On Friday, Mad Money host Jim Cramer highlighted what investors should focus on in the week, as he discussed earnings reports from various companies.
“We made it through October without a crisis or a nasty decline, and I, for one, am shocked. Today, like so many other days this month, after a higher opening, it looked like we were going to get clocked, but then the market found its footing.”
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Cramer described the current period as a “tempestuous time.” He explained that many consumer-oriented companies have shown weakness, and noted several factors behind the downturn: persistent inflation, concerns tied to the prolonged government shutdown, and anxiety among workers who fear that artificial intelligence could eventually replace their jobs. Cramer,
despite these challenges, urged investors to maintain a long-term outlook. He said that the market has just come through one of its busiest reporting stretches “relatively unscathed.” He emphasized that avoiding a major downturn in October was no small feat, adding, “Historically, we dodged a real bullet.”
“The bottom line: I can’t tell you not to be glum. I can tell you that the year of magical investing is not yet over. It’s taking a breather. But we did get through the historically tough months of September and October with no break in the magic. If the past is any guide, November and December tend to be much, much better.”
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Jim Cramer Had These 18 Stocks in This Week’s Game Plan
18. Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 79
Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer had in this week’s game plan. Cramer finished his game plan with the stock and said:
“Finally, Friday, we got… one of the best performers of the year, Constellation Energy. The company generates power, including a lot of clean nuclear energy. I think these two bookends are most appropriate. Winners win, so you continue to buy Constellation.”
Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG) produces and supplies electricity, natural gas, and sustainable energy solutions through nuclear, wind, solar, natural gas, and hydro assets. A caller inquired about the stock on October 22, and Cramer replied:
“You know what? Constellation Energy’s real, okay, and they do make a lot of money. It’s up so much… I’m afraid to come out and tell you to buy it right here. It’s up too much. It’s a good company, though. It’s a good company.”
17. The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 26
The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer had in this week’s game plan. Cramer showed pessimism around the stock, as he commented:
“Finally, Friday, we got a lagging fast food chain, Wendy’s… I think these two bookends are most appropriate… and unfortunately, losers keep losing, so you gotta avoid Wendy’s.”
The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) operates and franchises quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburgers. During the September 19 episode, a caller asked for Cramer’s advice on the stock, and he responded:
“Too risky. Too risky. I mean, I can tolerate McDonald’s here. I actually like McDonald’s here at… Let me see, where’d it go out? I like McDonald’s at 302, and I really, I gotta tell you, I’m liking these, these kind of nice casuals like the, like the Darden and Texas Roadhouse, are down too much. They’re down too much. Limited downside here because all the bad news is now in after Darden.”
