Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Stocks set for steady open after 2021 started lower 2. Georgia runoffs could flip Senate control Democratic candidates for Senate Jon Ossoff (L) and Raphael Warnock (R) bump elbows on stage during …
Read More »Jim Cramer reveals his 10 investment themes for 2021
Wall Street on Monday labored through a tough day to open the new trading year, which prompted CNBC’s Jim Cramer to break down the top investing themes he’ll be watching in 2021. Investors should keep secular trends in mind because they are the best ways to approach a marketwide sell-off, …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens January 4, 2021
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street set to pick up where 2020 left off Traders work on the floor of the NYSE on Dec. 31st, 2020. NYSE U.S. stock futures rose Monday after the Dow Jones …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens Thursday
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Last trading day of 2020 on Wall Street Ornaments on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holiday tree at Wall Street on December 9, 2020 in New York City. Angela Weiss | …
Read More »‘The upside could be enormous’
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday reacted to rumors that Apple could be laying day a path to get into the car business, saying Apple stock should be owned simply for its existing catalog of technology products. “An electric vehicle merely gives you one more reason to own Apple, not trade …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens December 22, 2020
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Dow headed for a higher open after Capitol Hill finally delivers on stimulus Ornaments on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holiday tree at Wall Street on December 9, 2020 in New …
Read More »Buying opportunities come at the moment of maximum panic
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday broke down his long-trusted playbook to game the market on volatile days for stock trading. Equities on Wall Street spent the early part of the trading day in the red, coming under pressure as investors worried over new revelations about the coronavirus outbreak in the …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens December 21, 2020
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street under pressure on concerns about new Covid strain Traders work on the floor of the NYSE. NYSE 2. Doctors say vaccines still likely effective on new variants Commuters walk along …
Read More »More upside after Tesla’s S&P 500 welcome
The pandemic took a backseat to Tesla on the stock market Friday as traders exchanged shares ahead of its upcoming debut on the market benchmark index, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Friday. Trade in Tesla, the poster child of high-flying tech stocks in 2020, put pressure on the rest of the …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens December 18, 2020
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street set for a steady open after Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq closed at records U.S. stock futures were little changed Friday, with Wall Street wondering whether Capitol Hill can deliver a …
Read More »Jim Cramer says Accenture, Lennar earnings are why it’s tough to be bearish
CNBC’s Jim Cramer, after reviewing quarterly reports from Accenture consulting and Lennar home construction on Thursday, said it’s difficult to be a bearish investor in the current market environment. Both company’s shares rose about 7% during the session after posting solid beats on the revenue and profit lines, but the …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens December 17, 2020
Here’s the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. S&P 500 set to open above its record close level Even as strong as the Nasdaq’s over 40% rise has been in 2020, it’s no where near the 370% surge this year for …
Read More »‘As long as we have doubters, we can rally’
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Wednesday said the stock market is full of pessimism, creating an opportune moment for investors. “Fairly or unfairly, this is a great moment for the stock market,” the “Mad Money” host said. “The promised land is right there. We’ve still got to get through the worst …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens December 16, 2020
Here’s the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street looks to extend Tuesday’s rally U.S. stock futures were higher after Tuesday’s rally as investors grew more optimistic about Washington reaching a deal on another coronavirus economic relief package. However, a …
Read More »Investors are powering the December rally with conflicting bets
With the so-called “Santa Claus rally” in mid-swing, CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday said investors are making conflicting bets on stocks in contrast to December rallies in years past. The stock market tends to rally in December heading into the Christmas holiday, but the 2020 year-end increase is being powered …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens December 15, 2020
Here’s the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Dow set to rise after fears of Covid restrictions wiped out Monday’s gains Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE The Dow Jones Industrial Average was set to …
Read More »‘Lockdown is where we’re headed’
The stay-at-home trade has returned to Wall Street despite the U.S. launching its Covid-19 vaccination campaign, revealing some insight into how investors gauge the economic bounce back in the near term, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Monday. “The recovery stocks are handing the baton back to the lockdown winners because lockdown …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens December 14, 2020
Here’s the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Dow set for higher open as Pfizer’s vaccine rolls out Traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE Dow futures pointed to a more than 200-point gain at Monday’s open …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens December 11, 2020
Here’s the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Dow set to drop as stimulus talks stall Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Source: NYSE The Dow Jones Industrial Average was set to open 150 points lower …
Read More »Shorting stocks is ‘crazier’ than buying Airbnb, DoorDash here
