Warsh’s Collateral Victim: Why Consumer Staples ETFs Are the Next Shoe To Drop

Benzinga Bulls and Bears: Costco, KB Home, McDonald’s

Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories.

Memory Inflation Is Hitting Costco’s Electronics Business, and It Triggered a $152 Million Charge

Costco (COST) stock rose after beating Q4 earnings with $6.75 EPS. Analysts update price targets following strong results.

Costco Save Members $3.2 Billion for Gas this Fiscal Year: How Higher Gas Prices Could Help Retailer

Higher gas prices has shoppers using their Costco membership to get a discount on gas more in recent months.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Costco Wholesale, Lowers Price Target to $1050

2 Dividend Kings to Buy Now and 1 to Avoid Despite the Yield

Among three Dividend Kings—Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Altria—analyst recommends buying Coca-Cola and Altria while avoiding PepsiCo. Coca-Cola's asset-light model and diversification provide reliable income, while Altria's expansion into smoke-free products offers growth potential. PepsiCo's asset-heavy beverage business and struggling packaged foods segment face more significant near-term challenges despite attractive valuation.

Prediction: A Stock Market Crash Is Coming. Here's What Investors Should Do Based on Warren Buffett's Time-Tested Advice.

The article warns that the S&P 500 is vulnerable to a crash due to mounting risks including surging oil prices from Middle East geopolitical conflict, rising inflation, Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, and potential slowdown in AI development. The author cites the S&P 500's elevated valuation (second-highest in history) and recommends following Warren Buffett's time-tested advice: view downturns as buying opportunities, focus on long-term fundamentals, and avoid panic selling.