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Analysts' ratings for Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 33 analysts.

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST), and it's important for retail traders to take note. \This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in COST often signals…

Defensive stocks are essential for shielding one’s portfolio from market volatility, as they tend to perform well even during economic downturns. Thus, fundamentally solid consumer staples stocks Walmart (WMT), Costco (COST), and Target (TGT) might be ideal buys to shield one’s portfolio amid market volatility. Keep reading.

With Q3 earnings propelling this warehouse retailer to new peaks, investors should seize this opportunity to capitalize on substantial upside potential.

Amazon solidifies position as top holiday shopping destination, with 35% of consumers choosing it over other retail giants like Walmart, Target and Costco.

Costco has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

With volatility on the increase, option premiums are elevated which could mean it’s a great time for iron condor trades.

The post-election rally fizzled out as inflation concerns dampened hopes for rate cuts; next week investors will see if retail stocks bring holiday cheer.

Costco is expected to release its first-quarter earnings in December, and analysts expect a high single-digit growth in earnings.

With a recent notable increase in U.S. retail sales and a positive outlook fueled by rising personal income and easing inflation, fundamentally strong retail stocks such as Amazon.com (AMZN), Costco (COST), and Target (TGT) are well-positioned for success this holiday season. Read on.

The International Longshoremen's Association's strike and the devastation of Hurricane Helene prompted a jump in retail sales.