Meet the Secret Ingredient That Makes American Express and Costco Recession-Resistant Stocks to Buy Even If the S&P Sells Off in 2026.

American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) have delivered incredible returns for long-term investors, with both stocks outperforming the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) over the last three-year, five-year, and 10-year periods.Although they operate in two completely different sectors (and Costco doesn't accept American Express due to its partnership with Visa), both companies have a surprising amount in common.American Express and Costco charge annual fees for services that have free alternatives. There are plenty of zero-fee credit cards, and there is no shortage of grocery stores and big-box retailers where you can simply walk in and shop. And yet, the two businesses continue to outshine their competitors.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool