Citigroup, Costco, NXP Semiconductors And More: CNBC's 'Final Trades'
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
On CNBC's 'Halftime Report Final Trades,' analysts recommended NXP Semiconductors (NXPI), Costco (COST), VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), and Citigroup (C). NXP received upgrades from Wolfe Research and Barclays with new price targets. Costco is trialing a new scanning system to prevent unauthorized access. VanEck Semiconductor ETF remains a pick for Anastasia Amoroso. Citigroup is undergoing a leadership overhaul and reported mixed Q4 FY23 results. The stocks showed varied price actions in the last session.
January 23, 2024 | 1:20 pm
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Citigroup, recommended by Joseph Terranova, is undergoing a leadership overhaul and reported mixed Q4 FY23 results. The stock gained 2.6% to $52.84.
Citigroup's ongoing reorganization and the recent positive price movement indicate potential short-term bullishness, despite mixed earnings results.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
NXP Semiconductors was recommended by Jim Lebenthal and received upgrades from Wolfe Research and Barclays with price targets of $255 and $260, respectively. The stock gained 0.2% to close at $218.84.
The positive analyst ratings and price target upgrades suggest a bullish sentiment for NXP Semiconductors, which could lead to a short-term increase in the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Anastasia Amoroso continues to recommend VanEck Semiconductor ETF, which gained 0.5%.
The continued recommendation by a JP Morgan Private Bank analyst could positively influence investor sentiment, potentially leading to a short-term uptick in the ETF's price.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Costco was favored by Jason Snipe and is implementing a new scanning system to curb unauthorized access. The stock fell 0.4% to close at $692.51.
While Costco is taking steps to improve store security, the impact on the stock price is neutral in the short term as the market digests the operational changes.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70