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Uber, Exxon Mobil, Illumina, Diamondback Energy: CNBC's 'Final Trades'
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CNBC's 'Final Trades' featured stock picks from investment experts. Bryn Talkington chose Uber Technologies, Inc. due to an analyst's "Market Outperform" rating and its partnership with Hertz for an autonomous robotaxi program. Jim Lebenthal selected Exxon Mobil Corporation, which reported better-than-expected adjusted earnings despite a quarterly decline, while Amy Raskin favored Illumina, Inc. following strong Q1 results and increased FY26 adjusted EPS guidance, along with a stock buyback authorization. Joseph M. Terranova picked Diamondback Energy, Inc., which surpassed analyst estimates for both first-quarter earnings and sales.