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This Washington-Based Company Just Shared Earnings, and Things Are Better Than Expected: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/834983/warehouse-shopper-costco-shopping-724x483-49120b8.jpg
This Washington-Based Company Just Shared Earnings, and Things Are Better Than Expected

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) is one of the most dominant retailers in the world, and it continues to outpace its brick-and-mortar peers, quarter in and quarter out.

Costco keeps opening stores

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Where Will Eaton Be in 5 Years?

Eaton (NYSE: ETN) has been a great investment for me. I've owned it since 2015, when it was still working on integrating Cooper Industries. That acquisition, and subsequent fine tuning, has been

Will Walmart Stock Continue to Ring Up Investor Returns?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/834595/wmt.jpg
Will Walmart Stock Continue to Ring Up Investor Returns?

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has risen from modest beginnings in rural Arkansas to grow into one of the world's most successful retailers. Although its rapid growth days are likely behind it, the company has

Amazon Just Made a Startling Competitive Move Against Kroger: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/834351/a-woman-picks-up-freshly-delivered-groceries.jpg
Amazon Just Made a Startling Competitive Move Against Kroger

For the last four years, I've gladly called the Sunshine State my home. And during my time here in Florida, I've seen my fair share of delivery trucks from grocery chain Kroger (NYSE: KR) -- they're

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Why Plug Power Stock Shot Higher Today

Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) stock took off Monday morning. Shares of the hydrogen fuel cell supplier peaked with an almost 15% gain in early trading. The stock remained higher by 11.9% as of 1:30 p.m

Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the Nasdaq?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/834488/gettyimages-1146822780.jpg
Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the Nasdaq?

Shares of PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA), and Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) are currently yielding north of 4%. These are high payouts in any climate, but perhaps even more noteworthy

1 Reason to Buy PepsiCo (PEP) Stock That's Been a Good Reason for More Than 50 Years: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/830012/getty-smiling-happy-restaurant-worker-server-coffee.jpg
1 Reason to Buy PepsiCo (PEP) Stock That's Been a Good Reason for More Than 50 Years

There are lots of reasons to like PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) as a possible investment for your long-term portfolio. One of the best reasons is its generous dividend yield -- recently at 4.1%. That yield

Could This Convenience Store Company Become the Next Walmart?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/834138/gettyimages-2178134677.jpg
Could This Convenience Store Company Become the Next Walmart?

Consumer staples retail may seem like an unexciting business. Still, certain superior retail business models have gone on to generate massive market returns. Such was the case with Walmart (NYSE:

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My 3 Favorite Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

The S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is near all-time highs again, with some on Wall Street worrying that the market's valuation has become stretched.

But don't despair -- if you look past the major

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Is Eaton Stock a Buy Now?

I bought Eaton (NYSE: ETN) while it was still working on integrating its acquisition of Cooper Industries. That was the largest deal in the company's history and materially shifted the industrial

Best Dividend Stocks to Buy: PepsiCo Stock vs. Coca-Cola Stock: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/834121/gettyimages-1322564211.jpg
Best Dividend Stocks to Buy: PepsiCo Stock vs. Coca-Cola Stock

PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) tend to have steady sales regardless of the economic cycle.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Sept. 15, 2025. The video was published on

Costco Has Made 3 Big Changes Over the Last Year, Including a New Perk That's Dividing Many of Its 79.6 Million Members: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/833532/costco-wholesale-warehouse-groceries-staples-discretionary-retail-gdp-inflation.jpg
Costco Has Made 3 Big Changes Over the Last Year, Including a New Perk That's Dividing Many of Its 79.6 Million Members

Retail is one of the largest industries on the planet, but it's also highly competitive. According to Mordor Intelligence, the global retail market is forecast to expand to $27.3 trillion this year

In Cryptocurrency, This One Feature Matters More Than Ever. 3 Cryptocurrencies to Buy Now and Hold For Decades.
In Cryptocurrency, This One Feature Matters More Than Ever. 3 Cryptocurrencies to Buy Now and Hold For Decades.

Several features can make a cryptocurrency attractive, including an experienced leadership team, scalability, and a proven track record of security. But for me, utility is what can make a digital

Should You Buy Costco Stock Right Now?
Should You Buy Costco Stock Right Now?

With $62 billion in net sales in the fiscal 2025 third quarter (ended May 11), Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) is the world's third-biggest retailer. Only Walmart and Amazon are above it on the

Kroger Posts 12% EPS Gain in Fiscal Q2
Kroger Posts 12% EPS Gain in Fiscal Q2

Kroger (NYSE:KR), the major U.S. supermarket operator, released its second quarter earnings on September 11, 2025 for the period ending August 16, 2025. The most notable news from this earnings

Walmart Is Starting to Feel the Effects of Tariffs. Is Its Stock in Trouble?
Walmart Is Starting to Feel the Effects of Tariffs. Is Its Stock in Trouble?

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has made for a fairly resilient stock to own over the years. The big-box retailer often acts as a one-stop shop for customers. Whether they're shopping for birthday presents

Is PepsiCo a Buy After an Activist Investor Took a $4 Billion Stake in the Dividend King Stock?
Is PepsiCo a Buy After an Activist Investor Took a $4 Billion Stake in the Dividend King Stock?

PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) soared as much as 7.2% intraday on Sept. 2 in response to news that activist investor Elliott Investment Management took a $4 billion stake in the beverage and snack giant

5 Reasons to Buy Walmart Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
5 Reasons to Buy Walmart Stock Like There's No Tomorrow

It's certainly not the most exciting of potential stock picks. Last quarter's revenue growth of 4.8% (or 5.6% when adjusting for currency fluctuation) is in line with the company's long-term norms

2 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now
2 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

Investors can profit from stock investing through price appreciation and collecting dividends. The latter is an important component in an equity investment's total return.

It's important to pick

4 Quirky Things That Make Costco One of the Most-Successful Retailers -- Including a New Rule That Impacts Most of Its Nearly 80 Million Members
4 Quirky Things That Make Costco One of the Most-Successful Retailers -- Including a New Rule That Impacts Most of Its Nearly 80 Million Members

Retail is one of the most-competitive industries on the planet. But with a global addressable market of nearly $37 trillion by 2030, based on estimates from Mordor Intelligence, it's not hard to

Better Stock to Buy Now: Walmart or Dollar Tree?
Better Stock to Buy Now: Walmart or Dollar Tree?

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) shares have both surged over the past year, standing out in a choppy economy with their value-focused retail models. Each company has delivered

The Ultimate Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Now
The Ultimate Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Now

With stocks trading near all-time highs, it may seem like almost every growth stock is too expensive. After all, growth stocks have driven the bull market over the last 2.5 years, and it's not just

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Walmart vs. Kohl's
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Walmart vs. Kohl's

Investing in the retail sector can prove challenging, particularly during uncertain times. Consumers and retailers face various economic challenges, including an uncertain tariff policy.

However

This Underrated Consumer Goods Stock Could See Big Returns
This Underrated Consumer Goods Stock Could See Big Returns

If you take a look at all of the companies on the list of 2025 Dividend Kings, you'll find the name PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP). It has increased its dividend annually for 53 consecutive years at this

Costco Just Made a Big Change to Its Perks, and It Affects Many of Its 79.6 Million Paying Members
Costco Just Made a Big Change to Its Perks, and It Affects Many of Its 79.6 Million Paying Members

If you thought artificial intelligence (AI) has a sizable addressable market, take a gander at the retail industry. Based on estimates from Mordor Intelligence, the global retail industry will grow