Wondering if now is the time to buy Costco? Spoiler alert -- it's very rarely a bad idea to hold this stock for a few years.

Several popular products sold by Costco have been recalled, including air conditioners, power banks, tires, coolers, and more. Find out if you have any recalled items and what to do.

For many, the move reads like nothing more than a money grab on Costco's part to get more people to update to the Executive tier. As one Reddit user wrote, "This is disappointing. I am a long time member and have noticed more pushiness than ever from employees to upgrade."

Costco shares are rising in Wednesday's after-hours session after the company reported sales results for June.

According to research from The Motley Fool, Costco is currently the second-biggest consumer staples company by market cap, ahead of Procter & Gamble and behind Walmart. At a market cap of $436 billion, Costco still has a long way to go to catch Walmart, which currently has a market cap of $779 billion.

Cardholders of Costco’s priciest “Executive Member” plan, which costs $130 per year, can now exclusively enter warehouses beginning at 9 am through 10 am Sunday through Friday. On Saturdays, the time slot is from 9 am to 9:30 am. All other members can enter at 10 am Sunday through Friday and at 9:30 am on Saturdays.

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — A Michigan State Police trooper who accidentally shot herself while shopping at Costco was found not guilty of a misdemeanor charge filed against her, court records show. On Monday, July 7, Michigan State Police Sergeant Kellie Gillam-Shaffer was acquitted of a misdemeanor count of reckless use of a firearm.

Rising prices stressing you out? Me too. Follow these simple dos and don’ts, and you might become a bulk-buying evangelist like me.

Costco’s viral jogger moment is just the latest example of how deep dupe culture runs and how much trust the brand has earned with shoppers. While the company faces a legal battle over allegedly copying some of Lululemon’s popular products, these Vuori lookalike joggers are gaining traction without sparking that same backlash...at least for now.