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Costco's stock drops 1.8% to $939.49 amid Medicare pilot scrutiny
Costco's stock declined by 1.8% to $939.49 following news of a Medicare pilot program in partnership with SCAN Group, a nonprofit insurer. The initiative aims to offer Medicare coverage through Costco's channels, potentially expanding its health services footprint. However, the program's launch has raised concerns about the company's high valuation, currently at 47.2 times earnings, and its ability to maintain margins amid new ventures.
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- Costco's stock falls 1.8% to $939.49 amid Medicare pilot scrutiny
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