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On August 21, 2008, the Company and Mr. Coughlin reached a settlement of litigation.

Lee Scott, president and chief executive officer, will provide comments on the Company’s strategies and the economy.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) will voluntarily notify its 1.4 million U.S. associates about eligibility requirements for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) before the next tax filing season, Susan Chambers, executive vice president of the company’s global people division announced today on Capitol Hill.

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.

The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the Wal-Mart Foundation announced today the winners of the new Wal-Mart College Success Awards.

Responding to flash-floods that have swept through the Midwestern region of the United States, Wal-Mart announces today a $500,000 commitment to assist with relief efforts.

Responding to flash-floods that have swept through the Midwestern region of the United States, Wal-Mart announces today a $500,000 commitment to assist with relief efforts.

Hearing firsthand from its customers and 5,500 associates affected by the recent China earthquakes, Wal-Mart has increased its pledge for relief to more than RMB 20 million (USD $3 million), to be used for community reconstruction.