Aptiv, Fortinet, Toast And A Major Consumer Stock On CNBC's 'Final Trades'
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
On CNBC's 'Halftime Report Final Trades,' analysts shared their picks including MercadoLibre (MELI), which reported better-than-expected Q3 results. Aptiv (APTV) is down this quarter but is expected to see significant earnings growth. Fortinet (FTNT) is down from its highs but has a positive outlook for 2024 despite mixed Q3 results and lower revenue guidance. Toast (TOST) reported strong Q3 revenue growth. All mentioned stocks saw gains in Tuesday's session.

December 20, 2023 | 12:51 pm
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POSITIVE IMPACT
Despite a quarterly downturn, Aptiv's expected earnings growth and recent sales beat may attract investors, potentially lifting the stock in the short term.
Investors often buy into stocks with strong growth prospects and a recent history of beating sales estimates, which can lead to price appreciation.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
MercadoLibre reported better-than-expected Q3 results, which could continue to positively influence its stock price in the short term.
Positive earnings typically lead to continued investor confidence and can result in a short-term stock price increase.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Toast's impressive Q3 revenue growth beat estimates, which could lead to continued investor interest and a potential short-term stock boost.
Revenue growth that exceeds expectations is a positive indicator for investors and can lead to short-term stock price increases.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Fortinet's stock is down from its highs and issued lower revenue guidance, but a positive 2024 outlook could stabilize the stock in the short term.
While mixed results and lower guidance can negatively impact stock price, a strong future outlook may counterbalance this in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 60