IJR News — today's news from every sideCostco's Q4 sales rise 11.3% to $93.9 billion as digital sales outpace overall growth — Sep 3, 2026Costco reported August net sales of $23.70 billion, up 9.9%, with 16-week fourth-quarter net sales at $93.9 billion, rising 11.3% and total comparable sales up 8.4%, led by a 9% U.S. gain, 4% in Canada, and about 9.5% in other international markets, while digitally enabled sales climbed roughly 18-20%. Excluding gasoline and foreign-exchange effects, overall comps rose about 5.4% (U.S. 5.6%, international 6.8%), with the company operating 939 warehouses (647 in the U.S./Puerto Rico and 115 in Canada) and digital channels continuing to drive growth.
On X · @SpursOfficialTottenham Hotspur Share Training Ground Photos Ahead of Aston Villa MatchOfficial Spurs account posts routine pre-match training photos highlighting squad fitness and Pedro Porro's return. Reaction is mostly neutral-positive with light banter; no strong ideological split.280 likes · 12mGameStop, Apple and Meta face key tests in crowded September week — Sep 6, 2026MarketBeat’s stock screeners spotlight top picks across Retail, Toy, and Manufacturing: Retail includes Amazon, Lululemon, Walmart, Costco, and AutoZone; Toy includes Hasbro, Toyota, Mattel, MINISO, and TOYO; Manufacturing includes TSMC, Applied Materials, and Phillips 66. The coverage also notes forthcoming catalysts and events—such as GameStop, Apple, and Meta developments, Apple’s product launch, and key CPI data—that could influence near-term moves for these stocks.
Toy stocks surge led by Toyota, HasbroBusiness — Aug 30, 2026MarketBeat’s stock screener spotlights five stock themes—Toy, Grocery, Retail, Home Improvement, and Leisure—featuring major names in each sector, including Toyota, Hasbro, and Mattel; Casey’s General Stores, Conagra Brands, and CAVA Group; Amazon, Walmart, Alibaba, Costco, and Home Depot; Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Masco; and McDonald’s, Airbnb, Booking, Webus, and Flutter Entertainment, all noted for high trading volumes in recent days.
MarketBeat reports top retail stocks to watch todayBusiness — Aug 20, 2026MarketBeat’s stock screener highlights multiple top-five lists across sectors for August 2026, including Retail with Amazon, Walmart, Alibaba, Costco, and Ross Stores; Luxury Goods featuring Nike, Lululemon, and Tapestry; Grocery names such as BJ’s Wholesale Club, Casey’s, Conagra, Maplebear (Instacart), and CAVA; and Outdoor stocks like On Holding, Deckers, VF Corp, and others. The coverage underscores how consumer spending, tourism, inflation, and seasonal trends drive the performance and trading volume of these categories.
