Article Results:
[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.
Forum Post Results:
Costco Wholesale (COST)
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Mark Robertson
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05/07/2020 07:53 AM
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Stocks
Costco (COST) sales fell for the first time in over a decade as shoppers stayed home.
Costco Wholesale (COST)
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Nick A DiVirgilio
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05/07/2020 01:02 PM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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04/24/2018 10:40 AM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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10/22/2018 10:18 AM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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06/01/2016 01:47 PM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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04/24/2018 11:03 AM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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03/09/2017 09:21 AM
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Stocks
A little bit of weakness and a rate hike … probably worth going to DefCon 3 on Costco (COST)...
Costco Wholesale (COST)
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Mark Robertson
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10/05/2011 08:55 AM
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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)
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Dan Hess
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10/05/2011 11:02 AM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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09/01/2011 09:33 AM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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02/29/2012 04:34 PM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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12/08/2010 11:46 AM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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12/08/2010 11:53 AM
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Stocks
Sales Growth Forecast
Costco Wholesale (COST)
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Mark Robertson
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12/08/2010 11:53 AM
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Stocks
Profitability Analysis
Costco Wholesale (COST)
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Mark Robertson
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12/08/2010 12:12 PM
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Stocks
Chronicle
Costco Wholesale (COST)
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Mark Robertson
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12/08/2011 11:03 AM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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10/11/2013 02:54 PM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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03/06/2014 08:52 AM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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05/24/2012 11:22 AM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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04/26/2012 07:43 AM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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03/12/2013 08:31 AM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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03/04/2021 04:51 PM
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Stocks
References Costco Misses Q2 Pinning It On Higher Wages (MarketWatch) Costco’s Been Hammered. Is It Finally a Buy? (TheStreet)
Costco Wholesale (COST)
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Sean Mace
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03/04/2021 06:06 PM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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05/29/2021 08:38 AM
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Stocks
World According To Costco (As They Reinstate Free Samples) (Morning Brew)
Costco Wholesale (COST)
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Mark Robertson
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07/22/2021 12:03 PM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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03/04/2021 04:12 PM
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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)
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Leonard Douglass
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03/04/2021 06:32 PM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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07/22/2021 12:41 PM
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Stocks
Business Model Analysis
Costco Wholesale (COST)
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Mark Robertson
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01/18/2023 01:54 PM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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01/18/2023 01:55 PM
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Stocks
Equity Analysis (COST)
Costco Wholesale (COST)
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Mark Robertson
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10/16/2023 09:29 AM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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01/15/2024 01:10 PM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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03/08/2024 09:54 AM
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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)
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George Blank
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03/11/2024 11:08 AM
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Stocks
Is COST a buying opportunity here at $715/share?
Costco Wholesale (COST)
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Leonard Douglass
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03/12/2024 10:28 AM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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04/14/2024 09:46 AM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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10/14/2024 08:51 PM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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10/14/2024 08:40 PM
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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
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Mark Robertson
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11/18/2020 08:58 PM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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12/09/2022 08:16 AM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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10/18/2021 12:20 PM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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12/01/2022 09:33 PM
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Stocks
Shares of membership club warehouse Costco Wholesale declined following a disappointing November sales report. Sales for the month increased 5.7%...
Costco (COST)
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Mark Robertson
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09/27/2023 02:57 PM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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07/13/2024 05:18 PM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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07/15/2023 01:06 PM
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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
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Mark Robertson
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09/24/2021 07:26 AM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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05/26/2011 10:03 PM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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10/29/2012 08:38 AM
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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)
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Mark Robertson
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04/27/2015 08:42 AM
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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...