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[Jun 01, 2011] Signal Crossing, by Mark Robertson
What roles do signals play in our decision-making as investors? What are some of the bigger picture indicators that we should explore?

[Mar 01, 2007] Vanguard Technology ETF, by Cy Lynch
VGT is an extremely low cost way to provide balanced exposure to the market sector.

[Aug 01, 2011] Vanguard Technology, by Cy Lynch
Overall, VGT is a cost-effective way to gain broad exposure to technology stocks.

[Aug 01, 2009] PetMed Express, by Mark Robertson
PETS is in the business of cost-effectively keeping pets healthy \r\n.

[May 01, 2013] C.H. Robinson, by Mark Robertson
Reliability and cost effectiveness matter more than ever and this month’s feature, CHRW is a clear industry leader.

[Jul 01, 2011] Fidelity Select Technology, by Cy Lynch
FSPTX is a cost-effective way to gain broad exposure to technology stocks world-wide and its solid track record and relatively experienced manager are pluses.

[Nov 01, 2008] Vipers Vanguard Technology, by Cy Lynch
VGT's high overall quality, strong relative growth expectations and low costs, lead us to believe this is a great time to consider adding or accumulating VGT.

[Jul 25, 2018] MANIFEST 40 Update, by Mark Robertson
Our MANIFEST 40 is a celebration of collective excellence in stock selection, strategy and disciplined patience. The rate of return since inception (2005) is 10.1%.

[Sep 03, 2020] MANIFEST 40 Update, by Mark Robertson
As we approach the 15th birthday of the Manifest Investing 40 most widely-followed stocks, we welcome Amazon (AMZN) and Disney (DIS) to the party.

[May 01, 2008] UnitedHealth Group, by Mark Robertson
Most of the investing world sees a stock that has been challenged and sliced nearly in half over the last couple of years. We see one of the original stocks in the Tin Cup portfolio at a cost basis of $3.18 and an annualized price appreciation of 18.6

[Dec 01, 2011] Growth Diversification, by Mark Robertson
We consider one of the most powerful — and compelling — approaches to prudent diversification to be growth diversification.

[Aug 01, 2014] Whole Foods Market, by Mark Robertson
The average price of the items at WFM carries a significant premium to other grocery and big box retailers. Under these conditions, a consumer staples company becomes discretionary and vulnerable to economic cycles.

[Oct 01, 2005] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
This month's $1200 contribution (and quarterly dividends) will be invested in Masco Corp with a PAR of 20.9% and quality rating of 74.7.

[Dec 01, 2005] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Partial sale of UNH, accumulate Pfizer.

[Dec 01, 2005] Questions & Comments, by Mark Robertson
We wish a joyous, safe and prosperous holiday season for all of you.

[Oct 01, 2010] Colgate-Palmolive, by Mark Robertson
CL's strong historical performance and trends make it a welcome core holding addition to the Solomon Select tracking portfolio.

[Feb 01, 2015] Quanta Services, by Mark Robertson
PWR provides specialized contracting services, offering end-to-end network solutions to the electric power, natural gas and cable TV industries.

[Apr 01, 2005] Fifth Third Bancorp, by Mark Robertson
This well-managed and\r\nconservative midwestern bank ranks among\r\nthe leaders in its industry based on returnon-\r\nassets (ROA), a key characteristic of banking\r\nperformance.

[Dec 01, 2007] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Add BBBY, sell NVT and buy FDS.

[Sep 01, 2005] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
This month's $1200 contribution will be invested in Masco Corp.

[Nov 01, 2006] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Accumulate more shares of last month's Solomon Selection, MSFT.

[Oct 01, 2011] IPC Hospitalist Company, by Mark Robertson
The opportunity for IPCM is consistent with others like Quality Systems but be careful out there.

[Nov 01, 2015] Forward Air, by Mark Robertson
FWRD has been featured often in the Forbes annual listing of the Best Small Companies and was still eligible for this year’s roll call.

[Jul 01, 2021] Grand Canyon Education (LOPE), by Mark Robertson
Grand Canyon is the best-positioned publicly traded for-profit education company due to its strong brand, unique on-campus and online educational environments, and long runway of opportunity. -- Wasatch Value Fund

[Sep 03, 2009] Roads to Successful Investing, by Mark Robertson
This all-day session features Mark Robertson, from Manifest Investing. His presentation includes a close look at strategic long-term investing, consistent with the teachings of NAIC/BetterInvesting founder George Nicholson.