Major stock averages have rallied double digits from early November, but CNBC’s Jim Cramer said this is not the time to bet against the stock market or some of the best-performing components on the market. “The backdrop is too positive to bet aggressively against anything here. If you own something …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens December 10, 2020
Here’s the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Stocks set to open lower after Wednesday’s drop from record highs U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open, with investors watching Thursday’s FDA meeting on Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine and continued talks in …
Read More »DoorDash debut is a lesson in placing market orders, Jim Cramer says
DoorDash’s red-hot market debut is a lesson in placing orders to buy stocks on the market, according to CNBC’s Jim Cramer. “It’s true that people using market orders took DoorDash to levels that maybe … were far higher than they thought they’d have paid,” the “Mad Money” host said after …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens December 9, 2020
Here’s the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Dow set to add to Tuesday’s record close The S&P 500 saw its first close over 3,700 as Wall Street has gotten off to a strong start in December in a continuation of …
Read More »Jim Cramer identifies popular stock picks among young investors
Stocks on Tuesday rebounded from a weak morning trade, powered by moves from younger traders, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said after the close. Before the S&P 500 managed to set new highs during the trading day, the broad index was down 0.35% at its lows. The index swung up 0.28% by …
Read More »Young investors ‘changed the entire character of the market’
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday suggested that seasoned investors could take a cue and learn something from the stock market’s newcomers this year. “I think it’s time to stop disrespecting the younger investors who’ve nailed 2020 every step of the way and start taking them seriously,” the “Mad Money” host …
Read More »Dow, S&P can keep climbing the market’s wall of worry, history says
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was poised to fall at the open on Monday, according to futures trading, after hitting another new record to end last week. Market history in the post-World War II era suggests that any dip to start the week may be followed by more gains before …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens December 7, 2020
Here’s the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Dow set to drop after a day of records not seen in nearly 3 years New York Stock Exchange building is seen decorated for Christmas at the Financial District in New York City, …
Read More »Next week may be difficult without stimulus deal
The stock market’s next move hinges on the state of coronavirus stimulus talks in Washington, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Friday. “If the Democrats and Republicans in Congress can make a stimulus deal over the weekend, this market can indeed keep running,” the “Mad Money” host said. “Without some progress in …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens December 3, 2020
Here’s the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Stock futures little changed after another S&P 500 record The reluctance to commit on Wall Street reflected the uncertainty around a new Covid stimulus bill from a bipartisan group of senators. Investors are …
Read More »Jim Cramer says pent-up demand to define the next leg of the bull run
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Wednesday laid out a basket of stocks that are set to bounce back when the U.S. reopens again, though the timeline remains elusive. “Pent-up demand. Get used to hearing that term because it’s going to define the very next leg of this just impossible-to-believe bull market,” the …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens December 2, 2020
Here’s the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Dow set to drop despite U.K. approval of Covid-19 vaccine Economists expect Wednesday’s monthly ADP report on private sector jobs to show that 475,000 new positions were added at U.S. companies last month …
Read More »Zoom Video stock sell-off is not bad news for stay-home thesis
Zoom Video Communications shares sold off big on Tuesday after the company reported strong quarterly results, but it’s not yet time to give up on the stay-at-home plays, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said. “Despite what you heard this morning, vast swathes of our economy remain very strong, and that includes the …
Read More »Cramer bemoans market rotation, says FAANG names still ‘best in show’
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday bemoaned the stock market rotation from the high-flying growth tech stocks and into lagging stocks in the market. “I’m so sick of hearing that it’s time to rotate into the small caps, or the oils, or the cyclical smokestack stocks,” the “Mad Money” host said. …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens November 30, 2020
Here’s the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Dow on track for best month in over 33 years A Wall Street sign is seen near the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the financial district in New York, November 24, 2020. …
Read More »Beating Covid-19 will be ‘like the end of Prohibition’
When the U.S. can fully open up and get to the other side of the coronavirus crisis, Wall Street will celebrate like its 1933, according to CNBC’s Jim Cramer. In his first reaction to a banner day for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, where the blue-chip index broke through and …
Read More »Cramer calls this stock market ‘the most speculative’ he’s ever seen
Jim Cramer Scott Mlyn | CNBC CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday that some of the stock gains in the market are “insane,” with investors recently buying certain names from Tesla to Royal Caribbean seemingly without regard for fundamentals or the state of the coronavirus pandemic and holding onto them. “Where …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens November 24, 2020
Here’s the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Dow set to continue Monday’s robust rally Dow futures pointed to an over 250 point gain at Tuesday’s open, with the Trump administration approving Joe Biden‘s transition and the president-elect set to pick …
Read More »Cramer unveils list of ‘return to normalcy’ stocks on vaccine optimism
