7 reasons investors should believe Wal-Mart’s comeback is for real By: MarketWatch December 07, 2017 at 14:48 PM EST Wal-Mart stock has surged more than 35% in the past 12 months. Read More >> Related Stocks: Amazon.com Blue Apron Holdings Inc GX Defense Tech ETF J C Penney Company Inc Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.