News
High-signal headlines only - macro events, earnings, M&A, regulatory. Listicles and analyst clickbait filtered out by default. Refreshed hourly.
Investing.com -- Costco Wholesale Corp reported strong third-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Thursday, driven by robust comparable sales growth, rising membership income, and continued momentum in e-commerce operations.
Costco reported higher third-quarter profit as the retailer continues to draw inflation-weary consumers.
Costco releases Q3 results late Thursday as retailers warn that higher fuel prices and inflation pressures could hit consumer spending.
June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.26%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.54% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as oil prices and bond yields rose after fresh attacks in the Middle East cast doubt on whether an end to the war is imminent.
Investors will get more of a sense for how the American consumer is grappling with wartime inflation today. Earnings are due from retailers like Costco, Best Buy and Dollar Tree, and the personal-consumption expenditures index for April is scheduled for release.
Costco Wholesale is the last major retailer to report results this earnings season. After multiple retailers noted, however cautiously, that consumers are still spending, investors will be looking to see if Costco does the same. For its fiscal third quarter, Costco is expected to earn $4.98 a share, a 16.3% increase from the year-ago period, on a 10% rise in revenue to $69.68 billion.
Asking for a Trend Host Josh Lipton previews several of the biggest stories to come tomorrow, Thursday, May 28, including earnings from retailers like Dollar Tree (DLTR), Best Buy (BBY), Kohl's (KSS), and Costco Wholesale (COST); the April reading on the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report; and the latest commentary from top Fed officials.
Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) stock has dropped 11% over the past five trading days. This downturn comes right on the heels of the company's recent Q1 2027 earnings release, where, despite strong e-commerce growth and beating revenue forecasts, the stock faced immediate pressure. It is a pullback that should make investors take notice.
Wall Street expects another solid quarter as sales momentum stays strong.
Costco is set to report earnings Thursday afternoon. Here's what to expect.
Costco is set to report earnings Thursday afternoon, with traders expecting a sizable move from the stock following the results.
Costco Earnings in Focus After BofA Predicts More Growth Ahead
Walmart delivered solid quarterly results, but investors focused on inflation risks and cautious guidance. One fast-growing business segment, though, may deserve closer attention.
The future looks bright for AI, but it's not all about AI.
You turn 65, sign up for Medicare, and a wall of mail arrives pushing standalone Part D drug plans. The default move for decades has been to pick one and forget it. For 2026, that default deserves a fresh look. The Inflation Reduction Act fully kicks in this year, premiums and surcharges shift, and bundled ... 3 Reasons Retirees Should Reconsider Enrolling in a Standalone Medicare Drug Plan in 2026
This week, investors will get their latest sense of how the American consumer is grappling with the wartime inflation surge. Earnings are due from retailers like Costco and Dollar Tree, and the personal-consumption expenditures index for April is scheduled for release.
Asking for a Trend Host Brooke DiPalma previews several of the biggest stories to come throughout this week, including the latest filings regarding OpenAI's (OPAI.PVT) planned IPO, earnings out from companies like Salesforce (CRM), and the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report for April inflation data. Markets will be closed this Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day Weekend holiday.
Earnings season is winding down, but we still have a couple of big name companies reporting. This week we have Dell Technologies, Marvell Technology, Snowflake, Salesforce and Costco all reporting.
These seemingly boring dividend stocks have crushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq over the last five years.
Costco has built one of the strongest customer loyalty machines in retail by consistently doing things that make its members feel like they’re getting a deal – and getting treated well while they’re at it. That includes everything from aggressively low food-court pricing to expanded executive ...
