Verizon, General Motors And More On CNBC's 'Final Trades'
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
On CNBC's 'Halftime Report Final Trades,' analysts highlighted their picks: Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) for its stability, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) for its strong free cash flow and dividend yield, and General Motors Company (GM) for its cash generation and shareholder returns. Verizon reported a slight sales miss but beat EPS estimates, while General Motors exceeded expectations with its earnings report. XLU rose, VZ fell, and GM shares increased following these reports.
April 26, 2024 | 1:05 pm
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) was highlighted for its free cash flow and dividend yield. Despite a slight sales miss in its Q1 report, it beat EPS estimates. Shares fell 0.7%.
VZ's slight sales miss may have contributed to the stock's decline, but its strong EPS beat and dividend yield could provide support.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
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General Motors Company (GM) was recommended for its cash generation and shareholder returns. It reported strong earnings, beating sales and EPS estimates, leading to a 1.2% stock increase.
GM's better-than-expected earnings report and its focus on returning cash to shareholders likely contributed to the positive stock movement.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) was recommended for its stability, and it rose 0.3% on Thursday.
XLU's mention as a stable investment by a CNBC analyst and its subsequent price rise indicate positive short-term sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70