L Brands June Comps Up 6%, Stock Down on Weak July View
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 8:57AM CDT
L Brands, Inc.'s (LB) comparable store sales (comps) for the five weeks ended Jul 2, 2016 increased 6% year over year and also handily beat analysts' expectations.
ZUMZ: 15.30 (+0.23), LB: 69.18 (+1.75), COST: 165.44 (+1.74), BKE: 26.32 (+0.78)
Why Costco's (COST) Stock Rallied Post June Sales Results
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 5:59AM CDT
Costco (COST) reported flat comparable-store sales for the month of June. The figure came in ahead of analysts' expectations.
COST: 165.44 (+1.74), WMT: 73.84 (+0.31), DG: 94.32 (+0.54), BURL: 67.71 (+0.67)
Asian markets mostly down on oil concerns
By TERESA CEROJANO - AP - Thu Jul 07, 10:18PM CDT
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares were mostly down Friday, with investors cautious due to the plunge in oil prices overnight, concerns that a correction in commodity prices is underway and Friday night's scheduled release of U.S. inflation data that carries the risk of market volatility.
XEL: 44.59 (+0.27), MON: 102.68 (+2.04), DUK: 86.01 (+0.72), COST: 165.44 (+1.74), WDC: 49.35 (+1.69), AET: 117.00 (+1.53), SNDK: 76.18 (-0.39), HUM: 158.15 (-4.59), PEP: 108.27 (+0.78)
WhiteWave and PepsiCo climb; Exxon and Xcel Energy slide
AP - Thu Jul 07, 3:25PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Thursday:
XEL: 44.59 (+0.27), COST: 165.44 (+1.74), AVG: 24.63 (+0.05), WDC: 49.35 (+1.69), SNDK: 76.18 (-0.39), PEP: 108.27 (+0.78)
After Yesterday's Rally of 4.78% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jul 07, 11:45AM CDT
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $158.00 to a high of $163.90. Yesterday, the shares gained 4.8%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $157.19 on volume of 3.8 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
COST: 165.44 (+1.74)
Costco Wholesale Rises 4.78% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jul 07, 11:44AM CDT
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $158.00 to a high of $163.90. Yesterday, the shares gained 4.8%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $157.19 on volume of 3.8 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
COST: 165.44 (+1.74)
These 3 Retail Stocks Will Impress Investors this Earnings Season
ESTMZ - Thu Jul 07, 8:00AM CDT
Despite what it may seem, the retail sector and consumer spending has not exactly performed as media outlets have claimed. Internet retail has been the biggest growth catalyst in the sector, as more companies shift resources towards building out omni...
NFLX: 97.06 (+1.96), AMZN: 745.81 (+9.24), EBAY: 24.61 (+0.68), AXP: 61.49 (+1.68), C: 41.98 (+0.69), EXPE: 109.43 (+1.86), WMT: 73.84 (+0.31), COST: 165.44 (+1.74), VZ: 55.90 (+0.52)
Costco's Endeavors Bode Well: Are the Hardships Over?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 06, 8:43AM CDT
Costco (COST) continues to be one of the dominant retail wholesalers based on the breadth and quality of merchandise offered.
FRED: 15.50 (+0.49), COST: 165.44 (+1.74), DG: 94.32 (+0.54), BURL: 67.71 (+0.67)
Don’t Get Caught Short These 3 Retailers this Earnings Season
ESTMZ - Tue Jul 05, 3:01PM CDT
Despite what it may seem, the retail sector and consumer spending has not exactly performed as media outlets have claimed. Internet retail has been the biggest growth catalyst in the sector, as more companies shift resources towards building out omni...
NFLX: 97.06 (+1.96), AMZN: 745.81 (+9.24), SPY: 212.65 (+3.12), AXP: 61.49 (+1.68), C: 41.98 (+0.69), EXPE: 109.43 (+1.86), WMT: 73.84 (+0.31), COST: 165.44 (+1.74), GOOGL: 717.78 (+10.52), VZ: 55.90 (+0.52)
These 4 Companies Won the Brexit
ESTMZ - Wed Jun 29, 3:30PM CDT
Almost a week removed from Brexit, the markets are rallying after the historic downturn late last week into early this week. We saw high beta stocks from financials to airlines plunge on the increased volatility surrounding the vote. However, it...
