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title: "Amazon, Merck, PG&E And More On CNBC's 'Final Trades'"
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description: "Amazon announced a $12 billion investment in data centers in Louisiana, expected to create 540 full-time jobs. Merck received positive coverage from Barclays with an Overweight rating and a $140 price target. Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF showed slight growth, while PG&E reported in-line earnings and raised its FY26 EPS guidance. Amazon shares fell 2.3%, Merck rose 1.3%, and PG&E increased by 0.7% during the session."
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# Amazon, Merck, PG&E And More On CNBC's 'Final Trades'

On CNBC's “Halftime Report Final Trades,” **Jason Snipe**, founder and chief investment officer of Odyssey Capital Advisors, named **Amazon.com, Inc.** (NASDAQ:AMZN) as his final trade.

As per the recent news, Amazon.com announced a $12 billion investment in northwest Louisiana on Monday. The investment is earmarked for the development of data centers, which are projected to generate 540 full-time positions and support an additional 1,710 full-time equivalent roles in the community.

**Bryn Talkington**, managing partner of Requisite Capital Management, picked **Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF** (NYSE:INFL).

*Don't forget to check out our premarket coverage here*

**Joe Terranova**, senior managing director for Virtus Investment Partners, recommended **Merck & Co., Inc.** (NYSE:MRK).

Supporting his view, Barclays analyst Emily Field initiated coverage of Merck on Feb. 20 with an Overweight rating and a $140 price target.

**Jim Lebenthal**, partner at Cerity Partners, picked **PG&E Corporation** (NYSE:PCG) as his final trade.

On the earnings front, PG&E reported in-line fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 12 and raised its FY26 EPS guidance. PG&E reported quarterly earnings of 36 cents per share, which met the analyst consensus estimate.

**Price Action:**

-   Amazon shares fell 2.3% to close at $205.27 on Monday.
-   Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF rose 0.1% during the session.
-   Merck shares gained 1.3% to settle at $123.82 on Monday.
-   PG&E shares rose 0.7% to close at $18.48 during the session.

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