U.S. retail giant Walmart surged after announcing a partnership with OpenAI’s ChatGPT to enable conversational shopping and personalised offers. The move has prompted analysts to place Walmart back into a key buy zone amid broader market caution. The integration targets upscale consumers and digital-native users, giving Walmart an edge versus traditional retailers. It also reflects a wider trend: AI-driven commerce gains traction as corporates hunt for growth in a challenged consumer landscape.