Stocks to Watch: Strategy, Moderna, Walmart -- WSJ
Dow Jones2026/08/20 13:46By Julia Amann
Strategy (MSTR), Coinbase (COIN), American Bitcoin (ABTC): Shares in the crypto-related companies jumped after President Trump had a friendly meeting with digital-currency leaders at the White House.
Moderna (MRNA): Shares pulled back following yesterday's 177% rally- the biggest in the S&P 500 in the past 25 years.
Walmart (WMT): The retailer posted its weakest sales growth in over six years; shares tumbled.
Alibaba (BABA): The Chinese company's U.S.-listed shares slid after it reported a steep drop in profit amid heavy investments in AI.
Coty (COTY): The beauty company reported a bigger loss and guided for a drop in sales in the current quarter. Shares fell over 7% before the bell.
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August 20, 2026 09:46 ET (13:46 GMT)
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