Jim Cramer, the host of Mad Money, said Tuesday that investors cannot afford to dismiss President Donald Trump due to his impact on the stock market.
I never thought I’d say this, but the United States increasingly feels like a command economy where you better accept the president’s terms without complaints or suffer the consequences, which could be severe. Of course, it’s not all negative… This president does not mind inflicting pain on even the most powerful of companies who quiver, quiver, at what he says… Put it all together, and you have to factor in the government as both a positive and a negative, no matter what you do. And we know the president isn’t done with trying to get that one-year cap on the credit card rates at 10%.
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Cramer said what stands out most to him is the extent of government involvement in business decisions. When all of these actions are considered together, he said investors must treat the government as both a help and a hindrance. He added that the president is not finished pushing for a one-year cap that would limit credit card interest rates to 10%. He pointed to the market’s reaction as evidence that the issue is being taken seriously.
Cramer said banks that depend heavily on credit card revenue have seen stock prices hit hard once again, while banks without a focus on credit cards continue to climb. He added that the proposal could fade away, but said that “the stocks say don’t count on it.”
The bottom line: It’s an amazing and a preposterous time in so many ways, good and bad, depending upon how you look at things. But one thing is for certain: we have a level of government intrusion in private enterprise that I haven’t seen since before the Reagan administration.
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Jim Cramer Was Recently Asked About These 9 Stocks
9. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE:SPH)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 2
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE:SPH) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. Calling it a “core dividend stock,” a caller sought Cramer’s take on it. In response, he said:
No, propane is way too wild. Rusty Braziel told me that a long time ago, from RBN… let’s not mess with propane. It’s just too inconsistent.
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE:SPH) distributes fuels including propane, fuel oil, and natural gas. Additionally, the company provides equipment services like heating system installation. On January 22, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.325 per share, payable by February 10, to the shareholders of record on February 3. The company has a yield of 6.45%.
8. Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 56
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. When a caller mentioned that they own CRDO shares, Cramer commented:
I don’t know, I mean, optical, if I want to do optical, there’s just so, let’s just do Corning. We’ll see how they do tomorrow. Wait, and then buy if it gets hit.
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO) designs high-speed connectivity chips and solutions used in Ethernet and PCIe applications, including active cables, signal processing chips, and serializer-deserializer technology. During the episode aired on December 18, 2025, a caller inquired about the stock, and Cramer responded:
Credo’s a winner. Credo’s, boy, there’s a lot of insider selling in that one. But no, we think that Credo has one of the great growth stories, and I’m not going to back away from it. Look, this is… Right now, people hate what’s inside the data center, but there is good business being done inside the data center. And just because we haven’t figured out how all the financing is going to happen… Credo still works for me.
7. Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE:FIX)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 67
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE:FIX) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. A caller sought Cramer’s opinion on the stock, and he replied:
I have to tell you, I liked that stock when it was like… I don’t know, like 20 bucks, and I should’ve just said over and over again, keep buying it. Very much like Mueller’s. Just like one of these stocks, I think you put some on, and then if it comes back down, for heaven’s sakes, you buy more. It’s a great company.
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE:FIX) provides mechanical and electrical services, including the design, installation, and maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems. Voya Investment Management’s Voya MidCap Opportunities Fund stated the following regarding Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE:FIX) in its Q4 2025 investor letter:
Key contributors to performance included Vera Therapeutics, Inc., Comfort Systems USA, Inc., and Dollar Tree, Inc. An overweight position in Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE:FIX) contributed to performance. The stock rallied after the company reported stronger-than-expected 3Q25 revenue, driven by robust demand for data centers and AI-related infrastructure.
6. Figma, Inc. (NYSE:FIG)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 38
Figma, Inc. (NYSE:FIG) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. Noting that the stock is down more than 20%, a caller asked about the stock. In response, Cramer said:
Yeah, yeah. They bagged people on that one, man. People actually, no, I shouldn’t say that. People got too excited about it. Figma’s very good design software, but you know what? You got Adobe out there just flailing, and I don’t want to touch design software. I really don’t. I think it’s just too hard.
Figma, Inc. (NYSE:FIG) provides a cloud-based design platform that enables teams to collaborate on interface design, prototyping, and product development. It provides tools for design systems, whiteboarding, presentations, illustration, brand assets, websites, and AI-driven prototyping. Cramer discussed the stock during the September 17, 2025, episode, as he commented:
When we get parabolic moves in newly minted stocks like Figma, which launched at 33, quickly went to an intraday high of 142, I was sick to my stomach. It’s why I went back to my old days of shtick and crushed a box of Fig Newtons. We know that the people paying $142 for Figma had no idea what they were buying, a web-based collaborative design platform, because if they did, they’d never ever pay that much for it. Even now, Figma stock has come down to 54 bucks and change, you’re still talking about a price-to-earnings multiple of 178. That is just plain nuts.
5. Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MLI)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 40
Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MLI) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. At the start of the lightning round, a caller inquired about the stock, and Cramer remarked:
Do you know that I was a big holder of that when it came out of bankruptcy? I have been a gigantic believer in Mueller. I know it’s been nothing but straight up, but you know what? Slow and steady wins the race. I am still a buyer of Mueller Industries. That’s a lot of pipes, a lot of infrastructure. Used to be a lot of manhole covers.
Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MLI) produces copper, brass, and aluminum components like tubes, fittings, and valves for plumbing, refrigeration, and HVAC systems.
4. Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:METC)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 31
Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:METC) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. Mentioning that they purchased 1,000 METC shares at $17.30 and it is up 34%, a caller asked if they should add more to their position or hold. Cramer commented:
Well, metallurgical coal is something that I have historically felt should have its day in the sun with this president that we have. I’m actually going to take the other side of what a lot of people are going to recommend you. I want you to stay in it. I just think it’s a great contrary play. You gotta be in it, and I’m really glad you brought it to our show because this may be the one. This may be the time that it works.
Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:METC) produces and sells metallurgical coal used by steel mills and coke plants. During the October 3, 2025, episode, Cramer mentioned the stock and said:
The question now is whether or not it’s worth chasing this thing after such a spectacular rally. I gotta say, I wish I had found it earlier, of course. At this point, though, I don’t feel comfortable recommending the stock after such an extreme parabolic move. You know, I don’t like parabolas. It would be one thing if Ramaco had a decent core business that could provide steady profits and cash flow while the growth projects in rare earths gradually ramped up. But if you look at the numbers over the last couple of years, the core coal business is really bad…
The last thing that gives me pause here is the company’s dual class share structure, which is confusing as is its inconsistent dividend strategy… But there’s one big caveat here that makes me hesitate to go negative on Ramaco Resources even after this run. This company feels like the kind of company that the Trump administration might be willing to take a stake in… Every time one of… those US government stakes has been announced, stock in question skyrockets. And given that the government proactively asked Ramaco to expand its rare earth project from Wyoming, I’d say it’s certainly a possibility here that would happen. Woo. It’ll go up even more, major pop. So here’s the bottom line: I’m not going to recommend Ramaco right now because I feel like we missed the move. The core business still appears troubled. The growth business is far in the future, and the corporate structure’s confusing.
3. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 65
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. Noting that the stock has been down over the past year, a caller asked if it is a buy, and Cramer replied:
You know, a lot of people are warming up to Chipotle down here. It has had such a decline. It only sells for 34 times earnings. I say only because I’ve seen it at a much higher price-to-earnings multiple. I think it’s actually at a decent level to put some stock on. They have a report on Feb 3rd. Remember, it might go back down to that $30 low, and you might have to buy a little more. But wow, what a good franchise at a very reduced price.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) owns and operates restaurants that provide burritos, bowls, tacos, salads, and other menu items. During the November 5, 2025, episode, a Harvard Business School student asked about the stock, and Cramer responded:
I don’t know. I mean, Chipotle, I think, has probably settled down. It’s, probably would go down to 23, 24 times earnings. It means it could still break down a little bit more from here. I don’t like, it’s too expensive. That’s what happened. Not executing well either. I sure wish it would.
2. AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 28
AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. When a caller asked if they should buy AIR shares, Cramer remarked:
I’ve been recommending AIR forever, and we know it’s up 27% for the year. I saw that Gold, I think it was Goldman that started it with a Neutral. This thing is can’t miss. We had John Holmes on recently, and it is just part of the great aerospace boom that it has no sign of slowing down.
AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR) supplies aircraft parts and components for commercial and defense aviation and offers services ranging from airframe inspections to interior refurbishments. Fred Alger Management stated the following regarding AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR) in its fourth quarter 2025 investor letter:
AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket services provider that supports commercial airlines and government customers through parts distribution and supply-chain solutions, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul services—an area we believe is structurally supported by high aircraft utilization and an aging fleet. During the quarter, shares detracted from performance amid investor uncertainty following the company’s early-December announcement of a Chief Financial Officer transition; however, we believe underlying demand trends across AAR’s end markets remain healthy.
1. Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 42
Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. Noting that the company is working on a cancer vaccination, a caller asked if they should invest in the stock. Cramer replied:
Well, I gotta tell you, this is something that they did promise a long time ago, and I hope that it’s for real… I do say that we have to wait and see. Why? Because the stock’s up so much, 54% for the year. I just want to know how certain things really are.
Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) makes mRNA medicines and vaccines to protect against illnesses like the flu, COVID-19, and some other viruses. The company also works on treatments for cancer and rare diseases. During the May 22, 2025, episode, a caller sought Cramer’s thoughtson the stock, and he responded:
There’s gotta be some value in Moderna. There just has to be, but I’ve been against this stock for so long. I first discovered it at 18. Maybe that should be the price target.
It is worth noting that Moderna, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:MRNA) stock has gained over 70% since the above comment was aired.
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