Jim Cramer, host of Mad Money, cautioned viewers on Wednesday that the likelihood of making money from many speculative stocks has become extremely low.
“I keep warning you that it’s time to ring the register on the speculative stocks so you don’t get wiped out like you would’ve on days like today. But speculation itself is not bad. In a five-stock portfolio like I suggest in How to Make Money in Any Market, I actually encourage speculation, especially for young people… But if you’re going to speculate, you need to do it wisely.”
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Cramer went on to explain that he is not dismissing the possibility that some of the speculative stocks could eventually become successful companies. He said that his concern is that the current odds of various speculative stocks delivering meaningful returns are very low, especially now that the speculative mania of recent months has cooled. During that frenzy, investors were buying at high prices with the hope of selling even higher. He remarked that the wave of market euphoria appears to have ended.
“I don’t think the speculative stocks are going to return to their previous heights of two weeks ago. I presume that they can bounce because that’s what they do. They’ll suck people back in. Gold will go up, or crypto or of course gold standard, Palantir, and the whole shebang will start rallying again, and you’ll think, haha, here it comes. However, from my perch, when you get the kind of destruction of the froth that we’ve had in the last 10 days, it isn’t easy to put Humpty Dumpty back together again.”
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Jim Cramer Was Recently Asked About These 8 Stocks
8. BILL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BILL)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 45
BILL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BILL) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. A caller asked about the stock, noting it is still down roughly 70% for them but has rebounded about 30% in the past six months. Cramer replied:
“David had a really interesting interview with Jeff Smith, and he’s from Starboard. They have… new directors. I am going to go with them and buy, I’m going to recommend buying BILL Holdings.”
BILL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BILL) provides a cloud-based financial platform that automates accounts payable and receivable and improves digital payments and cash flow management. Parnassus Investments stated the following regarding BILL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BILL) in its Q1 2025 investor letter:
“We initiated positions in several disruptive, highly innovative companies whose valuations fell sharply during the sell-off. We re-initiated a position in BILL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BILL), which operates an innovative SMB-focused payments automation platform (Bill.com). We see significant growth potential ahead resulting from its ability to further penetrate the market for small-to medium-sized businesses.”
7. Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE:UEC)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 32
Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE:UEC) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. During the lightning round, a caller asked about the stock, and here’s what Mad Money’s host had to say in response:
“No… We had that. We had that. We had that…. I mean, I gotta tell you, GE Vernova was very enlightening. Don’t buy these uranium companies. We’re like done, okay, they’re up too much. We’re not… going to be like shoveling new uraniums. These are not like coal plants. They’re not like forest fires. These are nuclear power plants. They take forever to build. There will be one that’s going to open in 2028. But these ones that need this, I’m talking about 2035. We’re not playing this game.”
Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE:UEC) explores, develops, and processes uranium and titanium concentrates through its mining and extraction operations. When a caller inquired about the stock during the August 13 episode, Cramer commented:
“I like nuclear… Do I care that it’s up in a straight line? Not anymore. No. Because like Oklo, when I bought that, I told you, buy that Oklo, doubled. I want money to be made. That’s what I’m here for.”
6. Microvast Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVST)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 11
Microvast Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVST) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. Noting that the stock hit $7 last week, up from 22 cents around a year ago, a caller asked about the stock. Cramer commented:
“It’s still good. It’s still good. It’s got great free cash flow. It’s not like the others. It actually makes money. This is not some joker speculative stock. That’s why I said I liked it a year ago, and I continue to like it now. I like the stock.”
Microvast Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVST) develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery technologies and components for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. When a caller asked for Cramer’s advice about the company’s stock during the October 1 episode, he replied:
“Alright, that’s a great spec for now. We know that there’s a lot of interest in Washington on battery. We’ve seen that. Therefore, it could extend to these guys. I don’t know if it’s the case, but I’d hold onto it.”
5. Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 79
Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. During the lightning round, a caller inquired about the stock, and Cramer remarked:
“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.”
Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG) generates and supplies electricity, natural gas, and sustainable energy solutions. The company uses nuclear, wind, solar, and hydroelectric sources. ClearBridge Investments stated the following regarding Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter:
“U.S. electric utility Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG) Energy also outperformed for the quarter. Constellation is primarily a nuclear generation company and is the largest producer of carbon-free electricity in the U.S., serving states including New York, Illinois, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The company’s combined generation capacity is more than 32 GW and 90% of annual output is carbon free. Constellation’s share price benefited from the renewed optimism on data center deals.”
4. MNTN, Inc. (NYSE:MNTN)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 22
MNTN, Inc. (NYSE:MNTN) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. Noting that it has been a “loser” in their portfolio, a caller asked whether to buy, sell, or hold the stock. In response, Cramer said:
“You know, I looked at MNTN even for my wife’s mezcal… I think it’s such a good bargain. I don’t know. I like the stock at $20, so I can’t tell you at $15 that I don’t like it. I’ve been wrong on MNTN, but I think it’s a good company. I’m sticking by it.”
MNTN, Inc. (NYSE:MNTN) provides a platform that brings performance marketing to Connected TV, making it simple for brands to run and track TV ads. A caller asked for Cramer’s advice on the company’s stock during the September 26 episode and he responded:
“I’ve looked at Mountain, MNTN. It did not have, the last quarter wasn’t good, but you know what? The product is really good, and the opportunities for them to be able to attract very good small, medium-sized advertisers make me inclined to like the stock here. And when I saw it all the way down here, I said maybe I should gear up. It may be a good story here. It’s a good company.”
3. Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 67
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. Answering a caller’s query about WBD during the recent episode, Cramer said:
“Okay, I think you gotta hold onto it… I think that the CEO, David Zaslav, is going to get you $24 to $27 a share. It’s at $20. I would not sell this stock yet.”
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) creates, distributes, and streams entertainment content across film, television, and gaming. Discussing Q3’s noteworthy stocks during the October 1 episode, Cramer mentioned the company and said:
“The third winner is Warner Brothers Discovery, which had been a long-time underperformer, but it came alive this quarter past, rallying over 70% thanks first to an improved balance sheet and a better box office, and then of course to takeover chatter… David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Brothers Discovery, has been tempted to unlock value by separating the Warner Brothers studio and HBO Max streaming platform from the Discovery Global television assets. A takeover bid would front-run that change. We haven’t seen one develop yet, but I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a big auction for Warren Brothers Discovery if Paramount makes its move.”
2. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 61
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. A caller mentioned that it has been difficult to own the stock over the last few months and asked if they should sell or hold it. In response, Cramer said:
“You know, I’ll tell you, it’s funny you said that. I am just now beginning to read research that’s negative about ADP. You know what? Thanks for nothing. The stock was at $329. Now, at $283, we’re starting to hear that things aren’t good. I would stay put. I think you’ll be fine. It is an excellent company, and by the way, I’m going to do a twofer. I like Paychex, too.”
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) delivers cloud-based human capital management solutions that automate payroll, HR, and workforce functions. Cramer mentioned the company on December 9, 2024 and said:
“Now it was a big cluster with gains in the mid-fifties… Then there’s Automatic Data Processing. By the way, that’s a company synonymous with growing payrolls. Isn’t that an oddity when the Fed’s cutting rates?”
Since the above comment was aired, the company’s stock has declined over 4.5%.
1. PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 89
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. Inquiring about the stock, a caller asked what Cramer thinks of the CEO, and he replied:
“No, no, no, no, no, no. He has gotta start delivering numbers. I mean like I can’t, hey… the guy’s gotta start delivering numbers. That is often the case. It’s kind of like, you know, an NFL team. If they’re not delivering numbers, I’m not going to come here and say, boy, how about them Titans?”
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) operates a digital payments platform that connects consumers and merchants to send, receive, and manage transactions.The company’s brands include PayPal, Venmo, Braintree, and Xoom among others, and they provide payment and money transfer solutions. During the August 6 episode, a caller asked whether they should buy, hold, or sell the stock, Cramer replied:
“No, I didn’t like the quarter. There’s so many other better ones out there. May I suggest, if you want lending, I would go with Capital One. I know it’s old-fashioned. I know you’ve seen the ads, but all I can tell you is the guy who runs that situation, Richard Fairbank, is a genius. He’s who we’re going with.”
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