Cramer says he’s willing to pay up for Viking, biggest IPO of the year

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday reviewed the initial public offering of Viking, a cruise line whose market debut this week was the biggest of the year so far. And despite its hefty price tag, Cramer said he’s willing to endorse the stock. “Even though Viking’s somewhat hot start has made its stock more expensive than … Read more

We’re raising our price target on Apple after earnings beat and raise

Apple did it again: Despite all the worries about China, the consumer tech giant hit back with beats on the top and bottom lines, sending shares up 6% in after-hours trading. This is why we own it. This is why we don’t trade it. Apple’s fiscal first quarter revenue hit $90.75 billion, down 4% from … Read more

Cramer says inflation data is driving market action and not earnings

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Thursday that investors need weaker figures from Friday’s labor report if they want stocks to rally, adding that inflation data is what is truly driving market action. “We often get ‘bad news is good news’ moments at this point in the business cycle, but it’s rarely as excessive as it’s been … Read more

Coterra’s smart production pivot leads to an excellent quarter, sweeter outlook

Coterra Energy topped Wall Street expectations Thursday with first-quarter results that further proved the Club holding’s nimble production strategy is the right one for shareholders. Revenue in the three months ended March 31 fell 19% year over year to $1.43 billion, beating the consensus forecast of $1.39 billion, according to analyst estimates compiled by LSEG. … Read more

Jim Cramer’s top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday

My top 10 things to watch Thursday, May 2 The S & P 500 and Nasdaq are higher Thursday, one day after they surrendered their post-Federal Reserve meeting gains and closed modestly lower. After leaving interest rates unchanged, Fed chief Jerome Powell essentially ruled out a hike as central bankers’ next move. He said that … Read more

Cramer says not to second-guess Fed Chair Powell’s Wednesday remarks

CNBC’s Jim Cramer told investors to take Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at his word when he said on Wednesday that it’s unlikely there’s a rate hike on the horizon, even as inflation remains stubborn. Although Powell’s comments calmed many on Wall Street, Cramer said it’s likely investors will become anxious again ahead of employment … Read more

Fed decision, oil plunge, mixed earnings — what to watch into market close

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. (We’re no longer recording the audio, so we can get this new written feature to members as quickly as possible.) Market check: Stocks surged Wednesday afternoon … Read more

Eli Lilly (LLY) says it can overcome high-quality problem of too much demand

Eli Lilly ‘s raised guidance stole the show Tuesday, offsetting mixed first-quarter results and propelling shares higher by nearly 6%. The numbers leave little doubt that the long-term Eli Lilly success story remains intact, as demand for its new diabetes and obesity drugs, Mounjaro and Zepbound, outstrips supply. Revenue in the three months ended March … Read more

American Express CEO explains company’s success with younger consumers

American Express CEO Steve Squeri told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday how the company attracted more millennial and Generation Z customers, saying the cohort made up 60% of new card acquisitions during the last quarter. Squeri said that in realizing the importance of having younger clientele, American Express strived to offer cards with a high … Read more

GEHC’s unwarranted post-earnings plunge is a buying opportunity

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. (We’re no longer recording the audio, so we can get this new written feature to members as quickly as possible.) April showers : The Dow Jones … Read more