Topic: Costco Wholesale Corporation
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10 best books of April, according to Amazon's editors
What are the best titles to check out this month? Here are Amazon's picks.
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'Dan Gets A Minivan': 6 stories about the transition to parenthood
In "Dan Gets a Minivan," Dan Zevin shares how he made the transition from single guy to minivan-owning dad.
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6 stories about life with your adult children
In "Slouching Toward Adulthood," Sally Koslow shares what she learned about the differences between the boomer and Facebook generations.
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Five ways Americans are coping with $4 a gallon gas prices
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In Pictures: Thanksgiving traditions
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Stir It Up! Meatless Monday: Roasted cauliflower mint salad with citrus cashew dressing
A flavoring of mint will bring a hint of spring to any dish. Combine with bright with citrus flavors in a dressing and transform hearty, smokey roasted cauliflower into a fresh, seasonal meal.
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Tiffany v. Costco!? Dispute in New York court.
Tiffany-Costco dispute is over trademark of 'Tiffany ring.' New York judge asks Tiffany, Costco to try to settle their multimillion-dollar dispute.
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Bangladesh building collapse: Is the country's reputation among the injured?
Following the collapse of a garment factory building on Wednesday morning in Bangladesh, physicians at nearby hospitals were overwhelmed by the number of people needing attention. It appears factory owners ignored a warning not to let workers into the building when a crack was noticed on Tuesday.
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10 best books of April, according to Amazon's editors
What are the best titles to check out this month? Here are Amazon's picks.
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Stocks rise; Dow logs longest winning streak in 2 years
Stocks closed up on Wall Street Tuesday with the Dow barely extending its winning streak to eight days. Stocks have surged this year as investors became encouraged by a recovery in the housing market and a pickup in hiring.
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Coscto earnings beat expectations
Costco's net income rose 39 percent as the wholesaler pulled in more money from membership fees, improved sales, and a large tax benefit.
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Why is Wal-Mart worried? Payroll tax could cut consumer spending. (+video)
Recent reports forecast lower spending for this year, anticipating that the restored payroll tax will impact consumers' wallets, especially low-income earners. Wal-Mart is adjusting its strategy.
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Jesse Jackson Jr. guilty plea: 'For years I lived off my campaign' (+video)
Former US Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges stemming from use of $750,000 in campaign donations for everything from a Rolex watch and furs to toilet paper and food. His wife, a former Chicago alderman, also pleaded guilty.
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Office Depot will buy Office Max in stock deal
The two office supply companies will come together to challenge industry leader Staples, Inc.
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Tiffany sues Costco: A ring by any other name?
Tiffany sues Costco over sales of engagement rings, claiming Costco falsely labeled its diamond rings as Tiffany rings, deceiving customers and damaging the Tiffany brand.
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Stir It Up! Coconut rice pudding with caramelized banana
Trying to cut back on sugar and baked goods? Satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthy way with this dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan coconut rice pudding. Add caramelized bananas, nuts, dried fruit, or honey as tasty toppings.
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Saving Money Warehouse store showdown: Should you join Costco, Sam's Club, or BJ's?
Membership in warehouse stores can save consumers big. But among the big three – BJ's, Sam's Club, and Costco – which one is right for you?
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Tax VOX Tax hikes ahead. Time to accelerate dividend payments?
While some investors would be hurt by the accelerated dividend payouts, many low- and middle-income taxpayers could benefit, Williams writes.
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Costco profit soars 30 percent on high sales, low prices
Costco's profits rose 30 percent in the fiscal first quarter on better sales and more revenue from membership fees. Costco's gain beat analysts' expectations, and stock rose 14 cents per share in premarket trading.
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Saving Money 30 ways to spend $0 on gift wrap
Gift wrap becomes trash the moment a present is opened, so spending money for it is senseless. Here are 30 ways to never pay for gift wrap again.
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Modern Parenthood Fred Savage baby, holiday shopping and more: Our parenting news roundup
Fred Savage baby announcement, pols Joe Biden and Cory Booker try living like the people by shopping at Costco and going on foodstamps, US birthrates plunge, and ... in the best news for parents child sex abuse crimes drop.
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Decoder Wire Joe Biden goes shopping at Costco. Why there? (+video)
Vice President Joe Biden went to a new Costco Thursday morning. There are several reasons a man who's a heartbeat away from the most powerful job in the world might spend a few minutes there.
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Stocks climb on hopes for 'cliff'-skirting deal
Stocks rose in afternoon trading Wednesday on signs that the US may avoid the 'fiscal cliff' after all. 'Fiscal cliff' concerns have weighed on stocks since the election.
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Costco pays special 'fiscal cliff' dividend to investors
Costco is paying shareholders a special dividend of $7 per share, in addition to the regular quarterly payout the wholesaler gives investors. Costco is one of many companies making special payouts because investors may have to pay higher taxes starting in January.
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Drought: Food prices poised to rise
The impact of this summer's extensive drought should show up on grocery shelves at the end of the year. Pork and beef prices will rise the most.
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Saving Money Black Friday: Freebies for in-store shoppers include coffee, video games, and gift cards
Black Friday shoppers are doing more and more of their buying online, so some stores are taking extra steps to lure customers out of the house. Here are the best Black Friday in-store freebies for 2012, featuring everything from gift cards to tape measurers.
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Saving Money The 4 best (and worst) return policies this holiday shopping season
Shoppers beware: Failing to read a store's return policy could leave your friends and relatives stuck with unwanted gifts. Here are the stores with the four best (and four worst) return policies for 2012 holiday shopping.
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Kellogg Company recalls Mini-Wheats. Metal fragments in cereal.
Kellogg Company has issued a recall of 2.8 million packages of unfrosted and Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal due to possible contamination with fragments of metal mesh. The Kellog Company says that the affected batches of Mini-Wheats range in size and were distributed nationwide.
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Gloomy outlook from Chevron, Alcoa sinks stocks for third straight day
Stocks slumped Wednesday after Chevron and Alcoa issued pessimistic reports. Energy and materials stocks, whose fortunes hinge on economic growth, dropped the most.
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Energy Voices Walmart, Costco among top solar-using companies
42 companies have installed upwards of 320 megawatts of photovoltaic (PV) capacity at more than 750 locations across the US, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association and OilPrice.com. Walmart, Costco and Ikea are among the companies who depend on solar the most.
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