Costco Just Declared a $30 Special Dividend. Is It Reason Enough to Buy the Stock Before Nov. 24?

Costco announced a $30-per-share special dividend (its largest ever at $13.3 billion total) payable December 4 to shareholders of record by November 24. While the company's fundamentals are strong and it has a track record of special dividends, the stock trades at a premium 51.4 P/E ratio, making it expensive compared to peers. The author suggests investors should only buy if they believe in long-term ownership, not purely for the dividend.

11/11/2026, 3:47 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Sell-Off: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in November

With the S&P 500 down 3.1% in early November amid concerns about AI stocks and interest rates, the article recommends five stocks with durable business models: Berkshire Hathaway, Costco Wholesale, Walmart, Coca-Cola, and Monster Beverage. These companies are positioned to weather market uncertainty better than speculative stocks.

11/11/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

How These 5 Big-Box Retailers Compete for the Same Shopper

Five major big-box retailers—Walmart, Costco, Target, Home Depot, and Lowe's—compete for household budget share through different strategies. Walmart leads on price and convenience with strong e-commerce growth, but trades at a premium 46x forward earnings valuation. Costco maintains loyalty through its membership model but faces similar valuation concerns. Target is executing a turnaround with improving sales and a more attractive 17.5x P/E multiple. Home Depot and Lowe's are pivoting toward the professional contractor market, with Lowe's offering better value at 17.5x earnings compared to Home Depot's mid-20s multiple.

11/10/2026, 10:45 AM • The Motley Fool

Billionaire Bill Ackman Has Been All-In on Uber. Is Now the Time to Buy the Stock?

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has made Uber his largest position, betting on the company's strong operating leverage and resilience against autonomous vehicle disruption. Uber's Q3 2026 results showed robust growth with gross bookings up 20% and adjusted EBITDA jumping 31%, while the stock trades at an attractive forward P/E of 16. Despite strong fundamentals, the stock is down 25% over the past year, presenting a potential buying opportunity for long-term investors.

11/08/2026, 10:30 AM • The Motley Fool

The 1 Investing Habit That Separates Stock Market Millionaires From Everyone Else

The key habit separating stock market millionaires from others is consistency—regularly investing over long periods, particularly in index funds like the S&P 500. Research shows 769,000 401(k) millionaires have invested for an average of 25 years. A 25-year-old investing $100 weekly could accumulate $2.4 million by retirement through compound growth, requiring emotional discipline to maintain investments during market downturns.

11/07/2026, 8:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Consumer Staples Showdown: Weighing the Differences Between VDC and RSPS

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) outperforms Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (RSPS) with 21.3% one-year returns and a lower 0.09% expense ratio, while RSPS offers higher dividend yield at 2.8% through its equal-weighting strategy. VDC is recommended for cost-conscious long-term investors, while RSPS appeals to income-focused investors seeking reduced concentration risk.

11/07/2026, 4:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Breakfast News: Stocks That Let You Sleep at Night

The Motley Fool analysts recommend four steady stocks that historically move less than the market and can help investors stay confident during market downturns: Costco (strong membership model with 90% renewal rates), Realty Income (REIT with 50+ years of dividend growth), Mastercard (dominant payments network with consistent growth), and Johnson & Johnson (Dividend King with 64 consecutive years of dividend increases and AAA credit rating).

11/07/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

What Tom Gardner Said About Days Like This

Following a significant market downturn (S&P 500 down 4.36%, Nasdaq down 5.52%), Tom Gardner shares five investment principles for navigating volatility: expect 10-15% pullbacks as normal, move in stages rather than making dramatic trades, favor quality companies with lower return expectations, maintain a diversified portfolio of 50+ companies, and ensure adequate emergency funds to treat market declines as buying opportunities.

11/05/2026, 6:13 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today, Nov. 5: Amazon Shares Slide as Technology Selloff Erases Early Gains

Amazon shares fell 2.19% on Nov. 5, 2026, despite early gains from a partnership announcement with Uber. A broad technology selloff occurred following midterm election results, with concerns about potential Democratic regulations on AI and data centers. The decline reflects investor worries about Amazon's rising AI infrastructure costs and negative free cash flow, though AWS is projected to grow 40% in 2027-2028.

11/05/2026, 5:39 PM • The Motley Fool

WSWA Announces Program Highlights for Access LIVE 2027

WSWA announced programming highlights for Access LIVE 2027, a major industry conference taking place February 1-4, 2027, in Dallas, Texas. The event will feature keynote remarks from WSWA leadership, industry trend analysis, retail perspectives, an 11th annual Brand Battle competition, and educational sessions focused on wine, spirits, and beverage alcohol business strategies. The conference aims to unite wholesalers, suppliers, retailers, and industry professionals across all three tiers of the beverage alcohol distribution system.

11/05/2026, 11:52 AM • GlobeNewswire

Amazon Trades at a Fraction of Costco's Valuation. Is the Discount Deserved?

Amazon's P/E ratio has dropped to 20 (from historically expensive levels) while Costco's has surged to 50, reversing their traditional valuation roles. The shift reflects market concerns about AI competition slowing Amazon Web Services' growth and investors seeking defensive positions in Costco. However, both valuations may be overreacting to potential risks, presenting a buying opportunity in Amazon once market fears subside.

11/05/2026, 1:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Meet the Only "Magnificent Seven" Stock That's Outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq This Year (Hint: It's Not Nvidia)

Apple is the only Magnificent Seven stock outperforming both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in 2025, up 26.8% year-to-date. Unlike peers that are heavily investing in AI infrastructure, Apple generates strong free cash flow with minimal capital expenditures, positioning it as a recession-resistant consumer staples/tech hybrid. However, its premium valuation of 39.5x earnings raises concerns for value-focused investors.

11/04/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

My Top 5 Stocks to Buy Before 2027 and Hold for a Decade

The article recommends five stocks for long-term buy-and-hold investors: Target (trading at a bargain valuation with recovery potential), Dutch Bros (rapidly expanding coffee chain with growth plans to 7,000 stores), MercadoLibre (Latin American e-commerce and fintech leader showing strong momentum), e.l.f. Beauty (young cosmetics company with 36% sales growth and margin expansion), and On Holding (athletic wear newcomer gaining market share with premium positioning). All five are positioned as having excellent 10-year wealth creation potential despite recent market volatility.

11/04/2026, 6:45 AM • The Motley Fool

Costco Hasn't Split Its Stock Since 2000. Here's Why 2027 Could Be the Year.

With Costco's stock trading above $1,000 per share for the first time since its last split in 2000, a potential stock split in 2027 could make the stock more accessible to retail investors. While a split wouldn't change the company's underlying valuation, Costco's strong fundamentals—including its membership model, consistent earnings growth, and international expansion opportunities—make it an attractive long-term holding regardless of share price.

11/03/2026, 11:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today, Nov. 2: Amazon Rallies on Phillip Securities Buy Upgrade and $330 Target

Amazon stock rallied 2.20% to $245.63 on November 2, 2026, following a Phillip Securities buy upgrade with a $330 price target. Analyst Helena Wang cited strong AWS cloud demand and AI positioning, with AWS revenue jumping 39% year-over-year to $46 billion. The broader market saw the S&P 500 down 0.50% and Nasdaq down 1.07%, while retail peers Walmart and Costco posted gains.

11/02/2026, 4:45 PM • The Motley Fool