In plain English
Costco Wholesale Corp. runs membership warehouse clubs that sell groceries and general merchandise to consumers worldwide. The company is…
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COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$895.90
Today
−$3.51-0.39%
vs previous close
Quote
- Open
- $900.85
- High
- $901.87
- Low
- $893.36
- Prev close
- $899.41
- Sector
- Consumer
- Industry
- Retail
- Size
- Large-cap
- Market cap
- $398.9B
- Shares out
- 443.5M
- Country
- US
- IPO
- Dec 5, 1985
- Exchange
- NASDAQ
- Website
- costco.com
- Next earnings
- 2026-09-24 · After close · EPS est. 6.66
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Top Four Catalysts for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones This Week
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The S&P 500 and Dow are on a tight trading range, with the next week’s Trump‑Xi talks, Fed policy cues, and Costco earnings poised to be the main movers.
Costco Nearly Doubles Motor Oil Prices, Limits Purchases to '1 Transaction Per Membership' as Iran War Squeezes Supply
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Costco’s motor‑oil price hike and purchase limits are a direct response to rising crude costs from the Iran war, boosting short‑term revenue but potentially dampening volume and prompting industry-wide pricing shifts.
Trump Says Tariff-Free Beef From Brazil, Argentina Coming — Also Targets 'Monopoly' in Industry
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Trump’s tariff‑free beef imports and new regulations aim to lower prices and curb processor dominance, but face industry pushback and regulatory uncertainty.
Trump's DOJ Expands Beef Price Probe to Walmart, Costco, Amazon and 5 Other Retail Giants — Calls it a 'Critical Concern'
In brief
The DOJ is now probing the retail side of the beef supply chain, expanding its focus from packers to the largest grocery chains to address rising consumer prices.
Costco Is Getting Into Medicare — Here’s What Its New Health Insurance Plans Could Mean for Seniors
In brief
Costco is testing a new Medicare Advantage and supplement offering through SCAN Group, targeting 5 million seniors and potentially reshaping the Medicare market with its retail distribution strength.
BofA Sounds Alarm On Extreme Bullishness. These ETFs Offer a Defensive Play
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BofA sounds alarm on extreme bullishness, recommending a defensive rotation to reduce exposure to riskier corners, with sectors like Consumer Staples and Utilities potentially benefiting.
Ozempic For $50 a Month? Amazon Pharmacy Rolls Out Cheap Weight-Loss Drugs for Medicare Patients
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Amazon Pharmacy's new program offers affordable access to weight-loss drugs for Medicare beneficiaries, potentially attracting more customers and establishing a relationship with patients.
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