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Is Costco Stock Worth It?

2021-03-19

Research Articles

Introduction Costco (COST) You asked for it, so every Tuesday I do a subscriber request. Today’s video is on Costco, Is Costco Stock Worth It? One of the highest quality companies on the planet and a leader in the “Hypermarkets and Supercenters” subindustry category. Even though Costco has fallen approximately 15% since November of last […]

Costco After the Recent Correction-Overvalued Or Undervalued?

2017-09-01

Research Articles

Introduction This is the fourth in a series of articles where I will cover popular and/or high profile stocks. The primary objective of this series will be to put a spotlight on the importance of forecasting future growth prior to making an investment decision. I elaborated on the importance of forecasting future growth in part […]

This Is What Real Bubbles Look Like

2013-05-28

Research Articles

With the stock market currently doing so well, numerous articles are popping up playing the bubble card.  Personally, I don’t believe we are anywhere near bubble levels for equities, at least in the general sense.  I do think there are certain stocks that are currently overvalued, but very few that I would describe as dangerously […]

The Best Use of Corporate Profit (cash)

2012-12-11

Research Articles

Introduction I have recently authored two articles showing that, all other things being equal, a stock that pays its shareholders a dividend generates a higher total return than a stock with similar growth characteristics that doesn’t. This is based on the reality that stock prices follow earnings in the long run, and it is this […]

Costco vs. Wal-Mart: Who Wins the Stock Price Wars?

2010-10-07

Research Articles

Headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, Costco (COST) reported fiscal year fourth quarter earnings Wednesday that beat street estimates only to see its shares slide. Although earnings were two cents better than estimated, revenues came in a little short. So far, the media is attributing Wednesday’s stock slide to the revenue miss and slightly slower September sales […]

Discount Retailers?

2009-11-11

Videos

It seems logical that discount stores do well in a recession. In fact they do well in most economic conditions. Today’s video looks at how leading discount retailers have faired in good times and bad. Best when viewed in full youtube screen. Disclosure: Author Does Not Manage Portfolios Long ROST Perception and reality do not always […]

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