Retail

Lowe’s 3Q sales rise, profit shrinks

Lowe’s Cos . said its sales for the recent quarter grew, continuing gains and yielding more online orders during the Covid-19 pandemic, though profit fell because of higher expenses.

Costco's delivers big special dividend

The $4.4 billion payout, which will be made to shareholders of record as of Dec. 2, is the fourth special dividend issued by the board in the past eight years.