company">Wal Mart</span>'s U. S business clearly turned the corner in the first quarter, said <span class="analyst">Charles Holley</span>, chief financial officer in a call with reporters.</span> "We are very pleased with our start of this year," said Holley in a call with reporters. "You are seeing momentum."....<span class="company">Wal Mart</span>'s U. S business clearly turned the corner in the first quarter, said Charles <span class="analyst">Holley</span>, chief financial officer in a call with reporters. <span class="sent">"We are very pleased with our start of this year," said <span class="analyst">Holley</span> in a call with reporters.</span> "You are seeing momentum.". The company's U. S business wasn't the only division that posted revenue gains. Tweet this   read full story