@Theotrade's Don Kaufman takes us through today's Big 3 and highlights options trades for each. He sees Lowe's (LOW) as well positioned if interest rates move lower, views Costco (COST) as a defensive rotation play, and discusses his bearish setup in Strategy (MSTR).

youtube.com - 2026-07-15 13:00:24

That dividend will surely grow, as the successful retailer habitually raises it every year. It's not a high-yield dividend, however.

fool.com - 2026-07-15 07:19:00

William Blair says Casey's, Costco, Cava, and other consumer companies are well positioned to weather inflation and uneven consumer spending.

barrons.com - 2026-07-14 15:03:00

Costco and Deschutes Brewery are winding down the fan-favorite Kirkland Signature Lager. The Oregon brewery said its production contract with Costco ended after a two-year run.

businessinsider.com - 2026-07-14 05:49:01

Costco (COST +1.11%) shares were down after the company reported monthly sales data.

fool.com - 2026-07-14 01:26:07

Walmart (NYSE:WMT | WMT Price Prediction) and Costco (NASDAQ:COST) both posted fresh quarters reinforcing their status as safe havens, but the underlying businesses are pulling in different directions.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-13 17:55:51

What it means for the popular warehouse club to become a piece of common culture.

wsj.com - 2026-07-13 11:45:00

Consumer advocate Clark Howard has long pointed out an oddity about Costco that almost no other big-box retailer can match: the company frequently sells inventory before it even has to pay the supplier for it.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-13 11:40:54

Costco's June sales show resilient demand and surging digital growth, but slowing comparable sales keep its premium valuation under scrutiny.

zacks.com - 2026-07-13 10:36:09

MercadoLibre is growing quickly across its businesses. It recently lowered its free shipping threshold in Brazil, and growth there is accelerating.

fool.com - 2026-07-13 08:53:00

Futures are trading lower as we get ready for the start of second-quarter earnings this week, after a solid winning week on Wall Street.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-13 07:55:13

Membership fees keep fueling predictable, high-margin recurring revenue. Exceptional customer loyalty strengthens Costco's long-term competitive advantage.

fool.com - 2026-07-11 09:05:00

Costco (NASDAQ: COST)'s food court hot dog and soda combo has been $1.50 for decades. Company management has again recently emphasized that price is not going anywhere. It has become a cultural touchstone: the one number that inflation cannot seem to touch. There is another frozen number from roughly the same era that most retirees have... Costco Has Held Its Hot Dog at $1.50 for Decades. Social Security Tax Thresholds Frozen Since 1984 Haven't Been So Kind to Retirees.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-11 07:02:59

A federal judge on Friday paused a union lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from shutting down the top U.S. watchdog for consumer financial ​protection, agreeing to resume the case after lawmakers decide on the nomination of a ‌new director, court records showed.

reuters.com - 2026-07-10 16:30:58

Amazon trades at a lower forward P/E than Walmart and Costco despite stronger long-term growth drivers. Walmart and Costco command premium valuations because investors pay up for predictable, resilient earnings.

fool.com - 2026-07-10 16:05:00

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zacks.com - 2026-07-10 10:47:09

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST | COST Price Prediction) compounds like a growth stock while wearing a defensive jersey.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-10 10:00:04

Aritzia beats earnings expectations, Delta rises on higher revenue, and more

fool.com - 2026-07-10 07:30:00

Costco's June net sales rose 10.6% year over year to more than $29 billion. Strip out gas prices and currency, and comparable sales growth cooled to 7%.

fool.com - 2026-07-09 23:31:00

Discounted gasoline may be less of a growth driver if oil prices retreat. Yet the warehouse store leader's value-focused strategy isn't going out of style.

fool.com - 2026-07-09 20:35:38

Costco fell victim to its own excellence.

investopedia.com - 2026-07-09 16:20:54

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST, XETRA:CTO) shares fell about 4% to $913 on Wednesday after the warehouse retailer reported a moderation in June comparable sales growth, though Bank of America analysts maintained their ‘Buy' rating, arguing the company's value-focused strategy and affluent customer base should continue to support market share gains. For the five weeks ended July 5, total sales rose 10.6%, while US comparable sales excluding gasoline increased 7.6%.

proactiveinvestors.com - 2026-07-09 15:32:03

Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:COST) shares are trading lower Thursday morning as investors continue to weigh the company's June sales update.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-09 11:33:28

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST, XETRA:CTO) shares fell about 4% to $913 on Wednesday after the warehouse retailer reported a moderation in June...

proactiveinvestors.com - 2026-07-09 11:29:00

Costco's June sales growth slows from prior months, but resilient demand, digital strength and value pricing keep comparable sales strong.

zacks.com - 2026-07-09 11:21:07

The proposed class action alleged Costco failed to disclose that its protein powder contained significant levels of arsenic, cadmium and lead.