WFM: 33.58 (+0.30), YHOO: 37.74 (+0.22), T: 42.61 (+0.31), SPY: 212.65 (+3.12), CLX: 138.37 (+0.85), COST: 165.44 (+1.74), WMT: 73.84 (+0.31), MO: 69.83 (+0.53), VZ: 55.90 (+0.52)
Bank Stock Roundup: Positive Stress Test Results, Brexit Makes Headlines; BofA in Focus
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 24, 11:10AM CDT
Over the last five trading days, the major banks showed a bullish trend. Investors' confidence received a boost with the banks clearing the annual regulatory stress test successfully.
AXP: 61.49 (+1.68), JPM: 61.83 (+1.25), C: 41.98 (+0.69), COST: 165.44 (+1.74), BAC: 13.17 (+0.16), WFC: 47.79 (+0.99), PNC: 80.62 (+1.13)
Mondelez Recalls Food Products with Inapt Peanut Amounts
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 24, 8:59AM CDT
Fast food restaurants and food companies have lately been reeling under heavy losses due to repeated recalls of products that are feared to be contaminated with bacteria or allergic components.
MDLZ: 46.10 (+0.93), THS: 104.17 (+1.52), COST: 165.44 (+1.74), GIS: 72.46 (+0.44)
Costco's (COST) New Partnership with Citigroup (C) Not Quite Smooth Sailing
Afrasiab Mian - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 23, 6:19PM CDT
Costco Wholesale (COST) has experienced a decrease in sales recently, presumably due to difficulties involving transitioning customers from American Express (AXP) to Citigroup (C) cards.
V: 76.42 (+1.91), AXP: 61.49 (+1.68), C: 41.98 (+0.69), COST: 165.44 (+1.74)
Citigroup Acquires Costco Portfolio from American Express
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 21, 2:55PM CDT
Citigroup Inc. (C) has completed the acquisition of U.S. co-brand credit card portfolio of Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) from American Express Company (AXP). The bank has acquired over $10.5 billion of credit card receivables.
V: 76.42 (+1.91), AXP: 61.49 (+1.68), C: 41.98 (+0.69), COST: 165.44 (+1.74)
Zacks Earnings Trends Highlights: Costco, AutoZone, Oracle, Adobe and FedEx
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 20, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Earnings Trends Highlights: Costco, AutoZone, Oracle, Adobe and FedEx
FDX: 156.22 (+3.62), AZO: 815.02 (+15.36), COST: 165.44 (+1.74), ADBE: 96.79 (+1.65), ORCL: 40.87 (+0.34)
What Will the Q2 Earnings Season Bring?
Sheraz Mian - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 17, 3:47PM CDT
What Will the Q2 Earnings Season Bring?
FDX: 156.22 (+3.62), AZO: 815.02 (+15.36), COST: 165.44 (+1.74), ADBE: 96.79 (+1.65), ORCL: 40.87 (+0.34)
Can Wal-Mart's Online Business Provide A Boost?
Adam Arif - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 10, 5:00PM CDT
Wal-Mart is in the midst of investing $2 billion over a two year period into its digital operations.
AMZN: 745.81 (+9.24), TGT: 71.31 (+1.22), COST: 165.44 (+1.74), WMT: 73.84 (+0.31), BABA: 78.99 (-0.36)
Covered Call Alerts For Gilead Sciences, Western Digital, Costco, Opko Health and Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. Released By InvestorsObserver
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 08, 9:31AM CDT
InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for GILD, WDC, COST, OPK and ULTA.
OPK: 9.87 (+0.01), GILD: 86.55 (+1.08), COST: 165.44 (+1.74), ULTA: 250.82 (+3.53), WDC: 49.35 (+1.69)
Costco Wholesale Corp. Stock Will Rise Despite Its Lofty Valuation
Jack Foley - Amigobulls - Wed Jun 08, 6:25AM CDT
With the Visa deal and membership fees hike set to drive earnings, Is it time to buy Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) stock here?
COST: 165.44 (+1.74)