October 18, 2005

Wal-Mart to Start Equity Fund to Help Diversify Its Suppliers. Wal-Mart Stores, which is fighting the nation's largest sex discrimination lawsuit, will set up a $25 million private equity fund to support businesses owned by women and members of minority groups over the next five years, the retailer said yesterday. By MICHAEL BARBARO. [NYT > Business] 11:17:02 AM