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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today reported its sales and earnings for the quarter ended April 30, 2008.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) reported net sales for the four- and 13-week periods ending May 2, 2008, and May 4, 2007, respectively, as follows (dollars in billions).

While health care costs continue to be a top concern for consumers, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is furthering its efforts to help customers save money by driving down prescription medication costs and providing ongoing savings through its pharmacy offerings.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. will hold a conference call for media, analysts and investors to make a major health announcement.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (NYSE: WMT) announced today that it is sharing almost $1.2 billion with its U.S. hourly associates through profit-sharing and 401(k) contributions, stock purchase plan and associate merchandise discounts for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2008.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (NYSE: WMT) announced today that the number of associates who now have health care coverage through its new associate-tailored plans for 2008 or another source has significantly increased from 90.4 percent to 92.7 percent, and the number of uninsured associates decreased by more than 20 percent, compared to one year ago.

For many sick and injured children, the only place to get the specialized medical care they need is at a children’s hospital.

Paying for college can be a financial burden on students and their families.