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Wal-Mart to Be First in India: Report
WATFORD, England -- International food and grocery research firm IGD here has forecast in a report that Wal-Mart will be the first global retailer to enter the Indian food and grocery retail market. Although the Indian retail sector, which is worth U.S. $203 billion according to the firm, is now closed to foreign direct investment, the government could allow international retailers to enter the market in the next year. -
Wal-Mart Shares Boosted by Analyst Upgrade
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Shares of Wal-Mart Stores were up 2.96 percent yesterday, closing at $49.45, after Banc of America Securities upgraded the retailer based on its new merchandising strategy coupled with its outlook of improved margins from an accelerated sourcing program.