economy
January 26, 2026
Big winter storm to hit first-quarter GDP, but it may give a boost to Costco and other stocks
The weekend's winter storm continues to affect much of the U.S. with wind and below-freezing temperatures lingering, but some businesses could get a lift.
TL;DR
- A winter storm across the U.S. is impacting GDP, with potential negative effects on first-quarter growth.
- Flight cancellations, business closures, and power outages are ongoing consequences of the storm.
- Restaurant and airline stocks have been negatively affected by the storm.
- Costco is expected to benefit from consumers stocking up on staples.
- Douglas Dynamics, a snow and ice removal equipment provider, anticipates increased demand.
- Tractor Supply, AutoZone, and O'Reilly Automotive are likely to see increased sales from storm preparation and cleanup.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicts air travel will return to normal by Wednesday.
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