Costco (COST)
9 Stocks With Surprisingly Reliable Special Dividends
9 Stocks With Surprisingly Reliable Special Dividends
Special dividends typically are one-time windfalls for investors. But a few companies regularly weave these payouts into their broader dividend strate…
March 3, 2021
15 Best Consumer Staples Stocks for 2021
15 Best Consumer Staples Stocks for 2021
Consumer staples stocks face a possibly challenging environment in 2021. These 15 picks have an edge over their peers, however ... and analysts' stamp…
December 4, 2020
10 Stocks Warren Buffett Is Buying (And 11 He's Selling)
10 Stocks Warren Buffett Is Buying (And 11 He's Selling)
Berkshire Hathaway's chief continued his purge of bank stocks during the third quarter, but Warren Buffett also added six brand-new positions.
November 17, 2020
11 Dividend Growth Stocks Delivering Double-Digit Increases
11 Dividend Growth Stocks Delivering Double-Digit Increases
Dividend growth stocks with even so-so current yields can become powerful income holdings thanks to payout hikes over time and price-upside potential.
October 30, 2020
13 Best Warren Buffett Growth Stocks
13 Best Warren Buffett Growth Stocks
Warren Buffett might be known as a legendary value investor, but don't ignore his growth holdings. Here, we examine 13 of "the Oracle's" best growth s…
September 22, 2020
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The 10 Best Consumer Staples Stocks to Buy for 2020
The 10 Best Consumer Staples Stocks to Buy for 2020
Uncertainty heading into a presidential election cycle, a continued trade war with China (it's only a "Phase One" agreement, after all) and potentiall…
December 31, 2019
Best Costco Black Friday Doorbusters and Deals 2019
Best Costco Black Friday Doorbusters and Deals 2019
From flannel shirts to MacBook laptops, Costco rolls out the discounts for members online and in its warehouse clubs.
November 24, 2019
17 Best Costco Kirkland Products for the Holidays
17 Best Costco Kirkland Products for the Holidays
If you're feeling the holiday spirit and your Costco membership is up to speed, you'll find plenty of opportunities to score holiday goods, from gifts…
November 23, 2019
25 Best Kirkland Products You Should Buy at Costco
25 Best Kirkland Products You Should Buy at Costco
Many of the warehouse club's store-branded Kirkland Signature items get high marks for quality and value. See our Costco picks.
September 17, 2019
6 Things You Can Get at Costco Without a Membership
6 Things You Can Get at Costco Without a Membership
If you're pinching pennies and don't want to fork over $60 to $120 to cover the cost of a Costco membership, you're in luck.
February 7, 2019
7 Cheap Stocks to Buy on the Dip
7 Cheap Stocks to Buy on the Dip
Despite a rocky 2018, many analysts still are bullish on the investing outlook for 2019.
January 11, 2019
My Dare-to-Be-Dull Investing Strategy Pays Off
My Dare-to-Be-Dull Investing Strategy Pays Off
My stocks are doing so well it’s hard to find a laggard to sell to raise cash for new purchases.
July 6, 2018
Medicare Doesn't Cover Hearing Aids but Retirees Have Options
Medicare Doesn't Cover Hearing Aids but Retirees Have Options
Medicare and most health insurance don't cover hearing aids, but alternatives including over-the-counter devices can be less expensive.
May 23, 2018
Why I Paid a Premium for Costco
Why I Paid a Premium for Costco
It isn’t just the shopping experience that has sold me on the stock. I also love how Costco runs its business.
April 4, 2018
What I Bought When Stocks Tanked
What I Bought When Stocks Tanked
Our "Practical Investing" columnist happily seized the moment to buy two stocks that had been on her wish list for a long time: Costco and Boeing.
March 8, 2018
3 Best Costco Kirkland Products for the Holidays
3 Best Costco Kirkland Products for the Holidays
'Tis the season for the warehouse club's affordable Kirkland Signature batteries, wines and Belgian chocolates.
December 18, 2017
Costco (COST) Earnings Preview: Can the Warehouse Club Make Wall Street Forget Amazon?
Costco (COST) Earnings Preview: Can the Warehouse Club Make Wall Street Forget Amazon?
Better-than-expected sales and profits after Thursday’s closing bell would help allay investors’ Amazon.com fears.
October 5, 2017
Costco Is Surviving in the Age of Amazon
Costco Is Surviving in the Age of Amazon
Warehouse giant Costco continues to prosper despite the growth of internet retailing.
May 25, 2017
Amazon-Proof Retail Stock: Costco Wholesale
Amazon-Proof Retail Stock: Costco Wholesale
The warehouse club is in a good position to stand up to the world's largest online retailer.
April 27, 2017
Costco Expands Online Grocery Delivery With Shipt
Costco Expands Online Grocery Delivery With Shipt
App-based ordering is being tested in Florida, but the convenience of grocery shopping from home comes at a price.
March 21, 2017
Add Some Costco to Your Cart
Add Some Costco to Your Cart
The stock isn't as cheap as the merchandise, but the warehouse giant deserves a premium price.
June 24, 2013
Hard-Knock Lessons for Individual Investors
Hard-Knock Lessons for Individual Investors
Our practical investor and columnist Kathy Kristof learned the hard way that smart investing requires discipline and patience.
March 13, 2013
Put Costco on Your 'To Buy' List?
Put Costco on Your 'To Buy' List?
The biggest wholesale club operator is well positioned to maintain its leading position -- just be prepared to pay a premium for its shares.
March 27, 2008
Costco: The Bargains Are Inside the Stores
Costco: The Bargains Are Inside the Stores
Shares of this warehouse retailer sank after company officials warned earnings would be below plan. But the lower price doesn't necessarily make the s…
August 30, 2006
Costco: Growing Giant
Costco: Growing Giant
This club warehouse chain continues to grow, and its shares aren't overpriced, says one fund manager.
January 23, 2006