Corporations like Cheniere Energy (LNG), Kinder Morgan (KMI), Targa Resources (TRGP), and Williams (WMB) have been leading the way on repurchases. Inflation Fatigue Heather Bell, managing editor: The Wall Street Journal published a similar article on Thursday about how a better-than-expected earnings season isn't really enticing equity investors. Rosenbluth: Back to consumer staples, Wal-Mart (WMT) reported strong results earlier today and raised its full-year guidance.