{"id":3598,"date":"2026-03-01T13:53:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T13:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finznest.com\/blog\/1-stock-to-buy-1-stock-to-sell-this-week-costco-broadcom\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T13:53:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T13:53:21","slug":"1-stock-to-buy-1-stock-to-sell-this-week-costco-broadcom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finznest.com\/blog\/1-stock-to-buy-1-stock-to-sell-this-week-costco-broadcom\/","title":{"rendered":"1 Stock to Buy, 1 Stock to Sell This Week: Costco, Broadcom"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>U.S.\/Israel-Iran tensions, U.S. jobs report, Broadcom earnings will be in focus in the week ahead.<\/li>\n<li>Costco is poised for a potential breakout with its earnings report on Thursday.<\/li>\n<li>Broadcom faces a high-stakes test as its own results approach on Wednesday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>U.S. stocks ended lower on Friday after the latest producer price index report came in much hotter than expected, adding sticky inflation to a list of concerns that has caused market turbulence this month.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><em>Source: Investing.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p>All three major indexes posted steep weekly declines, with the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average logging its biggest weekly drop since mid-November. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq Composite finished in the red for February amid growing fears about the impact of artificial intelligence on specific industries and the overall economy.<\/p>\n<p>The coming week will revolve around the response to the joint U.S.-Israel attack on Iran by the stock market, as well as commodities, particularly oil.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond geopolitical worries, investors will monitor a busy slate of data releases, with the latest jobs report and retail sales figures due Friday. The ISM manufacturing and services PMIs will also be closely watched.<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Weekly Economic Events\" src=\"https:\/\/d1-invdn-com.investing.com\/content\/191c4e7ecc6baa022abe29f129a2e524.png\" alt=\"Weekly Economic Events\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><em>Source: Investing.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, major semiconductor player  is among the remaining reports that will close out the fourth-quarter earnings season. Aside from Broadcom\u2019s results, earnings are expected from retailers , Target, and Best Buy.<\/p>\n<p>Apple\u2019s product event on Wednesday will also draw close attention.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of which direction the market goes, below I highlight one stock likely to be in demand and another which could see fresh downside.\u00a0Remember though, my timeframe is <em>just<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em>for the week ahead, Monday, March 2 \u2013 March 6.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Stock to Buy: Costco<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Defensive retail giant <span itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Corporation\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Costco<\/span><\/span> heads into its earnings release with solid momentum as it benefits from strong membership-driven traffic, value-oriented pricing, and broad consumer appeal. According to the options market, traders are pricing in a swing of +\/-4.4% in either direction for COST stock following the print.<\/p>\n<p>Recent sales trends, including solid comparable sales growth across regions and e-commerce gains, support expectations for another robust quarter. Analyst sentiment has been notably positive heading into the print, with profit estimates revised upward 18 times, compared to seven downward revisions, according to InvestingPro.<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Costco Earnings Page\" src=\"https:\/\/d1-invdn-com.investing.com\/content\/88563a517b57dc2fc52be3fd16a95609.png\" alt=\"Costco Earnings Page\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><em>Source: InvestingPro<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Consensus estimates call for Costco to earn $4.55 per share, representing a 13.2% increase from last year\u2019s EPS of $4.02. Furthermore, revenue is forecast to climb 8.6% year-over-year to $69.2 billion.<\/p>\n<p>The report is expected to highlight not just traffic growth but also successful strategic expansions, both domestically and internationally.<\/p>\n<p>Known for its wide array of high-demand products\u2014from groceries and household essentials to electronics and apparel\u2014Costco has managed to carve out a niche for itself by catering to value-conscious consumers.<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Costco Daily Chart\" src=\"https:\/\/d1-invdn-com.investing.com\/content\/a258d4c23aaaf2d5c20658de96f4cf4b.png\" alt=\"Costco Daily Chart\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><em>Source: Investing.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Technically, Costco has been in a healthy uptrend, with pullbacks finding buyers and the stock holding above key moving averages. The current RSI of 61 suggests bullish momentum, but not yet overbought territory.