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title: "EBay, Palo Alto, Microchip Technology And A Financial Stock On CNBC's 'Final Trades'"
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description: "On CNBC's 'Final Trades', eBay shares rose 2.6% to $116.13 after rejecting GameStop's $55.5 billion takeover bid. Palo Alto Networks gained 1.9% to $242.83 ahead of earnings. Invesco's shares fell 1.4% to $27.12 after missing earnings estimates. Microchip Technology shares dropped 3% to $79.87, with a noted 4.7% yield."
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# EBay, Palo Alto, Microchip Technology And A Financial Stock On CNBC's 'Final Trades'

On CNBC's “Halftime Report Final Trades,” **Rob Sechan**, CEO of NewEdge Wealth, named **eBay Inc.** (NASDAQ:EBAY) as his final trade.

EBay recently rejected **GameStop Corp.**'s (NYSE:GME) unsolicited $55.5 billion takeover proposal, citing financing uncertainty, valuation concerns, and execution risks.

**Kevin Simpson**, founder and chief investment officer of Capital Wealth Planning, picked **Palo Alto Networks, Inc.** (NASDAQ:PANW) ahead of quarterly earnings.

The company will release its fiscal third-quarter financial results after the closing bell on Tuesday, June 2. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at 80 cents per share on revenue of $2.94 billion.

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**Brian Belski**, founder, CEO & chief investment officer at Humilis Investment Strategies, recommended **Invesco Ltd.** (NYSE:IVZ).

On the earnings front, Invesco reported first-quarter earnings of 57 cents per share on April 28, missing the analyst consensus estimate of 58 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.264 billion, but missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.271 billion.

**Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington**, chief executive officer of Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC, said **Microchip Technology Incorporated** (NASDAQ:MCHPP) has a 4.7% yield.

## **Price Action**

-   eBay shares gained 2.6% to close at $116.13 on Friday.
-   Palo Alto gained 1.9% to settle at $242.83 during the session.
-   Invesco shares fell 1.4% to settle at $27.12 on Friday.
-   Microchip Technology shares fell 3% to close at $79.87.

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