[Sep 01, 2012] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Accumulate Coach

[May 01, 2006] Vanguard Growth Index, by Cy Lynch
VIGRX is a well-diversified fund with an exceptional Quality Rating and superior financial strength.

[Mar 01, 2010] ELEMENTS Morningstar Wide Moat Focus, by Cy Lynch
WMW is first of all funds covered according to the MANIFEST Ranking based on a combination of projected return, quality and actual relative return.

[Jul 01, 2007] iShares DJ Consumer Services, by Cy Lynch
ICY offers the opportunity to invest in a high quality portfolio of consumer-related stocks cutting across both the discretionary and staples sectors.

[Aug 01, 2008] SPDRs Energy Select, by Mark Robertson
Energy related stocks currently make up over 10% of the overall market and the sector's potential return is second only that of the technology sector as reflected in our ETF Sector Radar.

[Aug 01, 2006] Cisco Systems, by Mark Robertson
Cisco Systems is a quality company in an important industry, Communications Equipment.

[Sep 01, 2005] Yankee Candle, by Mark Robertson
The long-term perspective burns fairly brightly for this leading provider of baby boomer favorite for upscale gifts.

[Oct 01, 2005] Abercrombie & Fitch, by Mark Robertson
With a financial strength rating of A+, EPS predictability of 80 and strong growth and profit characteristics, ANF earns a quality rating of 82.7.

[Nov 01, 2005] Microsoft, by Mark Robertson
Despite threats from Linux, Google, Yahoo! and others, MSFT is a formidable and well-managed juggernaut.

[Nov 01, 2005] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
The model portfolio has performed at an exceptional level during the trailing ten year period.

[Dec 01, 2005] Stryker, by Mark Robertson
You will find Stryker equipment in many operating rooms, a living tribute to the memories and vision of Dr. Stryker.

[Jan 01, 2006] Kohl's, by Mark Robertson
Kohl's (KSS) recently joined the MANIFEST 40 at the #37 position.

[Mar 01, 2006] Dell Inc., by Mark Robertson
DELL is no stranger to our subscribers, holding down the #29 position in the MANIFEST 40..

[Mar 01, 2006] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Sell Worthington Industries, Accumulate HD & LLTC.

[Dec 01, 2006] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Who doesn't want more Paychex.

[Jan 01, 2007] Select Comfort, by Mark Robertson
What are your sleep-at-night numbers.

[Mar 01, 2007] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Accumulate Navteq.

[Dec 01, 2009] Nokia, by Mark Robertson
NOK is ranked as the fifth most powerful and recognized brand in recent surveys and has been hammered by the global recession of 2009.

[Apr 01, 2010] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Sell Chipotle (CMG), Add GS and QSII.

[Jun 01, 2010] MercadoLibre, by Mark Robertson
Founded in 1999, MELI operates in 12 Latin American markets and is a market leader in Brazil, Argentina and Mexico.

[Apr 01, 2014] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
In Search of Opportunity and Opinions

[Aug 01, 2018] Coherent (COHR), by Ken Kavula
Ken Kavula selected Coherent (COHR) during the July Round Table. The company appeared in his Ivory Soap screen, the Better Investing SSGPlus Small/Value Companies and the Value Line screening tools.

[Sep 01, 2018] Triple Play Candidates, by Mark Robertson
The time-honored Triple Play screening approach yields a number of stocks for study including: Skechers (SKX), Booking (BKNG), LCI Industries (LCII), FaceBook (FB) and Tupperware (TUP).

[Nov 01, 2007] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Accumulate CVS Caremark (CVS).

[Feb 01, 2009] AFLAC, by Mark Robertson
AFL is certainly no stranger to our Community of investors, ranking #15 in our Top 40 most widely-followed stocks.

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Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 05/07/2020 07:53 AM · Stocks
Costco (COST) sales fell for the first time in over a decade as shoppers stayed home.

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Nick A DiVirgilio · 05/07/2020 01:02 PM · Stocks
In my NY area (1 hour outside of NYC) I have gone to all three of the following to shop: Costco, B.J.‘s Wholesale, Sam’s Club. Of the 3, Costco was...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 04/24/2018 10:40 AM · Stocks
This week’s Issue of The Value Line Investment Survey is filled with retail-related industries and companies. Specifically, we provide detailed...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 10/22/2018 10:18 AM · Stocks
Costco Wholesale (COST) is one of the oldest positions (9/21/2010) in the Round Table tracking portfolio and has been included in the MANIFEST 40...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 06/01/2016 01:47 PM · Stocks
Goldman Sachs upgrades Costco Wholesale (COST) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $169.00 to $175.00.

