Johnson & Johnson, A. O. Smith And This Health Insurer On CNBC's 'Final Trades'

On CNBC’s "Halftime Report Final Trades," Joshua Brown of Ritholtz Wealth Management said A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) is scheduled to release earnings this week and is about to approach a 52-week high. "I like it long term," he added.

Analysts expect A. O. Smith to report quarterly earnings of 78 cents per share on revenue of $922.26 million.

Jason Snipe of Odyssey Capital Advisors said he likes UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH) here. The company reported strong earnings, beating on the top and bottom lines.

Cantor Fitzgerald recently initiated coverage on UnitedHealth Group with an Overweight rating and $591 price target. 

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Stephanie Link of Hightower named Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), which she said reported a very good quarter. The company is also spinning off its consumer health care business.

Price Action: A. O. Smith shares fell 0.5% to close at $68.57, while UnitedHealth Group added 0.6% to settle at $491.92 on Tuesday. Johnson & Johnson gained 0.9% to settle at $165.18 during the session.

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