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Why Is Shopify Up Today?

Last updated on October 2, 2022 @ 2:56 am

Shopify Inc. shares are up more than 5% in early trading Thursday, after the company announced a partnership with Walmart Inc. that will allow Shopify merchants to sell their products on Walmart.com.

The news sent Shopify shares up as high as $156.40 in early trading Thursday, before pulling back slightly to $155.20 as of 9:35 a.m. ET. Shopify stock is up more than 80% so far this year.

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Shopify’s partnership with Walmart is the latest in a string of moves the company has made to expand its reach and grow its business. Earlier this year, Shopify announced plans to allow merchants to sell their products on Facebook Inc.’s Marketplace platform, and it has also been expanding its own e-commerce platform to include more features and tools for merchants.

Why Is Shopify Up Today?

Shopify is up today because of its partnership with Walmart Inc. This partnership allows Shopify merchants to sell their products on Walmart’s website, which is a major boost for the company’s reach and growth potential. Shopify stock is up more than 80% so far this year, and this latest partnership is likely to continue driving the stock higher in the days and weeks ahead.

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Dale Leydon

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