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Costco's Gold Bars Part II: From Africa to the Alps to You

So where exactly does that shiny new "999.9 fine gold minted" bar from Costco come from? Under that "Essayeur Fondeur" Swiss authenticity stamp lies a long, bloody trail of death and tears.

Buy Gold Bars at Costco? Why Guns, Gold, and Hard Assets Go Viral

The numbers show that when the going gets tough, Americans get to buying guns and gold. Signs of this gold rush might even be found amongst something as commonplace and red, white, and blue as Costco's floor-to-ceiling pallets of bulk household products and its $1.50 hotdog line. But the gold's origins are not so red, white, and blue.

Golden Rush: Shoppers Add $2,000 Bars to Their Grocery Lists

Ever thought about picking up a loaf of bread, a rotisserie chicken, and, oh, maybe a gold bar or two on your next Costco run? It seems like an increasing number of Americans are doing just that. In a fascinating twist to the shopping experience, Costco members can now add gold bars-yes, actual gold-to their carts, both in-store and online. And guess what? They're flying off the shelves faster than the latest viral snack.

Why Costco's Silver Coins Could Be a Smart Investment

When one of the biggest American shops, Costco, announced that it would be selling gold bars in September, they rapidly ran out. Later, Walmart joined in as well, profiting from a resurgence of interest in precious metals.

US Inflation Fuels $100 Million Gold Rush at Costco, Bars Disappear in Hours

Profits from Costco's gold rush are substantial, as revealed during an earnings call on Thursday when the membership-based wholesale retailer sold an astounding $100 million worth of one-ounce gold bars in the previous quarter. Customers snatched up the gold, which sold out in hours despite ongoing inflation.

Starbucks, Walmart and Chain Stores Recalled Products Because of E. Coli

Starbucks, Walmart and dozen chain stores recalled their food product due to E. Coli contamination linked to Costco chicken sandwich case last month.

E.Coli Infection In Seven States Linked to Costco Chicken

Costco chicken salad is said to cause e-coli poisoning in seven states according to Center of Disease Control and Prevention.

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