On CNBC's “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Joe Terranova, senior managing director for Virtus Investment Partners, recommended The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX).



On the earnings front, TJX reported upbeat fourth-quarter results on Wednesday. However, the retailer issued a weak earnings forecast. 



TJX posted quarterly earnings of $1.43 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.39 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $17.743 billion. It beat the analyst consensus estimate of $17.37 billion.



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Richard Saperstein, chief investment officer at Treasury Partner, named Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) as his final trade.



As per the recent news, Microsoft, on Tuesday, said it is accelerating its push to close the global digital divide, pairing a significant connectivity milestone with a new Starlink partnership to expand AI-ready access worldwide.



Jim Lebenthal, partner at Cerity Partners, picked Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:APO).



Apollo Global, on Feb. 20, announced that Apollo-managed funds have invested $1 billion in subordinated hybrid notes issued by Aldar Properties PJSC, a leading UAE-based real estate developer and investment manager.



Shannon Saccocia, chief investment officer of NB Private Wealth, named iShares U.S. Energy ETF (NYSE:IYE) as her final trade.



Price Action:



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<li>Microsoft shares gained 3% to close at $400.60 on Wednesday.</li>



<li>iShares U.S. Energy ETF fell 0.6% during the session.</li>



<li>Apollo Global Management shares gained 2.7% to settle at $117.21 on Wednesday.</li>



<li>TJX shares fell 1.2% to close at $155.82 during the session.</li>
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On CNBC's 'Halftime Report Final Trades', Joe Terranova recommended TJX, which reported strong Q4 earnings of $1.43 per share, exceeding estimates, but issued a weak forecast. Richard Saperstein chose Microsoft, which is enhancing global connectivity through a new Starlink partnership. Jim Lebenthal picked Apollo Global Management, which invested $1 billion in Aldar Properties. Shannon Saccocia recommended iShares U.S. Energy ETF. Microsoft shares rose 3%, Apollo Global gained 2.7%, while TJX shares fell 1.2%.

- Joe Terranova recommended The TJX Companies, which reported fourth-quarter earnings of $1.43 per share, exceeding estimates despite a weak forecast.  
- Richard Saperstein highlighted Microsoft, which is expanding connectivity through a new Starlink partnership, while Jim Lebenthal chose Apollo Global Management, which invested $1 billion in Aldar Properties.  
- Price movements showed Microsoft shares rose 3%, Apollo Global increased 2.7%, while TJX shares fell 1.2%, and iShares U.S. Energy ETF decreased by 0.6%.

TJX, Microsoft, Apollo Global Management And More On CNBC's 'Final Trades'