Costco faces a problem bigger than retail theft and inflation

thestreet.com Costco has a reputation for treating its employees well and has generally paid higher wages than its retail rivals do. No protests were needed to get the warehouse club to…

The Morning Risk Report: Wall Street Steered Billions to Blacklisted Chinese Companies, House Probe Finds

createsend.com Good morning. A congressional investigation found that Wall Street used billions of dollars of American retirement savings and other investments to buy shares in index funds…

I bought an air fryer from Costco. Should I now buy gold?

finance.yahoo.com When I heard that Costco COST is now doing a brisk business selling one-ounce gold bars — up to $200 million worth each month, according to reports — I immediately thought…

Costco quietly making shopping change customers should love

thestreet.com Costco has always been an in-store shopping experience. The warehouse club built its business around the idea of its stores actually being no-frills warehouses. Merchandise…

Why Costco is so loved

economist.com In the nearly 40 years that The Economist has served up its Big Mac index, the price of the McDonald’s burger in America has more than tripled. In that same period the cost…

From Cubicle to Corporate Icon, Costco Finance Chief Ends 40-Year Run

wsj.com Richard Galanti has stepped down as CFO after nearly four decades in the role. The longtime executive has left his mark on the retail behemoth.

Costco has a new way to make money members will love

thestreet.com Costco generally lags behind its competitors when it comes to technology. That's largely because the chain does not invest in ideas that have not been fully proven. Unlike…

Precious metals buyer cashes in on Costco's gold bar rush: 'I consider this savings'

foxbusiness.com Costco is cashing in on the rush to buy gold as rate cut uncertainty and other market pressures drive up the price of the hot commodity. One buyer who purchased a gold bar…

Costco unveils sales smasher, dividend kicker

thestreet.com There are a few undeniable certainties. The sun rises in the East, the sky is blue, and seemingly, everyone loves shopping at Costco. The company's knack for delighting…

Gold Bar Sales Are Surging at Costco. Why?

nytimes.com Alongside its $1.50 hot dog and soda combo, gallon tubs of mayonnaise and value packs of socks, Costco, the warehouse retailer, has been selling gold bars since October.…

Costco is selling up to $200 million of gold bars and silver coins every month, but probably not making much profit, retail analyst says

businessinsider.com Costco's monthly sales of its gold bars and silver coins could total $200 million, Wells Fargo estimated. Tim Boyle/Getty Images Costco's monthly sales of its gold bars and…

Costco selling $200 million in gold bars per month, says analyst

finance.yahoo.com The gold rush at Costco is a very real thing. An analyst note from Wells Fargo estimates sales of the company’s gold bars currently account for between $100 million and $200…

Costco's gold bars are a hit, to the tune of up to $200 million per month

fortune.com The gold rush at Costco is a very real thing. An analyst note from Wells Fargo estimates sales of the company’s gold bars currently account for between $100 million and $200…

Costco gold and silver sales 'seem to have grown considerably': Wells Fargo

aol.com Costco Wholesale got into precious metals sales last year with gold bars and, according to a Tuesday research note from Wells Fargo, those may have picked up quite a bit…

Why gold prices are at record highs

cnn.com From central banks to Costco customers, it seems everyone is buying gold these days. The price of spot gold reached $2,364 per ounce Tuesday after hitting record highs for…