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 04/24/2018 11:03 AM · Stocks
Costco is now the 2nd longest running Round Table selection, chosen by Hugh McManus back on 9/21/2010. (SEIC, Kavula, 8/20/2010 is the longest) The...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 03/09/2017 09:21 AM · Stocks
A little bit of weakness and a rate hike … probably worth going to DefCon 3 on Costco (COST)...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 10/05/2011 08:55 AM · Stocks
Costco’s (COST) FQ4 earnings rose a better-than-expected 11% to $478M ($1.08/share) as it continues to post sales and membership-fee growth....

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Dan Hess · 10/05/2011 11:02 AM · Stocks
This Bloomberg Article indicates COST will raise membership fees 10% (about $150M) to help raise lower profit margins. With demand sluggish the...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 09/01/2011 09:33 AM · Stocks
Costco CEO Jim Sinegal to step down. Costco (COST) CEO Jim Sinegal plans to step down in January and will be replaced by COO Craig Jelinek....

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 02/29/2012 04:34 PM · Stocks
Costco’s (COST) FQ2 net profit rose 13.2% to $394M, or 0.90 a share, and beat expectations, as net sales increased 10% to $22.51B. … and somewhere,...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 12/08/2010 11:46 AM · Stocks
Equity Analysis Guide 1. The sales growth forecast for the 3-5 year outlook at Value Line is 6.4%. The accompanying trend analysis supports an 8%...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 12/08/2010 11:53 AM · Stocks
Sales Growth Forecast

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 12/08/2010 11:53 AM · Stocks
Profitability Analysis

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 12/08/2010 12:12 PM · Stocks
Chronicle

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 12/08/2011 11:03 AM · Stocks
Costco’s (COST) FQ1 EPS rose to $0.73 from $0.71 as revenue increased 12.5% to $21.18B but the company missed expectations, with an increase in...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 10/11/2013 02:54 PM · Stocks
Costco’s FQ4 net profit and revenue rise 1%. Costco’s (COST) FQ4 net profit edged up 1.3% to $617M as revenue rose 1% to $31.77B, although EPS of...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 03/06/2014 08:52 AM · Stocks
Costco’s (COST) results undershoot as profit falls. Costco’s FQ2 earnings missed expectations, hurt by a poor holiday season and by currency...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 05/24/2012 11:22 AM · Stocks
Costco’s (COST) FQ3 earnings topped Street predictions as EPS climbed to $0.88 from $0.73 and revenue 8.2% to $22.3B. Comparable sales rose 5%,...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 04/26/2012 07:43 AM · Stocks
Just me? Or does anybody else think they hear the Jaws soundtrack playing in the background on this one? I think I’ve seen this movie before....

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 03/12/2013 08:31 AM · Stocks
Costco net profit jumps 39% to $547M. Costco’s (COST) FQ2 net profit climbed 39% to $547M, boosted by a $62M tax gain on a dividend paid to a...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 03/04/2021 04:51 PM · Stocks
References Costco Misses Q2 Pinning It On Higher Wages (MarketWatch) Costco’s Been Hammered. Is It Finally a Buy? (TheStreet)

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Sean Mace · 03/04/2021 06:06 PM · Stocks
Couldn’t you make the argument that COST isn’t adapting because store delivery to you home versus bulk food purchases are two different customer...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 05/29/2021 08:38 AM · Stocks
World According To Costco (As They Reinstate Free Samples) (Morning Brew)

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 07/22/2021 12:03 PM · Stocks
Costco Wholesale (COST) is one of the earliest Round Table selections that is still “open” — hailing back to 9/21/2010 and $46.23 — an annualized...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 03/04/2021 04:12 PM · Stocks
Costco Wholesale (COST) was selected by Hugh McManus for the Round Table tracking portfolio back in 2010. The shares have generated an annualized...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Leonard Douglass · 03/04/2021 06:32 PM · Stocks
Costco has been selling online for years, and recently they have supported 2 day and same day delivery [I believe with InstaCart]. But there are...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 07/22/2021 12:41 PM · Stocks
Business Model Analysis

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 01/18/2023 01:54 PM · Stocks
It’s fairly easy to see why Charlie Munger has liked this stonk — for a considerably long period of time. Value Line Close (1/20/2023) These timely...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 01/18/2023 01:55 PM · Stocks
Equity Analysis (COST)

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 10/16/2023 09:29 AM · Stocks
Equity Analysis (COST) Value Line Close (10/20/2023) Risk-averse investors looking for a dependable safe haven in the retail space may want to...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 01/15/2024 01:10 PM · Stocks
Equity Analysis (COST) Value Line Open (1/19/2024) Costco Wholesale ended calendar 2023 in splendid fashion. December revenue soared 9.9%...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 03/08/2024 09:54 AM · Stocks
Costco (COST) Misses Earnings Costco missed Wall Street’s expectations for its holiday quarter revenue, despite an increase in year-over-year sales...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by George Blank · 03/11/2024 11:08 AM · Stocks
Is COST a buying opportunity here at $715/share?

