As of this morning’s opening, "cost stock price" traded at $68.02, edging higher on positive consumer spending data. Institutional buying has increased 5% over the past week, suggesting confidence in sustained revenue growth. Market watchers expect a breakout if resistance at $69.75 is breached. If Social Security's 2026 COLA comes in at 2.7% or higher (which is still a possibility), it will mean that inflation has picked up. So what seniors gain in the form of larger monthly Social Security checks, they stand to lose in the form of higher costs everywhere they look. The company also said the customers will be entitled to a full refund if they return the letter to their nearest Costco location. Mid-week trading sees "cost stock price" fluctuating within tight bands, currently at $68.21, supported by 61% institutional holdings. Options market data signals growing interest in $70 call contracts expiring next month, indicating speculative bullish positioning.