Aureus Asset Management

On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Karen Firestone of Aureus Asset Management said HealthEquity Inc. (NASDAQ: HQY) is “a stock that provides leadership in the health savings plan” segment. HealthEquity’s shares declined because of rising interest rates,...

On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Liz Young of BNY Mellon Investment Management chose Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF (NYSE: PBJ), saying “people will not sacrifice” food and beverages in the upcoming holiday season. This year, consumers will likely...

On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Joseph Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners chose Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) as his final trade, although the stock has gained 70% year to date. Victoria Greene of G Squared Private Wealth said she would buy shares of Devon...

On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners said that things are improving at Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) faster than expected. Though the stock is “where it was about six months ago but things are a lot better than they were then,” he added....

On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Karen Firestone of Aureus Asset Management said that the Optum provider network of UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH) was “picking up steam.” “It’s a very stable cash flow generator,” she mentioned. Joseph...

On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Karen Firestone of Aureus Asset Management said American Tower Corp’s (NYSE: AMT) stock had declined by 40% on “fears of FX and interest rates.” The company has long-term contracts, is “about data and voice all...

On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Karen Firestone of Aureus Asset Management said that Align Technology, Inc’s (NASDAQ: ALGN) stock had declined from about $700 to around $200, which offers “an attractive entry,” given the current price and “its 20...

On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Stephen Weiss of Short Hills Capital Partners said he had sold all his shares of Volkswagen AG (OTCMKTS: VWAGY) after looking at CarMax, Inc (NYSE: KMX). The sales of autos are declining “just as they’re building up inventory,...

On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners said Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE: BMY) has a “good dividend yield” and is a “cheap stock in a defensive industry.” “I think this is an easy one to buy no matter what you...

On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Stephen Weiss of Short Hills Capital Partners recommended staying in cash. Despite some pressure, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) remains close to 20-year highs. Weiss said he has a large position in Volkswagen AG (OTCMKTS: VWAPY) but is not...

On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Stephanie Link of Hightower said that NextEra Energy Inc (NYSE: NEE) is a “renewables beneficiary.” "The company has increased its growth rate and market share and trades at a 5-year average multiple," Link...

CME Group Inc (NASDAQ: CME) “benefits from volatility.” That's according to Karen Firestone of Aureus Asset Management who appeared on CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades.” “They run the biggest exchange for derivatives and interest rate products and...

On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Stephen Weiss of Short Hills Capital Partners chose EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT). “It’s a nat-gas and this stock has done well over the last six months,” Weiss mentioned. “I continue to believe that nat-gas...

On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Karen Firestone of Aureus Asset Management chose Fidelity National Financial Inc (NYSE: FN) as it's trading at 13 times earnings. Stephen Weiss of Short Hills Capital Partners said he still thinks that the “future is very bright...

With the heart of retail earnings season on the horizon, one investor has laid out expectations for Home Depot Inc (NYSE: HD), which is set to kick off a big week for the retailers before the market opens on Tuesday. What Happened: Aureus Asset Management's Karen Firestone...