Top Wall Street analysts are confident about the potential behind these 3 stocks

Core Viewpoint - The stock market is currently facing challenges due to macro pressures, upcoming elections, and geopolitical tensions, but long-term investment opportunities exist for those who can focus on stocks with attractive return prospects [1] Group 1: Costco Wholesale - Costco Wholesale has announced an increase in its membership fees, raising the "Gold Star" membership by $5 to$65 and the "Executive Membership" from $120 to$130, effective September 1 [2] - Jefferies analyst Corey Tarlowe reiterated a buy rating on COST stock and raised the price target to $1,050 from$860, viewing the membership fee hike as a favorable catalyst for the stock and earnings [2][3] - Historically, Costco has increased membership fees every 5.5 years, and Tarlowe expects the fee hike to enhance sales and earnings, estimating a nearly 3% benefit to earnings per share over the next two years [3] Group 2: MongoDB - MongoDB's stock experienced a decline after the company provided weak guidance for the fiscal second quarter and lowered its full-year outlook, attributing this to a slower-than-expected start to the year [4] - Tigress Financial analyst Ivan Feinseth lowered the price target on MDB stock to $400 from$500 but maintained a buy rating, viewing the sell-off as a buying opportunity [4] - Feinseth is optimistic about MongoDB's growth, particularly with the integration of AI capabilities and expansion into major verticals such as healthcare and automotive production [5] Group 3: Nvidia - Nvidia is benefiting from increased demand for its advanced graphics processing units due to the generative AI wave, with Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari reiterating a buy rating and a price target of $135 [7] - Following a meeting with Nvidia's CFO, Hari expressed confidence in the sustainability of the ongoing generative AI spending cycle and Nvidia's ability to maintain its market dominance through innovation [7][8] - The analyst expects significant revenue contributions from Nvidia's next-generation AI graphics processor, Blackwell, in Q4 FY25 and Q1 FY26, while noting limited contributions in Q3 FY25 [8]