Jim Cramer, the host of Mad Money, emphasized on Friday that the coming days will be packed with big market events, from the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting to a slew of earnings reports, especially from large technology companies.
“You want big, you want important, you want game-changing, then you want next week. We’re approaching the height of earnings season, and this time, the earnings are more important than ever. Other than today’s consumer price index reading, which was benign, we have almost no macro data because of this government shutdown, and that’s created a tremendous focus on individual companies, right at the moment when those companies keep putting up truly great numbers.”
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Cramer described the week as a “hybrid,” shaped both by earnings and by the Federal Reserve’s policy decision on Wednesday. He predicted that the Fed would cut interest rates by a quarter of a point and noted an increase in layoffs. He pointed out that the latest consumer price index figures were subdued enough to support the case for a rate reduction, and said he believes investors can relax somewhat about potential external disruptions.
“Bottom line: I wouldn’t be fretting so much about next week if it weren’t for today’s incredible rally that took tech to the moon, especially in quantum. But the unrestrained nature of the move makes me feel that there has to be a trick to go with today’s treat. Otherwise, you might as well abolish Halloween next week and call it an early Christmas.”
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Jim Cramer Shared His Game Plan: 26 Stocks in Focus
26. Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 88
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is one of the stocks in focus in the game plan Jim Cramer shared. Cramer finished his game plan with the company’s stock, as he commented:
“Finally, Friday, we have, oh look what it is, right, Chevron and Exxon… Two laggards, that are linked to the price of crude, which means it’s very hard for them to get any traction, are Chevron and Exxon.”
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is an oil and natural gas exploration and production company that also manufactures fuels, petrochemicals, and specialty products. A caller inquired about the company during the June 26 episode, and Cramer replied:
“Okay, I’ll tell you how I feel about the oil business. I don’t like it, but I do like the dividends. Because of the dividends, I’m willing to bless them. But if they didn’t have good dividends, believe me, I wouldn’t go near the group because I think that the group is just not in good shape.”
25. Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 76
Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) is one of the stocks in focus in the game plan Jim Cramer shared. Cramer showed pessimism toward the stock due to industry conditions. He said:
“Finally, Friday, we have, oh look what it is, right, Chevron and Exxon… Two laggards that are linked to the price of crude, which means it’s very hard for them to get any traction, are Chevron and Exxon.”
Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) is an integrated energy company that explores, produces, refines, and markets oil, natural gas, and petrochemical products. A caller asked about the stock and Cramer’s opinion of the company CEO during the October 10 episode. He responded:
“I spoke to Mike today about the fire. I’m not really worried about that at all. I think you can own this, 4.5% yield. Now, I’m not a big fan of oil. I think it could go below $60. So be ready if it does do that. Remember, this stock had been at one point just not that long ago down to $135. And so it’s at $153. I think you buy some and then you wait to see if it breaks down because of that $60 possible breakdown.”
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