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(WSJ) Wal-Mart (WMT) will make https://click.response.cnbc.com/?qs=1036b09d45ac55398e8b6a0d20d45412e8ff010cc675ef13fccd7103a1d2ba90ea327e4c5ba66777 thousands more items from its online store available for same-day pickup in its stores this holiday season. The retailing giant is also increasing its https://click.response.cnbc.com/?qs=1036b09d45ac55397a6c44daca5fe327891a021f096c29dc53fd881cb8c46b985d6236b5e750b01c selection of holiday and novelty items by 40 percent. (CNBC) According to Adobe's Digital Index, online sales are expected to grow at a slower clip this holiday, with https://click.response.cnbc.com/?qs=1036b09d45ac55390bcb9cf533559602d58fe1191ca4a72487ece6e74dd33e42bf95ca2c7eed70fe mobile traffic seen exceeding visits from desktop computers for the first time. 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At 10 a.m. ET, the National Association of Realtors is out with September pending home sales.In addition to today's tech earnings, Ford Motor (F), UPS (UPS), and Aetna (AET) are on this morning's list, while Amgen (AMGN), Expedia (EXPE), andLinkedIn (LNKD) lead the after-the-bell schedule.ZTO Express (ZTO) debuts today on the New York Stock Exchange, after the China-based package delivery company raised $1.4 billion in the biggest US initial public offering of the year. The IPO was priced at $19.50 per share, above the expected range. STOCKS TO WATCH Groupon (GRPN) late Wednesday lost a penny per share, matching estimates, while the daily deals site saw revenue come in above forecasts. Separately, the company announced the acquisition of rival LivingSocial for an undisclosed amount.Texas Instruments (TXN) reported quarterly earnings of 94 cents per share, 8 cents above estimates, with the chipmaker's revenue coming in above forecasts as well.The chipmaker also announced a 32 percent increase in its quarterly dividend to 50 cents per share.Western Digital (WDC) earned an adjusted $1.18 per share, 14 cents above estimates, and the disk drive maker's revenue was also above estimates.The company's demand for both hard drive and flash-based products was strong, thanks to demand in cloud and mobile sectors.Nokia (NOK) reported a third consecutive quarterly loss on weak sales of mobile networking products, and also announced the resignation of its chief financial officer.O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) topped estimates with its latest quarterly earnings report, but the auto parts retailer gave a disappointing outlook for the fourth quarter. Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) earned an adjusted 70 cents per share for its latest quarter, 9 cents above estimates. The restaurant chain also saw revenue beat forecasts as comparable restaurant sales rose 1.7 percent.Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) came in a penny above estimates with quarterly profit of $1.23 per share. But the restaurant chain's revenue fell shy of projections, and issued weaker than expected full-year guidance. WATERCOOLER Starting today, the NBA offers a fully produced game in https://click.response.cnbc.com/?qs=1036b09d45ac5539cd413a7210b072e997e4269cf075b833e6f2947361082a4c12b9314c57a36f77 live virtual reality , becoming the first U.S. professional sports league to offer VR broadcasts. (USA Today) CONTRIBUTORS https://click.response.cnbc.com/?qs=1036b09d45ac5539293775c4799be90b354af5253d6b0c04c54b6e746e112c57951bd9c4624c2ff8 https://click.response.cnbc.com/?qs=1036b09d45ac5539293775c4799be90b354af5253d6b0c04c54b6e746e112c57951bd9c4624c2ff8 Matthew J. 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