WAL MART rennt und rennt und rennt ...

Datum 29.04.2008 - Uhrzeit 21:25 (© BörseGo AG 2007, Autor: Berteit Rene, Technischer Analyst, © GodmodeTrader - http://www.godmode-trader.de/)
WKN: 860853 | ISIN: US9311421039 | Intradaykurs: Wal Mart - Kürzel: WMT - ISIN: US9311421039

Börse: NYSE in USD / Kursstand: 58,53 $

Rückblick: Nachdem die WAL MART - Aktie Ende März und dann noch einmal Anfang April jeweils ein großes Kaufsignal generieren konnte, steigt die Aktie in einem sehr dynamischen Aufwärtstrend kontinuierlich an und nähert sich heute der oberen Trendkanalbegrenzung bei 59,10 - 60,35 $.

Damit ist der Aktie in den kommenden Tagen erhöhte Aufmerksamkeit zu schenken, da hier durchaus Gewinnmitnahmen einsetzen könnten. Oberhalb der kurzfristigen Unterstützung bei 55,75 $ ist aber selbst der kurzfristig sehr dynamische Aufwärtstrend vollkommen intakt. Mittelfristig hingegen liegt der entscheidende Unterstützungsbereich nun zwischen 53,55 $ und 51,63 $, in dem diverse technische Elemente zusammenlaufen.

Charttechnischer Ausblick: Die Aktie der WAL MART könnte es in den kommenden Tagen schwerer haben, weitere Kursgewinne zu verzeichnen. Eine im Bereich von 59,10 - 60,35 $ einsetzende Korrekturbewegung wäre hier durchaus zu erwarten, in der die Kurse zunächst noch einmal bis auf 55,75 $ zurückkommen könnten. Darunter wäre dann eine Ausdehnung bis auf ca. 53,55 $ möglich.

Aber selbst mit einer ausgedehnteren Korrekturbewegung bis 53,55 $ bleibt das mittelfristige Bild in der WAL MART - Aktie zunächst bullisch zu bewerten und weitere Kursgewinne bis auf 63,94 $ und anschließend 70,25 $ wären zu präferieren.

Kursverlauf vom 24.08.2007 bis 29.04.2008 (log. Kerzendarstellung / 1 Kerze = 1 Tag)

 

30.04.2008 15:19

Wal-Mart Foundation Donates $1.5 Million to America's Second Harvest for Hunger Relief Efforts

BENTONVILLE, Ark., April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Unveiling research that indicates 30 percent of Americans plan to donate at least a portion of their government-issued economic stimulus checks to charity, Wal-Mart today announced a $1.5 million donation to America's Second Harvest. The contribution -- which will provide approximately 16 million meals and add thousands of children to the organization's BackPack program -- comes as food prices continue to rise and hunger relief organizations nationwide struggle to meet higher demands during tough economic times. The retailer hopes that check recipients throughout the country will follow suit and help support the nation's hungry.

"Supporting America's Second Harvest food banks -- especially in light of today's economic landscape -- is something that all of us at Wal-Mart want to do," said Margaret McKenna, president of the Wal-Mart Foundation. "This contribution, coupled with our ongoing food donation program, helps ensure that this organization is able to continue getting food to communities that need it most."

One-third of the Wal-Mart Foundation's $1.5 million contribution to America's Second Harvest will go to help expand the hunger-relief organization's BackPack Program. The program currently provides weekend backpacks filled with healthy and nutritious food to more than 70,000 at-risk children and this donation will help add thousands of children to the program.

Wal-Mart also announced that the rollout of its America's Second Harvest food donation program to all Sam's Club locations throughout the country will be complete by the end of the summer. The program stocks community food banks with unsold items that are still healthy and fit for consumption including meat and baked goods.

"Wal-Mart's monetary support and food donation program are making a significant, positive impact in communities throughout the country," said Vicki Escarra, president and CEO, America's Second Harvest. "In the midst of this current food shortage at food banks nationwide, it is comforting to know that we can count on partners like Wal-Mart to help America's hungry get the food they need."

The retailer is currently piloting a similar food bank donation program at Wal-Mart. Once completed, it is estimated that Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores combined will contribute more than 70 million pounds of food to America's hungry each year.

Personal donations to America's Second Harvest can be made online at .

About Wal-Mart Stores, (News/Aktienkurs) Inc.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. operates Wal-Mart discount stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets and Sam's Club locations in the United States. The company operates in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Wal-Mart serves more than 176 million customers weekly in 14 markets. The company's securities are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol WMT. For more information: http://www.walmartfacts.com.

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01.05.2008 15:02

Wal-Mart Shares Nearly $1.2 Billion in Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Contributions, Stock Purchase and Merchandise Discounts With U.S. Hourly Associates Last Year

BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wal-Mart Stores, (News/Aktienkurs) Inc., announced today that it is sharing almost $1.2 billion with its U.S. hourly associates through profit-sharing and 401(k) contributions, stock purchase plan and associate merchandise discounts for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2008.

"Even during tough economic times, Wal-Mart is proud to make all our associates partners in the success of our business," said Linda Dillman, executive vice president, benefits&risk management for Wal-Mart. "Our associates make the difference and sharing our profits through these financial incentives helps us attract and retain top talent, which in the end helps us better serve our customers."

