On Thursday, Mad Money host Jim Cramer addressed growing concerns about market froth and advised the viewers not to let it push them out of the market entirely.
“This morning, listening to our network, I heard a fund manager blast this market because of all the froth. Our excellent anchor, Frank Holland, pressed her on the notion of froth, and she reiterated that the market was riddled with it. To which I say, if this is froth, bring it on. Honestly, this market really does have a lot of froth in it, something we see every day.”
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While Cramer did not deny the existence of froth, he questioned why it had not led to more significant damage. He noted that there are still enough fundamentally sound stories in the market to keep things grounded. He added:
“Is the widespread irrationality a reason to sell down your positions in perfectly rational stocks? Absolutely not.”
He acknowledged that he has referred to this year as one of “magical thinking,” where some speculative moves have gotten out of hand. But he argued that strong performance in speculative names often accompanies strength in legitimate companies, and one cannot expect rallies in the quality names without occasionally seeing the same in the more questionable ones.
“The bottom line: We are nothing like the end of 1999. We are nothing like March of 2000 when the dot-com bubble officially burst. So don’t quit the market because of quantum computing or jets and cars. We are still, in a word, rational.”
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Jim Cramer on Market Rationality: 7 Stocks to Watch
7. Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 77
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) is one of the stocks to watch as Jim Cramer looked at market rationality. Cramer called it “a talented company” and said:
“These skeptics want to understand crypto, but they can’t get their arms around it. They don’t get how there’s a consultant company that’s won over both the government and the private sector by saving them fortunes, like Palantir. This stock, more than any other, any quantum or nuclear, biotech is the one that truly rankles them. To me, that’s the most irrational view of all, not about Palantir, but about the view that they have. Palantir’s a talented company with a messianic leader who knows how to win big contracts. It’s just, it’s very hard… to value the stock. If you use traditional metrics like earnings per share, the valuation looks insane. But if you use the Rule of 40, the way we do on this show to judge enterprise software stocks, you can understand why this thing won’t stop running. It’s incredibly cheap. Palantir, rational? Let’s just say there’s no method to its madness.”
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) develops software platforms that integrate, analyze, and manage complex data for intelligence, defense, and enterprise applications. The company’s products include Gotham, Foundry, Apollo, and an AI platform that supports data-driven decision-making and real-world operations.
6. Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 23
Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO) is one of the stocks to watch as Jim Cramer looked at market rationality. Cramer said that the stock’s significant gains are because of a “pro-nuke” administration. He said:
“Oklo wants to build a small nuclear reactor that runs on nuclear waste. Love it. We need nuclear power, but it may take years to build, make that years and years, even if it’s a small-scale production. The stock’s up 247% year to date because this administration’s even more pro-nuke than the previous one. But man, it’s really hard to construct a nuclear reactor. The process takes forever, and the cost overruns are often endless. I’m not so sure why Oklo would be any different. Irrational.”
Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO) develops advanced fission power plants to deliver clean and affordable energy at scale. In addition, the company focuses on nuclear fuel recycling technology that transforms waste into usable reactor fuel. Cramer mentioned the stock in a July episode and said:
“Until this market, I found it very hard to recommend anything… because historically, parabolic moves tend to explode in your face. But you know what? I violated my rule for this market simply because the moves are too big and the opportunities too frequent to pass on all of them. I don’t want you to miss making some big money because of a view that might no longer be relevant. Let’s take some stocks.
Take Oklo, okay. You might have seen them on TV today. Here’s a company that I’m asked about every couple of weeks, one that’s working on new nuclear technology. I felt that the stock’s parabolic run from $21 to $31 was just too steep for me, even as I’m a huge believer in nuclear. Finally, I switched my view and told people to buy it regardless of the parabola because it has just so much going for it. Today, Oklo announced an integrated power solution for data centers, might be worth billions to shareholders. It’s a turnkey solution no one else has. The stock has now doubled since I waived my parabola ban, doubled.”
