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Some companies issue what are called special dividends: irregular, one-time payouts that don't follow the normal cycle and often differ significantly in amount. MAIN chooses to issue these sometimes lumpy distributions when it monetizes portfolio investments, such as exiting a successful equity stake. What Costco lacks in regular dividend income, it has historically made up for with irregular windfalls. It issued a $15 per share special dividend in December 2023 and a $10 per share special dividend in December 2020.

COST's resilient model and rising sales make it a steadier retail pick over TGT's cautious outlook and weaker demand.

Consumers can use a Visa (V -0.16%) card to shop at warehouse club retailer Costco (COST -0.68%), but should investors buy either one of these growth stocks? The answer isn't exactly clear-cut.

Meanwhile, shares of luxury giants like LVMH have languished.

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COST's global expansion is fueling strong sales, driving operational gains, and strengthening its long-term retail profile.

Barclays downgraded Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) stock to "underweight" from "equal weight" earlier, with the analyst in coverage noting that the retailer may continue to see sales weakness unless it revises its strategy.

U.S. retailer Costco Wholesale Corp will open its first global capability centre (GCC) in India in Hyderabad, two people familiar with the plans told Reuters.

Some investors follow company insiders on the notion that they would know better than anyone when it's the right time to buy or sell shares. CNBC rounded up some of the biggest sales over the last week.

Costco (COST) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.