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Leonard Douglass · 03/12/2024 10:28 AM · Stocks
My first impression it was a year ago in March [opps make that May] when it made the Golden Cross [50 Day SMA crosses above 200 Day SMA]. With a PE...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 04/14/2024 09:46 AM · Stocks
Equity Analysis (COST) Value Line Close (4/19/2024) Although these shares are highly valued, they offer dependable growth in an uncertain retail...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 10/14/2024 08:51 PM · Stocks
Why I Won’t Touch Costco Stock […or Sell It?] — Brian Feroldi l wouldn’t touch Coscto’s stock today, even though it’s a wonderful business. Why?...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 10/14/2024 08:40 PM · Stocks
Equity Analysis (COST) Value Line Close (10/18/2024) Value investors would be best served waiting for a more favorable entry point, as these shares...

Costco Wholesale (COST): Special Dividends · by Mark Robertson · 11/18/2020 08:58 PM · Stocks
Who knew? (Besides Hugh) Costco Wholesale (COST) has declared a special dividend of $10 a share. The dividend, which will cost the retailer about...

Costco (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 12/09/2022 08:16 AM · Stocks
Costco Wholesale (COST) reported fiscal first-quarter earnings and revenue that missed analysts’ estimates and the stock dipped 0.4%. Costco said...

Costco (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 10/18/2021 12:20 PM · Stocks
Value Line Close (10/22/2021) Costco Wholesale continues to record some of the best growth rates in the entire retail world. The most recent data...

Costco (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 12/01/2022 09:33 PM · Stocks
Shares of membership club warehouse Costco Wholesale declined following a disappointing November sales report. Sales for the month increased 5.7%...

Costco (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 09/27/2023 02:57 PM · Stocks
Costco Wholesale (COST) earnings and sales trumped Wall Street’s forecasts for its fiscal fourth quarter, but the stock dipped as another quarter...

Costco (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 07/13/2024 05:18 PM · Stocks
Equity Analysis (COST) Value Line Open and Close (7/19/2024) Costco Wholesale is gaining market share in a challenging environment. The company’s...

Costco Wholesale (COST) · by Mark Robertson · 07/15/2023 01:06 PM · Stocks
Costco Wholesale (COST) is a legacy selection for the Round Table, selected by Hugh McManus back in September 2010 at $45.59. The annualized rate...

Costco (COST): Beating EPS Like A Drum · by Mark Robertson · 09/24/2021 07:26 AM · Stocks
Shares of big box retailer Costco Wholesale (COST) were rising Thursday after the company reported fourth-quarter results ahead of analyst...

Round Table (May 2011) · by Mark Robertson · 05/26/2011 10:03 PM · Portfolio Design & Management
Our Memorial Day edition of the Round Table included a brief tribute to some Giants of Investing. Stocks discussed during the session included:...

This Week at MANIFEST (11/2/2012) · by Mark Robertson · 10/29/2012 08:38 AM · General Discussion
Companies of Interest Materially Stronger: Under Armour (UA), Vitamin Shoppe (VSI), Costco Wholesale (COST), Wolverine (WWW) Materially Weaker:...

This Week at MANIFEST (5/1/2015) · by Mark Robertson · 04/27/2015 08:42 AM · General Discussion
Companies of Interest: Value Line The average Value Line low total return forecast for the companies in this week’s update batch is 3.1% — lower...

Costco Wholesale (COST)
Quality 87
PAR 5.5%

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Quality Legend:
Blue Excellent with quality greater than 80.
Green Good with quality between 60 and 80.
Neutral Average or below average with quality between 20 and 60.
Red Poor with quality less than 20.
Companies with less than 10 years of history are penalized by 5 points per year.
PAR Legend:
Green PAR is within the target range of MIPAR +5-10%, currently 5.1%-10.1%
Yellow PAR is above the target range of MIPAR +10%, currently 10.1%
PAR Projected Annual Return
MIPAR The Manifest Investing Median PAR of all stocks in the database.
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b Uses price-to-book value for valuation purposes.
P/CF Uses price-to-cash flow for valuation.