Block, Disney, Affiliated Managers Group And A Health Care Stock On CNBC's 'Final Trades'

On CNBC's “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Joseph M. Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners picked Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ).

Adding support to his choice, Wells Fargo analyst Andrew Bauch, on Jan. 16, maintained Block with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $85 to $95.

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Joshua Brown of Ritholtz Wealth Management named The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) as his final trade.

In recent news, on Jan. 8, Walt Disney said that its streaming platforms have reached another milestone. The company’s streaming platforms, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, have amassed approximately 157 million monthly active users globally who engage with ad-supported content.

In the healthcare sector, Stephanie Link of Hightower said she likes UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) at 17 times earnings and long-term average is 24 times. “I like the discount,” she added.

In recent earnings news, UnitedHealth Group, last week, reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and reaffirmed 2025 guidance. The company reported adjusted EPS of $6.81, up from $6.16 a year ago, beating the consensus of $6.72.

Rounding out the trades, Brian Belski of BMO Capital Markets picked Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE:AMG), a financial stock.

Supporting his view, Deutsche Bank analyst Brian Bedell, on Nov. 11, maintained Affiliated Managers Group with a Buy rating and raised the price target from $204 to $208.

Price Action:

  • Disney shares gained 1.6% to close at $108.70 during Tuesday's session.
  • Affiliated Managers Group gained 0.9% to settle at $188.73 on Tuesday.
  • UnitedHealth gained 3% to close at $524.99 on Tuesday.
  • Block shares rose 2.9% to close at $89.50.

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