Schlumberger, Citigroup, Berkshire Hathaway And More: CNBC's 'Final Trades'
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
On CNBC's 'Halftime Report Final Trades,' experts shared their top picks including iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ), Schlumberger Limited (SLB), Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B, BRK-A), and Citigroup Inc. (C). Schlumberger reiterated its 2024 guidance, Berkshire Hathaway received a price target increase from UBS, and Citigroup reported a revenue decline but beat EPS consensus. The stocks showed varied price actions on Tuesday.
March 06, 2024 | 1:45 pm
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. was picked by Joshua Morgan Brown, and UBS raised its price target, though shares fell 0.7% on Tuesday.
Despite the positive outlook from UBS, shares fell, indicating that other market factors or broader market movements may have influenced the stock's performance.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75
POSITIVE IMPACT
Citigroup Inc. reported a revenue decline but beat EPS consensus, leading to a 0.2% increase in its shares.
The EPS beat despite a revenue decline may have reassured investors about Citigroup's profitability, contributing to a slight increase in its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
iShares MSCI Japan ETF was recommended on CNBC's 'Halftime Report Final Trades.' It gained 0.5% on Tuesday.
The recommendation on a high-profile platform like CNBC can lead to increased investor interest and potentially higher demand for EWJ shares in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Schlumberger Limited was praised for its attractiveness at current levels and reiterated its 2024 guidance, leading to a 0.5% increase in its shares.
Reiteration of 2024 guidance despite external pressures and positive commentary on its attractiveness likely contributed to investor confidence, positively impacting SLB's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80