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Has the return on Amazon's massive AI capital expenditure been underestimated by the market?

Amazon is trading at 29 times expected earnings, lower than Walmart’s 37 times, even though its revenue growth rate is three times that of Walmart. This inversion reflects deep market concerns over whether AI capital expenditures will deliver as anticipated. AWS CEO Matt Garman revealed that AWS’s annual revenue has reached $160–170 billion, with a growth rate of 37%. Enterprise cloud migration, AI-native startups, and intelligent agent workflows are simultaneously driving three growth curves.

Gordon Haskett Adjusts Price Target on Walmart to $135 From $110

12:42 PM EDT, 10/09/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Walmart (WMT) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $128.45, according to analysts polled by FactSet. (MT Newswires covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www.mtnewswires.com/contact-us) Price: 111.15, Change: +0.59, Percent Change: +0.53

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Exclusive Report – Sources say Refresco is planning an initial public offering (IPO) with a valuation of over 10 billions dollars.

According to sources, several banks have been competing for IPO underwriting business in recent weeks. The sources said the potential listing could take place in either the United States or Europe. KKR acquired Refresco for approximately $8 billion in 2022. Reuters New York, October 8 – According to informed sources, Netherlands-based Refresco and its parent company KKR have recently heard pitches from several investment banks regarding their potential roles in the IPO of Refresco, one of the world's largest independent beverage manufacturers. Sources, speaking anonymously, revealed that Refresco is exploring listing plans, possibly in either the US or Europe, and that regardless of the market, the company’s valuation could surpass $10 billion. They cautioned that the plans are at a preliminary stage and may change. KKR, an investment firm, acquired the company in 2022 for about $8 billion through its global infrastructure strategy, which focuses on investing in critical infrastructure assets. Other investments under this strategy include utilities, energy, and telecommunications service companies. Both Refresco and KKR declined to comment. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Refresco partners with retailers such as Walmart and Aldi to produce private label beverage products, and also collaborates with branded beverage companies like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Monster Beverage. Refresco claims to be the world’s largest independent beverage manufacturer, providing production, bottling, warehousing, logistics, and distribution services to partners. The company operates 85 production sites across North America, Europe, and Australia. According to its annual report, the company achieved nearly $7 billion in revenue and about $930 million in adjusted EBITDA in 2025. Sources noted that although Coca-Cola Consolidated mainly collaborates with Coca-Cola, this North Carolina-based beverage manufacturer could still be a relevant comparable for Refresco. According to data provider LSEG, that company's market capitalization is around $12.5 billion, and its EBITDA multiple is close to 12 times. Dealogic data show that the US IPO market had a strong start this year, with traditional IPO funding approaching $140 billion so far, making 2026 likely to approach the record levels seen in 2021. However, market volatility, rising bond yields, rate hike concerns, and increasing questions over AI spending and valuations are threatening the once-expected bumper autumn IPO season. Several companies, including smart ring maker Oura, have postponed planned listings in recent weeks. Nevertheless, IPO advisors and investors say companies continue to hold pitches with investment banks to vie for underwriting spots—known as “beauty contests.” They are also continuing informal meetings with investors and other preparations to allow them to move quickly when market conditions improve. (For the convenience of non-English speakers, Reuters automatically translates its reports into various languages. Reuters does not guarantee the accuracy of automated translations, and such translations are provided solely for reader convenience. Reuters accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by use of the automated translation function.)

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Rise Late Afternoon

03:50 PM EDT, 10/08/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks rose late Thursday afternoon with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) adding 2.2% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gaining 0.3%. In corporate news, Walmart (WMT) opened a 900,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Stockton, California, that will create more than 1,000 jobs and expand the company's ability to provide faster shipping to customers on the West Coast. The shares climbed 2.5%. Walt Disney (DIS) has pitched Skydance's (SKYD) Paramount Pictures and Comcast's (CMCSA) Universal Pictures about using its new brand for a large-screen movie format instead of Imax (IMAX) to market their films, Bloomberg reported. Disney shares rose 1.9%. Starbucks (SBUX) has explored a takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) and has worked with advisers in recent months on a potential proposal, the Financial Times reported. The current status of Starbucks' plans and whether it has submitted a formal offer to Chipotle could not be determined, the report said. Chipotle shares jumped 7.2%, and Starbucks fell 1.1%. Spotify Technology (SPOT) renewed its deal with podcaster Joe Rogan on similar terms to the previous deal, which allowed "The Joe Rogan Experience" to be distributed broadly and for an estimated earnout of $250 million, the Wall Street Journal reported. Spotify shares rose 2.3%.

Walmart Opens Fulfillment Center in California

02:52 PM EDT, 10/08/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Walmart (WMT) said Thursday it opened a more than 900,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Stockton, California, that will create more than 1,000 jobs and expand the company's ability to provide faster shipping to customers across the West Coast. The facility is equipped with an automated, high-density storage and retrieval system that reduces the traditional fulfillment process from 12 steps to five, while reducing repetitive manual tasks. Walmart also made $10,000 in grants to the Emergency Food Bank of Stockton and Unbound Stockton Community School, according to a statement. Price: 110.55, Change: +2.39, Percent Change: +2.21

Market Chatter: Flipkart Ex-Execs Call on Walmart to Buy Their Stock Options Amid Stalled IPO

08:39 AM EDT, 10/08/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Several former executives of Walmart (WMT) unit Flipkart are calling on Walmart to buy their stock options as the initial public offering of the India-based e-commerce company remains stalled, Bloomberg reported Thursday. The former employees have held the stock options for as long as 15 years, while current Flipkart employees were offered the opportunity to sell stock options this year, according to the report. In May, Walmart asked Flipkart to delay its initial public offering plans to focus on achieving EBITDA breakeven before the end of fiscal 2027, according to media reports. Walmart didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)