You Can Buy 1 Share of Costco for Less Than $1,000 Right Now. Here's Why the Price Could Go Up by the End of 2030.

Despite trading at premium valuation ratios (48x trailing earnings and 48x free cash flow), Costco's stock is positioned for continued growth through 2030. The warehouse club's 92.2% membership renewal rate, high-margin membership fee income, planned expansion of 30+ warehouses annually, and successful tech investments justify its premium pricing compared to discount retail peers.

06/28/2026, 7:21 AM • The Motley Fool

Vanguard vs. State Street: Which Consumer Staples ETF Stands Out?

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) and State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) offer similar defensive exposure to essential goods companies. VDC provides broader diversification with 103 holdings, while XLP focuses on 35 large-cap S&P 500 companies. Both have comparable expense ratios (~0.09%), similar low volatility profiles, and nearly identical top holdings. XLP offers slightly higher dividend yield (2.6% vs 2.2%) and greater trading liquidity, while VDC provides more diversification benefits.

06/27/2026, 9:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Vietnam Tech Summit 2026 to Bring AI Leaders, Founders, Investors, and Vietnamese Tech Talent to Silicon Valley

Vietnam Tech Summit 2026, the largest Vietnamese-led tech summit in the United States, will take place August 7-8 at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. The fifth annual summit has grown from 100 attendees in 2022 to over 900 in 2025, featuring company tours, keynotes on AI, recruiting opportunities, mentorship, and the Vietnam AI Stars startup competition. The event aims to help Vietnamese and Vietnam-connected tech talent build careers in the AI era.

06/26/2026, 9:20 PM • GlobeNewswire

Prediction: Walmart Will Rejoin the $1 Trillion Club by 2027. Here's Why It's a Great Buy Now.

Walmart briefly became a trillion-dollar company in February 2026 but dropped out by May after earnings concerns about rising costs and consumer sentiment. However, analysts expect the company to rejoin the trillion-dollar club by 2027 as its e-commerce upgrades, AI investments, and advertising business expansion drive growth. The stock is considered a solid long-term buy despite near-term headwinds.

06/26/2026, 3:20 PM • The Motley Fool

Affordable Luxury Summer Sale Brings Cate & Chloe to Walmart Summer Deals Event

Cate & Chloe is launching an affordable luxury summer sale on Walmart.com as part of Walmart's Summer Deals Event running June 22-28, 2026. The brand's Eden 18k White Gold Plated Crystal Stud Earrings will be discounted to $16.99 from a $77 MSRP, exemplifying the brand's strategy of offering premium-quality jewelry at accessible price points.

06/26/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Where Will Plug Power Stock Be in 10 Years?

Plug Power, a hydrogen fuel cell technology developer, trades at less than $3 today, down over 98% from its 1999 IPO price of $150. Despite past struggles, the company is experiencing a turnaround with major customers Amazon and Walmart, new electrolyzer contracts, and analyst projections of 18% revenue CAGR through 2028. If growth targets are met, the stock could potentially reach a $50 billion market cap by 2036, delivering multibagger returns for current investors.

06/25/2026, 5:20 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today, June 24: Amazon Gains as Investors Monitor Strong Prime Day Demand and AI Shopping Activity

Amazon stock edged higher on June 24, 2026, as Prime Day generated strong online sales with a 5.3% year-over-year increase to $8.3 billion on the first day. AI-driven shopping activity and analyst support for Q2 revenue beat boosted investor sentiment. The broader market saw the S&P 500 decline 0.10% while Nasdaq fell 0.43%.

06/24/2026, 5:01 PM • The Motley Fool

NEW REPORT: Ten Years After Their Promises, Canada's Biggest Food Companies Are Still Failing Millions of Animals

Mercy For Animals' 2026 Canada Animal Welfare Scorecard reveals that while some companies have met cage-free commitments, Canada lags significantly behind the UK (82%) and US (47%) at just 21% cage-free production. Major retailers like Costco and Walmart show minimal progress in Canada, while restaurant chains like A&W, Boston Pizza, McDonald's, and Subway have achieved 100% cage-free sourcing.

06/24/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Shapermint Expands to 1,600 Additional Walmart Stores Nationwide Comfort-First Shapewear Brand Accelerates Retail Growth Across the U.S.

Shapermint, a size-inclusive shapewear brand, announced a major expansion into 1,600 additional Walmart stores nationwide, one year after its initial launch in Walmart locations. The expansion reflects strong consumer demand for accessible, comfort-driven shapewear and marks the brand's continued evolution into brick-and-mortar retail as part of its omnichannel strategy.

06/24/2026, 3:44 AM • GlobeNewswire

GameStop vs. StubHub: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

GameStop and StubHub represent contrasting investment opportunities in the consumer sector. GameStop maintains strong financial metrics with a 11.5% net margin and $597.3M free cash flow, but faces declining revenue and dependence on physical retail. StubHub, recently IPO'd, reported a dramatic turnaround from a $1.9B net loss in FY2025 to $48M net income in Q1 2026, with 12% revenue growth. The analyst recommends StubHub over GameStop, citing stronger momentum and growth potential despite regulatory challenges.

06/23/2026, 4:08 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Stocks to Buy for Decades of Passive Income While They're Down

Three consumer staples companies—Diageo, PepsiCo, and Walmart—are trading 13-32% below their 52-week highs, offering attractive dividend yields and entry points for long-term income investors. Despite recent headwinds, all three maintain strong business models, solid cash flow generation, and multi-decade dividend growth streaks.

06/23/2026, 3:11 PM • The Motley Fool

5 Ways to Play Prime Day That Aren’t Amazon

As Amazon Prime Day runs June 23-26, 2026, investors can capitalize on the shopping event through alternative stocks. Walmart, Target, Affirm, Visa, and MasterCard are positioned to benefit from increased consumer spending, with each offering unique advantages such as omnichannel presence, buy-now-pay-later services, and payment processing dominance.

06/23/2026, 10:34 AM • Investing

5 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

The article highlights five blue-chip dividend stocks suitable for long-term buy-and-hold investing: AbbVie, McDonald's, Johnson & Johnson, Walmart, and Becton Dickinson. These companies have demonstrated decades of consecutive dividend increases and strong financial fundamentals, with dividends well-covered by earnings and solid growth prospects ahead.

06/22/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Eos Energy vs. Plug Power: One Clean Energy Stock Looks Compelling Right Now

The article compares two clean energy companies: Eos Energy Enterprises, which manufactures zinc-based battery storage systems, and Plug Power, which builds a hydrogen ecosystem. Both are currently unprofitable but scaling operations. The author recommends Eos Energy as the better investment for 2026, citing its strong production ramp-up, $600 million backlog, and recent European partnerships, while noting Plug Power's history of missing hydrogen infrastructure timelines despite its profitability target of 2028.

06/22/2026, 4:18 AM • The Motley Fool

1 Big Catalyst for Costco Stock Right Now

Costco is experiencing accelerating sales growth as higher fuel prices drive more customers to its gas stations. Members who fill up at Costco tend to spend more in stores, and the company is expanding its gasoline stations to capitalize on this trend. In Q3 FY2026, comparable fuel sales grew 20% while overall comparable sales increased 9.8%, with fuel sales contributing approximately 2.2% to total sales growth.

06/21/2026, 5:05 AM • The Motley Fool