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Costco Gold Bar Value 2025: $870 Profit on 2024 Purchase as Gold Hits Record $3549/Ounce | Selling Guide & Tax Implications Key Takeaways Substantial Profits : Costco gold bars purchased in September 2024 have seen  gains of approximately $870  per ounce due to gold's record price surge to $3,549/oz in September 2025 . Selling Challenges : Despite the gains, sellers typically receive  5-10% less than spot price  due to dealer fees, with brick-and-mortar shops often offering better rates than online platforms . Tax Implications : Physical gold is classified as a  collectible by the IRS , meaning long-term gains are taxed at up to 28% versus 20% for stocks, plus potential state taxes . Market Momentum : Gold's surge is driven by  Federal Reserve rate cut expectations , geopolitical uncertainty, central bank purchases, and weakening of the U.S. dollar . What's Driving Gold's Insane Price Surge to Record Highs? Gold has absolutely skyrocketed this year, hit...

Alphabet Stock Hits All-Time High as Judge Amit Mehta's Antitrust Ruling Avoids Google Chrome and Android Breakup, Eases Monopoly Concerns Key Takeaways Alphabet's stock surged  6-7% following the ruling, hitting all-time highs as investors cheered avoiding worst-case scenarios Judge Mehta rejected breakup demands  - Google keeps Chrome and Android, avoiding what would of been a catastrophic restructuring New restrictions imposed  - Google must share search data with rivals and can't make exclusive search deals, but can continue payments to Apple AI competition recognized  - The court noted generative AI fundamentally changes the search competitive landscape Long-term outlook strong  - Analysts remain broadly positive on GOOGL despite required operational changes The Court Decision Explained So let's break down what actually happened in this antitrust ruling that's got everyone so excited about Alphabet's stock. Judge Amit Mehta issued a 230-page ruling that bas...

Key Takeaways Recession indicator : The Spaghett (Miller High Life + Aperol) surged 65% YoY as consumers trade down from $15 cocktails . Industry handshake : Born at  Wet City Brewing  in Baltimore, it spread via bartenders as a "secret menu" item for "service industry nerds" . Economic parallels : Like past recessions, cheaper staples (pasta, canned tuna) and DIY drinks gain traction when wallets tighten . Price matters : Costs ~$5 vs. $12-$18 for an Aperol Spritz, with Miller High Life dubbed the "recession beer" . Cultural shift : Nicknamed "hobo Negroni" or "trailer park spritz," it reflects Gen Z’s budget-conscious drinking habits . Why a Cheap Beer Cocktail Screams Economic Trouble Kinda weird but true, the drink of summer 2025 ain’t some fancy rosé or craft IPA. It’s the  Spaghett , this janky mix of  Miller High Life  and  Aperol  that bartenders been slurpin’ for years. Now it’s everywhere, from dive bars in Chicago to LinkedIn...