After Wall Street digested more positive coronavirus vaccine news and investors grew more optimistic on the reopening trade, CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday unveiled a list of “return to normalcy” stocks. “I think you have to buy a couple of these vaccine winners on any weakness, although when it comes …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens November 23, 2020
Here’s the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Stock futures rise after positive news on Covid vaccine, treatments 2. AstraZeneca Covid vaccine shows up to 90% efficacy A test tube labelled vaccine is seen in front of AstraZeneca logo in this …
Read More »Start of a ‘seasonally strong period’ for stocks
While Wall Street is preparing for a shortened week with Thanksgiving on the calendar, CNBC’s Jim Cramer is keeping his eye on key corporate earnings reports set to release before the holiday. The stock market will be closed on Thursday and open for a half-day of trading Friday to close …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens November 20, 2020
Here’s the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Investors assess vaccine news against Covid-19 case spikes Pfizer and BioNTech said they’ll apply with the FDA on Friday for emergency use authorization for their vaccine, the first to go through the regulatory …
Read More »Robinhood investors helped stabilize the market in March rout: co-CEO
In recent months, young retail investors have caught a lot of flak from Wall Street professionals and the investment community. Calling into question their stock acumen, money managers have blamed amateurs, who are taking advantage of commission-free trades with the tap of the finger, for driving some U.S. stocks to …
Read More »What to watch amid uptick in coronavirus cases
Covid-19 crackdowns are cutting into U.S. equity returns. Recent upticks in U.S. coronavirus case counts weighed on the major averages Thursday, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite eking out modest gains in afternoon trading after sustaining losses earlier in the session. Market analysts were looking longer term at …
Read More »Stock moves mark end of ‘tyranny of the index funds’
After a down day for stocks in Wednesday’s session, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said the market is giving investors a chance to buy individual stocks now that Wall Street has broken away from the “tyranny of the index funds.” “There’s been a move to own individual stocks led by younger, often …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens November 18, 2020
Here’s the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Dow set to resume its rally Dow futures pointed to an over 100 point gain at Wednesday’s open after a rip-roaring rally to record highs this week took a pause. There are a …
Read More »‘The vaccine is a headwind’
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday tried to make sense of the declines in Home Depot and Walmart shares after the retail juggernauts posted third-quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates. Wall Street received a “pair of stellar quarters from Home Depot and Walmart … some of the best numbers I …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens November 17, 2020
Here’s the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street under pressure after Dow, S&P 500 close at records Dow futures pointed to a more than 200 point drop at Tuesday’s open after two stocks in the index, Home Depot and …
Read More »‘Youth’ investors making buys that veterans wouldn’t make, Cramer says
The reopening stocks led Wall Street higher on vaccine optimism, but investors may want to be selective about what stocks they pick up with the market at or near highs, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Monday. “The real issue in this market is faith. The buyers have faith in the future, …
Read More »Cramer says he’s never seen such resilient stock buyers
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Monday that a new type of investor is behaving differently during the stock market’s pandemic-era rally than what he has traditionally observed over his decades-long career on Wall Street and in financial media. “There’s a new young crop of buyers who do not sell on the …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens November 16, 2020
1. Dow set to jump on more promising Covid-19 vaccine data Dow futures pointed to about a 500 point gain at Monday’s open after Moderna said its preliminary trial data showed its coronavirus vaccine was more than 94% effective. Last Monday’s Pfizer and BioNTech announcement of more than 90% efficacy …
Read More »‘Next week will be pivotal’
Earnings season will come to a close next week and many corporations have pleased Wall Street with the numbers they’ve posted thus far, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Friday. Last quarter was “one of the best we’ve seen in ages,” likely because expectations were already lowered amid the ongoing health crisis, …
Read More »What comes next for the Dow and S&P, according to market history
Market volatility to the downside may not be entirely behind us, as the last two days of trading in U.S. stocks and the Dow Jones Industrial Average just reminded investors, with a dip of more than 300 points on Thursday. But since the week of Election Day, and through the …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens November 13, 2020
1. Dow set to post weekly gains despite volatility Dow futures pointed to an over 200 point gain at Wall Street’s open on this Friday the 13th of November. The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 317 points Thursday, after a small loss Wednesday, as the U.S. kept seeing the worst …
Read More »‘We have too many bulls’
Wall Street is saddled with too many sellers and not enough buyers, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said after the stock market closed Thursday. “We don’t have too many bears, we have too many bulls,” the “Mad Money” host said. “When most investors are bullish, it means, well, there’s no one left …
Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens November 11, 2020
1. U.S. stocks set to rise, even tech stocks Traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE Dow and Nasdaq futures pointed to gains at Wednesday’s open, and tech stocks bounced after two rough days. The Nasdaq closed in the red again Tuesday, down nearly 3% this …
Read More »100 year-old Dow stock Honeywell is big bet on future
Most companies kicked off the Dow Jones Industrial Average don’t make it back on. But Honeywell, which was on the Dow from 1925 to 2008, was added back in August. “I was literally looking at my phone, and I had one of these Wall Street Journal tags come across that …
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