Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

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113.19 -0.19  -0.17%   NASDAQ May 23, 4:58PM BATS Real time Currency in USD
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    COST Profile

    Sector: Consumer Defensive
    Industry: Discount Stores

    Costco Wholesale Corporation operates an international chain of membership warehouses, mainly under the ""Costco Wholesale"" name, that carry quality, brand name merchandise at substantially lower prices than are typically found at conventional wholesale or retail sources. Costco is open only to members and offers three types of membership: Business, Gold Star (individual) and the Executive membership. As of July 2009 it is the third largest retailer in the United States, where it originated, and the ninth largest in the world. As of October 2007, Costco is the largest retailer of fine wine in the world. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.

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    Symbol Price Chg Chg % Market Cap
    COST 113.19 -0.19 -0.17% 49.39B
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