nypost.com - 2026-07-09 10:12:05

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported softer June comp-store sales, yet overall growth and profit trends remain robust, with e-commerce up 20.9% YoY. I maintain a Hold rating on COST, citing a premium valuation near historical averages and technicals suggesting sideways price action. Membership metrics are strong, with 92.2% renewal in the US/Canada and executive memberships driving 75% of sales penetration.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-09 08:56:53

Costco has expanded its digital wallet feature, allowing members to link any Visa card to the Costco app for faster checkout at registers.

foxbusiness.com - 2026-07-08 21:46:20

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Period Ending/ Trading Statement Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-08 21:02:26

Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:COST) reported strong June sales after Wednesday's closing bell, extending its steady growth trend across key markets.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-08 17:05:15

ISSAQUAH, Wash., July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $29.24 billion for the retail month of June, the five weeks ended July 5, 2026, an increase of 10.6 percent from $26.44 billion last year.

globenewswire.com - 2026-07-08 16:15:00

Amazon, Walmart, and Costco each focus on value for their customers, and that's translated into earnings growth over time. One of these players is very reasonably priced right now.

fool.com - 2026-07-08 11:05:00

TJX, COST and WMT combine scale, dividends and resilient retail models as market volatility pushes investors toward quality blue-chip retail stocks.

zacks.com - 2026-07-08 10:55:26

Costco (NASDAQ:COST | COST Price Prediction) keeps quietly compounding while the stock market debates AI and rate cuts.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-08 10:45:35

Douglas Elliman to redesign itself as a technology-forward enterprise, resetting its cost structure through enterprise-wide AI implementation to create a leaner, more efficient operating model Elius, a newly launched intelligence company to be built with Google Cloud's technology, designed to leverage Douglas Elliman's proprietary luxury data for sharper pricing intelligence, enhance agent advisor productivity, and enable new businesses beyond brokerage NEW YORK, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Douglas Elliman Inc. (NYSE: DOUG) (together with its subsidiaries, "Douglas Elliman" or the "Company"), the nation's preeminent brand in luxury real estate, operating through Douglas Elliman Realty and Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, today announced the launch of a company-wide technology infrastructure transformation to support the Company's evolution into a technology-forward enterprise. The effort is designed to fundamentally change how Douglas Elliman operates to improve efficiency, enhance the agent advisor and client experience, and reshape its long-term cost structure.

prnewswire.com - 2026-07-08 08:10:00

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $COST #classaction--Consumers sued Costco alleging it knowingly sold Orgain organic vegan protein powder contaminated with heavy metals, according to Hagens Berman.

businesswire.com - 2026-07-07 14:50:00

A $10,000 investment in Costco a decade ago would be worth about $72,000 today. That works out to an average annual return of about 22%, with dividends reinvested.

fool.com - 2026-07-07 12:07:00

$275.24 billion. That is what Costco (NASDAQ:COST | COST Price Prediction) rang up in revenue for fiscal year 2025, representing a +8.17% year-over-year haul that pushed the warehouse operator past a quarter-trillion dollars in annual sales.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-07 11:29:18

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

zacks.com - 2026-07-07 10:31:13

Costco (COST) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

zacks.com - 2026-07-07 10:01:09

Costco is one of the world's largest retailers and has grown strongly for years. The stock's yield is modest, and its valuation is lofty.

fool.com - 2026-07-06 14:15:00

These two retail stocks have generated nearly identical returns over the past five years.

fool.com - 2026-07-06 13:04:59

While everyone knows that July 4 is a federal holiday, this year the holiday is officially being observed today, Friday, July 3. That's because the Fourth of July falls on a Saturday, when most federal offices are closed anyway.

fastcompany.com - 2026-07-06 13:02:02

Costco scales retail media with Google Commerce Media and YouTube as digital engagement rises and member-focused personalization gains traction.

zacks.com - 2026-07-06 11:26:10

If you want in on a great stock for your next investment, join the club.

fool.com - 2026-07-06 11:08:00

These companies will all be in focus, as we are trying to determine the strength or weakness of the US consumer.

fxempire.com - 2026-07-06 08:59:31

Costco's most recent special dividend payouts were in 2020 and 2024. In 2024, its special dividend payout was $15 per share.

fool.com - 2026-07-03 11:05:00

The membership-only retailer will shut all its U.S. warehouses on Saturday, July 4, including its 142 California location.

nypost.com - 2026-07-02 20:04:16

Consumer weakness is not the main issue SpaceX investors should be watching.

fool.com - 2026-07-02 10:35:00

When a stock is trading around $1,000, shareholders may get more vocal about stock splits. Retail investors can start to feel priced out of stocks at certain levels.

fool.com - 2026-07-02 06:45:00