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Japan Stock Market May See Additional Support

(RTTNews) - The Japan stock market on Wednesday halted the two-day slide in which it had tumbled almost 1,300 points or 2 percent. The Nikkei now sits just above the 64,620-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Thursday.

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Better Retail Stock for 2026: Alibaba vs. Walmart

Alibaba trades at a steep discount on valuation metrics but carries geopolitical risks, while Walmart's scale and cash generation come at a premium price.

  • Alibaba's 2026 revenue grows 3% to $148.4 billion
  • Walmart reports 5% revenue increase to $713.2 billion
  • Walmart's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.7x, lower than Alibaba's

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