8legs: Costco wholesale corp.

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Retail stocks are ailing on fears about the U.S. consumer. Will these earnings change that?

Retail stocks fell broadly as investors awaited earnings from major chains amid signs of a weakening US consumer.
Analysts warned inflation and energy costs are squeezing real consumer purchasing power.
Analysts said the US consumer remains fragile, with wage gains uneven across income groups.
Some retailers’ stock performance shows divergence, with Costco and Walmart up significantly year-to-date.
Analysts highlighted a potential margin squeeze if demand weakens further.
The market watched for how energy costs and tax refunds influence consumer spending this summer.
Investors shifted focus toward essential staples as discretionary weakness persisted.
April retail sales rose 0.5% on a nominal basis but fell 0.2% in real terms.
Earnings expectations for Home Depot and Lowe's reflected cautious outlooks for the sector.

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