Costco's earnings report approaches with two main topics stirring opposite thoughts and views among investors. First of all, it seems unfortunate that, just before a time of consumer distress, Costco hiked its membership fee. Secondly, amidst an uncertain global environment due to howI focus on long term growth and dividend growth investing. I follow both the US and the European stock markets, looking for undervalued stock and/or for high quality dividend growing companies that provide me with cash to reinv ...