Investing Insights: Top Stocks to Watch This Week

NEW YORK, April 2, 2025 – Investors are closely watching key stocks as earnings reports approach, with experts highlighting Kinsale Capital Group, PG&E Corporation, and UnitedHealth Group on CNBC’s ‘Final Trades’ segment.

Joshua Brown from Ritholtz Wealth Management emphasized Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL), which is nearing record high levels. ‘The stock has shown strong momentum and continues to attract investor interest,’ Brown noted. Truist Securities analyst Mark Hughes supports this perspective, having recently affirmed a ‘Buy’ rating for Kinsale, increasing the price target from $480 to $525.

In a separate segment, Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners focused on PG&E Corporation (PCG), stating that as a utility in Northern California, it plays a crucial role in the region’s energy landscape. PG&E is set to hold a conference call on April 24 to discuss its first-quarter results for 2025. Analysts predict earnings of 40 cents per share, up from 37 cents per share a year earlier, alongside projected revenues of $6.23 billion, compared to $5.86 billion in the same period last year.

Additionally, Stephanie Link of Hightower Advisors recommended UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) as her final trade. UnitedHealth is expected to announce its quarterly financial results before the market opens on Thursday, April 17. Analysts are forecasting earnings of $7.31 per share, up from $6.91 year-over-year, with anticipated revenues of $111.6 billion, compared to $99.8 billion in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

These insights place these stocks under the spotlight as investors prepare for what promises to be an eventful week in the financial markets.