Promising stocks in uncertain times: Three tips from top analysts

The financial markets are going through a difficult period. Investors have to deal with macroeconomic pressures, upcoming elections and geopolitical tensions. But how to keep your portfolio safe and make profits despite these challenges? The key is to ignore the short-term "noise" and focus on stocks with long-term potential.

In this article, we introduce you to three stocks that are favorites of top Wall Street analysts.

Costco Wholesale $COST

The analysts' first choice is Costco Wholesale, which operates a chain of warehouse stores on a membership basis. The company recently announced an increase in membership fees - the fee for a basic "Gold Star" membership will increase by $5 to $65 per year, and the fee for a premium "Executive Membership" will rise from $120 to $130.

Analyst Corey Tarlowe of Jefferies reacted positively to the increase, reiterating a buy recommendation on Costco stock and raising his target price from $860 to $1,050. He believes this increase in membership fees is a…