<\/p>\n<p>A clean beat and constructive guidance could be the catalyst for another leg higher, making COST a strong buy candidate for investors looking for a quality, defensive growth name in a still\u2011uncertain macro environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trade Setup:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>Entry:<\/strong>\u00a0Around current levels (~$1,010)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exit Target:<\/strong>\u00a0$1,070 (gain ~6%)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stop-Loss:<\/strong>\u00a0$970 (risk ~3.5%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Stock To Sell: Broadcom<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Corporation\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Broadcom<\/span><\/span>, by contrast, faces a much trickier setup into its earnings report, despite expectations for better\u2011than\u2011expected results on both the top and bottom lines. High expectations are already baked in, with shares trading at elevated multiples amid broader semiconductor sector volatility.<\/p>\n<p>The company\u2019s fiscal Q1 update is scheduled to come out on Wednesday at 4:15PM ET. Market participants expect a sizable swing in AVGO shares following the print, with options markets pricing in a potential $28 move, or roughly +\/-9%, in either direction post-earnings.<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Broadcom Earnings Page\" src=\"https:\/\/d1-invdn-com.investing.com\/content\/1c192394e51fa9f152d77488f2b81996.png\" alt=\"Broadcom Earnings Page\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><em>Source: InvestingPro<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Broadcom is seen earning $2.02 per share, representing a 26% increase from the prior year. Meanwhile, revenue is forecast to jump 28% year-over-year to $19.2 billion, fueled by robust AI demand.<\/p>\n<p>However, despite the headline growth, the stock faces risks of a post-earnings pullback, even if results meet or exceed expectations. Any perceived shortfall in margins, guidance commentary on AI demand sustainability, or signs of slower ramp-up could trigger disappointment.<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;sell the news&#8221; dynamic has played out in similar high\u2011profile AI and semiconductor names following blowout reports. Broadcom now sits in that same camp.<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Broadcom Daily Chart\" src=\"https:\/\/d1-invdn-com.investing.com\/content\/65d8c4151f3a3d470fc19b28b98701a8.png\" alt=\"Broadcom Daily Chart\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><em>Source: Investing.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Despite a forecast for another blockbuster quarter, sentiment is cautious. After peaking at $414.61 in December, AVGO has tumbled nearly 23% from its 52-week high and is now testing support near $319.<\/p>\n<p>With management\u2019s guidance under scrutiny, any earnings disappointment to account for a more competitive, AI\u2011driven landscape could accelerate the pullback.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trade Setup:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>Entry:<\/strong>\u00a0Around current levels ($319-$320)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exit Target:<\/strong>\u00a0$300 (gain ~6%)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stop-Loss:<\/strong>\u00a0$335 (risk ~4.7%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid #ff7f00; background-color: #fff4e6; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a;\">\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a novice investor or a seasoned trader, leveraging\u00a0InvestingPro\u00a0can unlock a world of investment opportunities while minimizing risks amid the challenging market backdrop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Below are the key ways an\u00a0InvestingPro subscription\u00a0can enhance your stock market investing performance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>ProPicks AI:<\/strong>\u00a0AI-selected stock winners with proven track record.<\/li>\n<li><strong>InvestingPro Fair Value:\u00a0<\/strong>Instantly find out if a stock is underpriced or overvalued.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Stock Screener:<\/strong>\u00a0Search for the best stocks based on hundreds of selected filters, and criteria.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Top Ideas:<\/strong>\u00a0See what stocks billionaire investors such as Warren Buffett, Michael Burry, and George Soros are buying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Subscribe today!<\/div>\n<p><strong><em>Disclosure: <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>This is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research.<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>At the time of writing, I am long on the S&amp;P 500, and the Nasdaq 100 via the\u00a0SPDR\u00ae S&amp;P 500 ETF, and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF. I am also long on the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF. I regularly rebalance my portfolio of individual stocks and ETFs based on ongoing risk assessment of both the macroeconomic environment and companies\u2019 financials.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The views discussed in this article are solely the opinion of the author and should not be taken as investment advice.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Follow Jesse Cohen on X\/Twitter <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JesseCohenInv\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><em>@JesseCohenInv<\/em><\/a><em> for more stock market analysis and insight.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script id=\"fb_pixel\" data-nscript=\"beforeInteractive\">!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S.\/Israel-Iran tensions, U.S. jobs report, Broadcom earnings will be in focus in the week ahead. 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