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Here’s what could happen to Costco stock next.

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A massive surge in Treasury bond yields, which lifted 10-year notes to the highest since 2007, paired with a worrying summer rally in global crude prices that has oil trading firmly north of $100 a barrel, leaned heavily on stocks but didn’t tip them over. A Federal Reserve interest-rate hike, coupled with hawkish language and quickening inflation forecasts, also came and went, with stocks posting their strongest gains in six weeks and an index of the Magnificent Seven tech giants coming within half a point of the all-time high it reached in late May. Tech stocks, in fact, have largely weathered a series of “end of days” headlines from the AI space, with an index of semiconductor stocks falling around 3.3% over the past month and those in the information technology edging just 1.2% lower despite the torrent of stories tied to apocalyptic AI risks.

Plus, Costco is expanding its fast-delivery network, and WSJ reporters explain how a ban on diesel exports might take shape.

A major new delivery partnership is making life easier for Costco members.

The move has boosted customer loyalty for Costco, and Walmart is hoping shoppers recognize how much it can benefit them.

Kroger (KR) has cut its 2026 same-store sales outlook and kept its 2026 profit outlook. If you own the stock, the easy comfort is that earnings held. The risk sits inside that comfort. The cost savings holding up profit are the same savings management plans to spend on lower shelf prices, and the stock is down 15% over the past six months.

The warehouse club giant should be inspired to step up its game.

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Costco said Thursday it's partnering with DoorDash to offer delivery from its U.S. warehouse stores. DoorDash already offers Costco delivery in a few markets, including Australia, Sweden and Puerto Rico. DoorDash said it will deliver groceries, household items and electronics from all of Costco’s U.S. stores.

Earnings from Costco Wholesale next week could fall short of Wall Street forecasts, but an upcoming announcement from the retailer could be an enticement t0 investors. BofA Securities projected adjusted earnings of $6.52 a share from Costco in its fiscal fourth quarte, below consensus estimates of $6.55, analyst Christopher Nardone wrote in a note Wednesday. Costco last issued a special dividend of $15 a share in January 2024, suggesting a payout of $22 a share if delivered at a similar yield, according to Nardone.

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Costco Wholesale's (COST) fiscal Q4 gross margin is likely to face pressure from higher fuel and tra

Costco Wholesale (COST) likely faced core gross-margin pressure in its fiscal fourth quarter from hi

The company is going out of its way even more to improve the shopping experience.

The CEO spent months walking through its stores and found the problem in the aisles, not the competition.

Kroger is facing a growing challenge as new data sheds light on a concerning trend among its customers.

The outbreak, which federal health officials linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from supplier Taylor Farms, resulted in a total of 12,883 reported cases of the gastrointestinal food-borne illness across 21 states.

The company is taking steps to make the shopping experience more fun and convenient.

The company is doubling down on a strategy members already benefit from.

Over the past six months, Costco’s shares (currently trading at $916.15) have posted a disappointing 8.9% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 14% gain. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

The company makes functional beverages and a well-known supplement, selling its products at Walmart and Walgreens.

Sam’s Club is working hard to take business away from its biggest rival.

Every so often, a product seems to come from nowhere and feels like it’s everywhere. This summer, that product was the JonnyPop.

Jim Cramer is sounding an alarm about a beloved retailer that loyal shoppers treat as bulletproof, and the numbers behind his warning point toward a corner of retail that most investors still underestimate.

Mama's Creations (NASDAQ:MAMA) reported fiscal second-quarter revenue growth of 55% and said expanded retail distribution, contributions from the Bay Shore acquisition and new product launches helped drive operating leverage and higher profitability. For the quarter, revenue increased to $54.6 mill

Members may be disappointed temporarily, but the decision actually benefits them in the long run.

Investing.com -- The US Justice Department has expanded its antitrust investigation into the meatpacking industry by requesting information on beef prices from eight major food retailers.

Members weren’t told and just found the popular buying option had gone away.

Costco is making it easier for members to get some of its most popular items without setting foot inside a warehouse.