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Retail Industry News 24 January 2026 - 29 January 2026

Costco stock dips as COST nears ex-dividend date; Fed decision and sales update next

Costco stock dips as COST nears ex-dividend date; Fed decision and sales update next

Costco shares fell 1.2% to $958.89 by midday Wednesday ahead of the stock’s Jan. 30 ex-dividend date for a $1.30 payout. The S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000 before retreating as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and major tech earnings. Walmart, Target, and Amazon also traded lower. Costco’s January sales report is scheduled for Feb. 4.
28 January 2026
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Amazon stock climbs after Whole Foods pivot — what AMZN investors watch before Feb. 5

Amazon stock climbs after Whole Foods pivot — what AMZN investors watch before Feb. 5

Amazon shares rose 2.6% to $244.69 in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company said it will close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores, convert some to Whole Foods, and expand same-day grocery delivery. Closures start Feb. 1, with California stores open longer due to regulations. Trading volume reached 37.7 million shares. Perishable grocery sales via same-day delivery have surged 40-fold since January 2025.
27 January 2026
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Costco stock price slips after hours as investors circle Feb sales update and March earnings

Costco stock price slips after hours as investors circle Feb sales update and March earnings

Costco shares fell 0.6% to $977.67 in after-hours trading Monday. The company will report January sales on Feb. 4 and release quarterly earnings and February sales on March 5. Costco declared a $1.30 per share dividend, payable Feb. 13 to shareholders of record as of Jan. 30. Regular session trading saw the stock range between $976.54 and $992.69 on 2.46 million shares.
27 January 2026
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Costco stock price slips in midday trade as investors eye Fed decision and next Costco sales update

Costco stock price slips in midday trade as investors eye Fed decision and next Costco sales update

Costco shares fell 0.6% to $977.43 by midday Monday, even as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged higher ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and major tech earnings. Target dropped nearly 4%, leading retail decliners, while Walmart slipped 0.3%. Investors are watching for the Fed’s policy statement Wednesday and Costco’s January sales report due Feb. 4.
26 January 2026
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Marks & Spencer share price flat near 361p after UK retail sales beat forecasts — what’s next for MKS stock

Marks & Spencer share price flat near 361p after UK retail sales beat forecasts — what’s next for MKS stock

Marks and Spencer shares closed Friday at 361p, down 0.06%, after UK retail sales volumes rose 0.4% in December, beating forecasts. M&S reported a 5.6% rise in like-for-like food sales for the quarter, while non-food sales fell 2.9%. Investors are watching for signs of stronger clothing demand as discounting eases.
25 January 2026
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Costco stock (COST) holds near $1,000 as dividend date nears and a sales update looms

Costco stock (COST) holds near $1,000 as dividend date nears and a sales update looms

Costco shares closed Friday up 0.8% at $983.25, just below $1,000, ahead of the Jan. 29 ex-dividend date. December net sales rose 8.5% year-over-year. Shareholders approved director nominees and executive pay but rejected a greenwashing audit proposal at the annual meeting. Executive vice president Teresa A. Jones sold 850 shares at a weighted average of $986.26, according to a new SEC filing.
24 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
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