CNBC Experts Pick Top Stocks: Howmet, FTAI, Microsoft, Cheniere Lead

On CNBC's 'Halftime Report Final Trades', four experts picked their top stocks to invest in. NewEdge Wealth CEO Rob Sechan chose Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM), which gained 1.5% on Wednesday, closing at $228.78. Guggenheim analyst Michael Ciarmoli recently initiated coverage with a Buy rating and set a price target of $350 for the company.

Stephen Weiss, chief investment officer and managing partner of Short Hills Capital Partners, picked FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI), whose shares fell 2% to close at $186.01 on Wednesday. The company recently expanded its engine maintenance partnership with PT Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia Tbk, securing guaranteed maintenance capacity for five years across the Asia-Pacific region.

Micorsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) was chosen by Jason Snipe, founder and chief investment officer of Odyssey Capital Advisors. Analysts at Stifel recently upgraded Microsoft from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $530 to $575.