By Anuja Bharat Mistry -Costco Wholesale beat fourth-quarter revenue and profit estimates on Thursday, as Americans hunting for bargains flocked to the membership-only retail chain to snap up lower-priced essentials. With household budgets under pressure due to rising inflation and a weakening labor market, consumers are increasingly seeking value, which has helped retailers such as Costco buck the broader industry slowdown. The Trump administration's trade policies have strained consumer wallets and le ...