Merck, Impinj, Clearway Energy And This Defense Play Are CNBC's 'Final Trades'

On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Jenny Harrington of Gilman Hill Asset Management said Clearway Energy Inc. (NYSE: CWEN) is a producer of renewable energy and trades at seven times earnings. She recommended buying Clearway Energy shares for traders who did not “mind a lack of liquidity” to get a little more yield.

Amy Raskin of Chevy Chase Trust said that Impinj Inc. (NASDAQ: PI) is “a small cap semiconductor company making all-time highs.” The company has great technology and a good positioning, she added.

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Joshua Brown of Ritholtz Wealth Management chose iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF (BATS: ITA) as his final trade. It has been up through the year despite the S&P declining by about 20%, he mentioned.

Joseph Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners said Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) is a type of stock that works in the current market conditions. It has added 30% year to date and is at an all-time high, he stated.