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Costco stock drifts near 52-week low ahead of December sales report — here’s what matters next

Costco stock drifts near 52-week low ahead of December sales report — here’s what matters next

Costco shares closed Friday down 0.9% at $854.50, near a 52-week low ahead of December sales results due Jan. 7. Analyst Joseph Feldman expects December comparable sales growth to slow to 2.2% from 7.4% last year. The stock remains below key technical levels and lags the broader market. Gasoline prices and currency shifts are expected to impact reported figures.
5 January 2026
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Costco stock slips after hours as investors brace for December sales report

Costco stock slips after hours as investors brace for December sales report

Costco shares fell 0.9% to $854.50 in after-hours trading Friday after Telsey Advisory Group projected sharply slower December comparable sales growth ahead of Costco’s Jan. 7 update. Telsey forecast 2.2% total comparable sales growth for December, down from 7.4% a year earlier. Investors are watching traffic, average ticket, and digital sales for signs of early-2026 demand.
3 January 2026
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Costco stock slips into year-end as investors focus on Jan. 7 sales report

Costco stock slips into year-end as investors focus on Jan. 7 sales report

Costco shares slipped 0.1% to $864.37 in thin year-end trading Wednesday, ahead of its December sales report due Jan. 7. The stock moved between $862.25 and $867.76 as investors weighed lighter holiday volumes and awaited signals on consumer demand and interest rates. The SPDR S&P Retail ETF fell 0.3%; Walmart dropped 0.2%. The Federal Reserve’s latest minutes showed officials split on future rate moves.
1 January 2026
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Costco stock slips after-hours as insider sale filing hits tape; investors eye Jan. 7 sales update

Costco stock slips after-hours as insider sale filing hits tape; investors eye Jan. 7 sales update

Costco shares slipped 0.4% to $862.34 in after-hours trading after a regulatory filing showed Executive Vice President Javier Polit sold about 2,607 shares for $2.26 million. The sales occurred on Dec. 29 and 30, leaving Polit with just over 10,189 shares. U.S. markets close Thursday for New Year’s Day, with the next regular session on Friday. December sales results are due Jan. 7.
1 January 2026
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Canada’s grocery code kicks in Jan. 1 as Loblaw, Walmart and rivals sign on — what shoppers should know

Canada’s grocery code kicks in Jan. 1 as Loblaw, Walmart and rivals sign on — what shoppers should know

Canada’s grocery industry code of conduct takes full effect Jan. 1, launching a formal dispute process for suppliers and grocers over fees and contract terms. Loblaw, Empire, Metro, Walmart Canada, and Costco Canada are registered under the voluntary code. The framework does not regulate shelf prices. Ottawa had warned it could make the code mandatory if major retailers did not participate.
31 December 2025
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Costco closed on New Year’s Day: New Year’s Eve 2025 store hours for Walmart, Aldi, Tesco and more

Costco closed on New Year’s Day: New Year’s Eve 2025 store hours for Walmart, Aldi, Tesco and more

Aldi, Costco, and Trader Joe’s will close U.S. stores on Jan. 1, with shortened hours on New Year’s Eve. Walmart plans normal hours, while Target and Walgreens may limit some locations. U.S. stock markets and FedEx services will halt Jan. 1. In Britain, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, and Lidl will adjust hours or close for the bank holiday.
31 December 2025
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Target stock drops after activist buzz fades; Fed minutes set the next test for TGT

Target stock drops after activist buzz fades; Fed minutes set the next test for TGT

Target fell 1.4% to $98.10 Monday, erasing part of last week’s activist-driven gains as trading volume stayed light. The move followed news that Toms Capital took a significant but undisclosed stake. Investors await Tuesday’s Fed minutes and any updates from the activist investor. Target has no investor events scheduled before its next earnings report, expected in early March.
30 December 2025
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Costco stock slips as year-end trading thins; next catalyst is Jan. 7 sales report

Costco stock slips as year-end trading thins; next catalyst is Jan. 7 sales report

Costco shares slipped 0.3% to $870.91 in late-morning trading Monday as U.S. retail stocks eased. Investors are watching for Costco’s December sales report, scheduled for Jan. 7 after market close. The S&P Retail ETF fell 0.6%, while Walmart rose 0.6% and Target dropped 0.8%. Markets remain quiet ahead of Fed minutes and jobless claims later this week.
29 December 2025
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  • Alibaba Margin Compression Tests AI Investment Narrative Amid Heavy Reinvestment
    May 21, 2026, 9:52 PM EDT. Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) reported FY 2026 fourth quarter revenue of C¥243.4 billion and basic EPS of C¥10.97, with trailing 12-month revenue hitting approximately C¥1.02 trillion and EPS at C¥45.63. The company's trailing net profit margin declined from 13% to 10.3%, reflecting margin compression amid heavy spending on AI and cloud investments aimed at long-term growth. Despite a 78% drop in adjusted EBITA and a 53% fall in GAAP net income, bulls remain optimistic on AI-driven revenue expansion and improving unit economics. Free cash flow swung to a C¥21.8 billion outflow, underscoring current profitability pressures. Analysts forecast 16.3% annual earnings growth, signaling confidence that ongoing reinvestment will translate into future profit gains.

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