During the fiscal year ending January 31, 2008, Wal-Mart contributed: -- $724.4 million to 838,955 hourly associates in profit-sharing and 401(k) contributions. -- $50.1 million to 764,098 hourly associates toward the company's associate stock purchase plan. -- $420.2 million in discounted merchandise to hourly associates and their family members through our merchandise discount program.

Additionally, Wal-Mart awarded more than $636.4 million in bonuses earlier this year to Wal-Mart store and Sam's Club hourly associates in the U.S.

In total, the company has shared over $1.8 billion with its hourly associates in the U.S. through the various financial incentives.

Wal-Mart contributes a certain percentage of an eligible associate's pay to the profit-sharing and 401(k) plan.

"These benefits are designed to help our associates -- both full-time and part-time -- save money and live better and are far more than just a paycheck," said Dillman. "Our associates have access to company retirement and savings plans, affordable health coverage, bonuses, additional store discounts on top of everyday low prices, career opportunities throughout our company, plus more."

The Hewitt Benefit Index(R), conducted by global human resources services company Hewitt Associates, shows that Wal-Mart scored 199 on retirement savings benefits, while the average retail score is 100. The next closest retailer to Wal-Mart in the retirement savings benefits category scored 182.

About the Hewitt Benefit Index(R)

Hewitt's Benefit Index methodology has been used by more than 500 companies over the past 40 years to benchmark the competitive value of the complex array of benefit plans and provisions of various industry and labor market competitors. It calculates the relative employer-provided value of Wal-Mart's benefits compared to 20 large retailers and grocers based on a common representative employee population.

About Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. operates Wal-Mart discount stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets and Sam's Club locations in the United States. The Company operates in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. The Company's securities are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol WMT. More information about Wal-Mart can be found by visiting .

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01.05.2008 20:02

Wal-Mart Helps More Than 8,000 Students Pay for College

BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Paying for college can be a financial burden on students and their families. But more than 8,000 students across the country will get some relief in the form of scholarships from Wal-Mart Stores, (News/Aktienkurs) Inc. The world's largest retailer will award more than $8 million in scholarships through three programs that the Wal-Mart Foundation provides annually.

"We are proud to help deserving students in communities where our stores and clubs are located," said Margaret McKenna, president of the Wal-Mart Foundation. "These scholarship programs are one way that we can help our associates, their children and the general community to live better lives by getting the best education that they can."

The three programs are: -- Sam Walton Community Scholarships: Each Wal-Mart store and Sam's Club* will present two of the $1,000 scholarships. The scholarships are open to the general community and are awarded based on financial need, academic record, community involvement and work experience. Last year, more than 7,200 high school seniors received scholarships for a total of more than $7.2 million. -- Associate Scholarships: These $2,000 scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors who work for Wal-Mart or are dependents of a Wal-Mart associate, and have been employed by Wal-Mart for at least six months. -- Higher REACH Scholarships: These scholarships pay for college classes in amounts up to $2,000 per individual. The program is open to associates who have been out of high school at least one year and employed by the company for at least six months, and are planning to further their education by taking college classes.

Last year, Wal-Mart provided more than $67 million in educational initiatives, including teacher recognition programs, scholarships, educational programs and support for local schools and universities. The company also supports programs that improve graduation rates and adolescent literacy.

About Philanthropy at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and its foundation are proud to support the charitable causes that are important to customers and associates in their own neighborhoods. Through its philanthropic programs and partnerships, the company supports initiatives focused on enhancing opportunities in education, job skills training, sustainability, and health and human services. In 2007, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and the Wal-Mart Foundation gave $296 million to communities across the United States. To learn more, visit
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Wal Mart, mit großen Zielen
HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt

Frankfurt (derivatecheck.de) - Die technischen Analysten bei der HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt berichten von den aktuellen Aussichten der Aktie der Wal Mart Inc..

Die große Konsolidierung sei inzwischen Realität geworden. So sei es der Aktie gelungen, nicht nur die fast dreijährige Schiebezone zwischen 42 US-Dollar und 52 US-Dollar nach oben aufzulösen, sondern auch die obere Dreiecksbegrenzung (aktuell bei 53,65 US-Dollar) zu überwinden. Damit wäre gleichzeitig die seit Ende 1999 bestehende Dreieckskonsolidierung abgeschlossen worden. Die Markttechnik bekräftige die beschriebenen Ausbrüche. So seien die beiden Trendfolger MACD und Aroon aktuell klar "long" positioniert.

Als nächste Anlaufmarken würden nun die Hochpunkte bei rund 60 US-Dollar dienen. Aus der nach oben aufgelösten Trading Range ergebe sich laut den Handelsexperten bei der HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt sogar ein rechnerisches Kursziel von 62 US-Dollar. Auf Sicht der nächsten Monate würden die jüngsten Ausbrüche sogar auf einen Test des Rekordhochs vom Dezember 1999 bei 70,25 US-Dollar hoffen lassen. Fortan sollte der Konsumtitel allerdings nicht mehr unter die ehemalige obere Dreiecksbegrenzung zurückfallen.

 

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