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Indications: U.S. stock futures rise as crude drop extends; Costco warns
U.S. stock futures pointed to a stronger start on Wednesday, as a continued drop in oil prices and increased optimism in the hard-hit financial sector offset a profit warning from Costco Wholesale on another ...
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Costco's Fourth Quarter Earnings Fall Below Estimates
Costco today noted that its earnings outlook for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ending August 31, 2008, will fall well short of its First Call consensus earnings per-share estimate of $1.00. Actual ...
MarketWatch First Take: Buyback bonanza seems curious
If three makes a trend, the moves on Wednesday by Costco Wholesale and Vodafone Group to buy back stock worth a billion dollars and pounds, respectively, after issuing warnings can only be considered, maybe, ...
Costco, AT&T, McDonald's, WaMu, Fannie Big Movers
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE AT&T Inc., up $1.73 at $33.55 The telecommunications company met adjusted second-quarter ...
Costco Lowers Outlook, Stocks Struggle
U.S. stocks struggled in the early afternoon trading. Crude oil futures dropped 1.2% and have lost nearly 15% from its peak of $147 a barrel.
Inflation Clubs Costco, Prompts Profit Warning
Costco Wholesale Share price as of Tuesday's close: $72.00 Share price now: $63.36 Percent change: -12.0% Volume: 27.6 million shares, daily average 5.5 million The News Investors clubbed Costco Wholesale on ...
Stocks rise on upbeat profit reports, drop in oil
Investors believe the drop in oil, if it lasts, will give a boost to the economy.
Costco sees 4Q, full-year profit below estimates
Costco Wholesale Corp. said Wednesday fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year profit will miss Wall Street expectations, as the warehouse club operator expects higher energy costs to crimp its bottom line.
Pillows sold at Costco being recalled
A set of pillows sold at certain Costco Wholesale Corp. stores are being recalled because they contain small metal fragments in the fiber-fill. The Consumer Products Safety Commission said about 120,000 units ...
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Ever since reaching an all-time high of over $73 in mid-May, Costco Wholesale shares have been unable to climb higher.
A "Depression Era" mentality takes hold of consumers
The Associated Press reports that a "Depression Era" mentality is taking hold among consumers.
Surgeon to sign copies of book at Costco
Dr. Steven R. Gundry, author of "Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution," will sign copies of his book at noon Saturday at Costco Wholesale, 72-800 Dinah Shore Drive.
Costco decries 3-cent solution by Quebec
A Quebec energy board decision that will add 3 cents to the cost of every litre of gas sold in St.
Costco, theaters agree to anchor proposed shopping center near U.S. 40 and I-70
Faison, a retail development company that wants to build a shopping center on about 140 acres of land just southeast of the intersection at U.S. 40 and Interstate 70 near Hagerstown, announced Thursday that ...
Law needs to be updated in the interest of consumers - Costco...
Following a decision by Rgie de l'nergie on July 11, motorists in the region of Saint-Jrme will be required to pay an additional 3cents per liter of gas starting July 22 right through to January 24, 2011.
It seems that the rebate checks are being spent after all. Several retailers have seen a bump up in sales.
Discount Retailers in a Premium Spot
Goldman Sachs ONCE AGAIN, DISCOUNT STORES outperformed expectations this month with our sector same-store sales index rising 5.7% versus a 2.9% gain June estimate.
Discount merchants benefit from high sales in June
Some of the country's largest retail chains had good June sales, benefitting from consumers looking for a place to spend their tax rebates, but this was not the case for higher-priced department stores.
Sotto Wireless hooks up with Costco through investors
Sotto Wireless has struck a deal to sell its wireless and office phone service in one of Costco's small business centers, thanks to a contact Costco made with the venture capital company that backed the Seattle ...
Nordstrom shares fall on profit forecast
Shares of Nordstrom dropped 8.7 percent Thursday after the Seattle retailer said it may not make its quarterly profit projections.