From: Voxant Newsroom on Fri, Jul 08 2011 1:06 AM

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) posted a higher-than-expected 14% increase June sales at stores with the help of higher gasoline prices and escalating foreign currencies. According to Thomson Reuters data, analysts anticipated on same-store sales to rise 12.7% including the affect of gas prices....

From: Voxant Newsroom on Thu, Jun 02 2011 6:38 PM

Good Morning. It’s Thursday, June 2, 2011. At this hour, U.S. equity futures are higher. Overseas, the Asian markets fell, while the European markets are lower. Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) is collaborating with Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on next version of Windows. Chinalco and Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) will...

From: Voxant Newsroom on Wed, Jun 01 2011 11:10 PM

A wrongful death suit stemming from the shooting of a man by Metro police outside of a Summerlin Costco store will be heard Wednesday in federal court.

From: Voxant Newsroom on Thu, May 26 2011 2:50 PM

This morning, Morgan Stanley lowered its EPS estimates on shares of Costco (COST) through 2013 as inventory issues could reduce earnings. In the report, however, Morgan Stanley maintained its overweight rating and its $90 price target.

From: Voxant Newsroom on Thu, May 26 2011 1:03 PM

Equity futures are trading lower this morning with the Dow Jones Industrial Average looking to open 23 points lower while the broader S&P500 index is looking to open nearly 3 points lower. Moving fast in the pre-market session are shares of Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide up over 24% ...

From: Voxant Newsroom on Wed, May 18 2011 3:13 PM

Garage Sale Millionaire and Costco Wedding Couture 5/18

From: Voxant Newsroom on Wed, Mar 02 2011 12:13 PM

Costco (COST) reported earnings for its fiscal second quarter today of $348 million, or $0.79 per share, compared to $299 million, or $0.67 per share, in the same quarter last year. Net sales rose 11%, to $20.45 billion, on same-store sales growth of 7% overall.

From: Voxant Newsroom on Fri, Feb 25 2011 9:01 PM

Here’s a look at what to expect in earnings and economic data for the week of February 28th, 2011.On Monday, look for earnings from Quiksilver Resources, Salix Pharmaceuticals, Warnaco Group, Range Resources and Sotheby's. You can also be on the lookout for a number of economic data reports...

From: Voxant Newsroom on Fri, Feb 04 2011 2:25 AM

BJs Wholesale Club (BJ) said today its board of directors has decided to explore strategic alternatives for the company, including a possible sale. A committee of independent directors has engaged Morgan Stanley (MS) as its financial advisor in the process.

From: Voxant Newsroom on Wed, Dec 08 2010 4:35 PM

Costco (COST) posted earnings for its first fiscal quarter today, beating analyst expectations. Profits rose to $312 million, or $0.71 per share, compared to $266 million, or $0.60 per share, in the same quarter last year.

From: Voxant Newsroom on Thu, Oct 14 2010 12:12 AM

UBS downgraded shares of Costco Wholesale (COST) to neutral from buy on valuation. Shares of Costco are about flat on the day.

From: Voxant Newsroom on Wed, Oct 06 2010 11:37 PM

Warehouse club retailer Costco (COST) posted a 16% increase in fiscal fourth quarter earnings today. Profits totaled $432 million, or $0.97 per share, compared to $374 million, or $0.85 per share, in the same quarter last year.

From: Voxant Newsroom on Thu, May 28 2009 12:24 PM

05/28/09 The Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) announced today that its fiscal 3Q profit fell 29%.