NXP Semiconductors, Alphabet And More: CNBC's 'Final Trades'

On CNBC’s "Halftime Report Final Trades," Josh Brown of Ritholtz Wealth Management named iShares US Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF IEO as his final trade.

Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners picked NXP Semiconductors N.V. NXPI. "I really like this, particularly if it looks like the UAW strike is coming to a close," he added.

Susquehanna analyst Christopher Rolland recently maintained NXP Semiconductors with a Neutral and lowered the price target from $200 to $190.

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Shannon Saccocia of Boston Private named the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund XLV.

Bill Baruch picked Alphabet Inc. GOOG GOOGL.

Sundar Pichai, the head of Alphabet, is scheduled to testify in a major U.S. antitrust trial on Monday. The trial revolves around allegations of Google’s dominant position in the search and search advertising sectors, reported Reuters. Alphabet recently said third-quarter revenue increased 11% year-over-year to $76.69 billion, which beat the consensus estimate of $75.94 billion.

Price Action: Alphabet shares fell 2.6% to close at $123.44, while NXP Semiconductors shares gained 2.1% to settle at $179.56 on Thursday. iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF fell 0.8%, while the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund lost 1% during Thursday’s session.

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