Wall Street swung back down on Tuesday, and its former superstars once again led the way.The S&P 500 dropped 1.1% for its latest swerve in a scary ride, where it tumbled by 10% from its record and then rallied for two straight days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 260 points, or 0.6%, a....
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Wednesday, March 19th

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The S&P 500 retreated on Tuesday, giving up some of Monday's gains to show resistance at a critical level. That level aligns with previous support and the 30-day EMA, an indicator of short-term market sentiment. The 30-day EMA points lower once more, suggesting another market decline that could begin today. Today's catalyst is the FOMC policy statement and outlook it provides; the market is bracing for a semi-hawkish statement in which the FOMC is content to leave its policy unchanged while it waits to see what the upcoming data will reveal.

The keynote speech from NVIDIA CEO Jenson Huang at the long-awaited GTC conference failed to give the market lift. The speech was filled with the promise of AI and next-gen advancements and affirmed the product launch outlook but did nothing to wow the market. Without a wow-quality catalyst to drive it, NVIDIA shares sank more than 3%, confirming resistance well-below the top of the established trading range.

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Stock market today: Back down goes Wall Street as Big Tech resumes its slide

Wall Street swung back down on Tuesday, and its former superstars once again led the way.The S&P 500 dropped 1.1% for its latest swerve in a scary ride, where it tumbled by 10% from its record and then rallied for two straight days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 260 points, or 0.6%, a...

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3 Hot Stock Upgrades as Analysts Look Ahead to Q2 Earnings

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3 Must-Own Stocks to Build Wealth This Decade

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Advanced Micro Devices Eyes AI Market Growth—Is AMD a Buy?

While Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) lost GPU market share to NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) during the initial AI boom, it stands to retake that share and more over time. The primary cause is NVIDIA’s first-mover advantage and well-developed ecosystem. Advanced Micro Devices was less pre...

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Arqit Stock Soars as NVIDIA’s GTC Fuels Quantum Excitement

Arqit Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: ARQQ) experienced a stock price surge on March 17, 2025, closing up 56.93% at $23.54. This jump reflects a growing wave of investor interest in quantum computing and, more specifically, the critical need for quantum-resistant cybersecurity solutions. The ti...

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Federal Reserve sees tariffs raising inflation this year, keeps key rate unchanged

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year even as it sees inflation staying stubbornly elevated. The Fed also now expects the economy to grow more slowly this year and next than it did three months ago, ac...

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How to set and invest your emergency fund

Even if you’re not an investment collector, it’s a good bet that the number of holdings and accounts in your portfolio have grown right along with your age and net worth. Investors can end up with what I think of as “ portfolio sprawl ”—too many accounts and too many holdings within them. Diversific...

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The $300 billion question: What to do with Russia's frozen central bank money?

With U.S. support for Ukraine in doubt, Kyiv's European allies are weighing whether to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets and use the money to compensate Ukraine, support its military and help rebuild shattered homes and towns.For now, the assets are still on ice, with opponents of seizure ...

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US shoppers modestly increased spending last month as concerns rise about economic outlook

US shoppers stepped up their spending a just bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount

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Is Viking Therapeutics the Next Blockbuster GLP-1 Stock?

When it comes to clinical weight-loss treatments, GLP-1 therapies have taken the medical sector by storm. What started as off-label use by celebrities and social media influencers for cutting weight became a viral sensation as type 2 diabetes medicine Ozempic kicked off the GLP-1 trend. Novo Nordi...

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Wednesday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day

A Stock With Upcoming Ex-Dividend:Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST)

Costco Wholesale

Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. The company offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories. It offers merchandise, such as sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, garden and patio products, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, postages, tickets, apparel, small appliances, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products. The company also operates gasoline, pharmacies, optical, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers; and offers business delivery, travel, grocery, and various other services online. It also operates e-commerce websites. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.

Should I Buy Costco Wholesale Stock? COST Bull and Bear Case Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Costco Wholesale was last updated on Monday, May 05, 2025 at 6:15 PM.

Costco Wholesale Bull Case

  • Costco's stock is currently priced around $1,008.30, reflecting strong market confidence and potential for growth.
  • Recent analyst upgrades have increased price targets, with some suggesting a target as high as $1,100.00, indicating optimism about future performance.
  • The company has a solid consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, with a significant number recommending the stock as a buy, which can signal strong future performance.
  • Costco has demonstrated resilience in the market, maintaining a low debt-to-equity ratio, which suggests financial stability and lower risk for investors.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $447.37 billion, Costco is positioned as a major player in the retail sector, providing a sense of security for investors.

Costco Wholesale Bear Case

  • The stock has a high P/E ratio of 59.21, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
  • Insider selling has been observed, with executives recently offloading shares, which could raise concerns about their confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Costco's stock has shown volatility, with a 52-week high of $1,078.24 and a low of $746.48, suggesting potential risks for investors looking for stability.
  • The company's quick ratio of 0.43 indicates that it may struggle to meet short-term obligations, which could be a red flag for risk-averse investors.
  • Market conditions and economic uncertainties could impact consumer spending, which is critical for Costco's revenue growth, posing a risk to investors.
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