Jim Cramer's Mad Money Review

Cramer began Friday's show by sharing his CEO Hall of Shame. These are stocks that he thinks would be better off if the CEO quit or was forced out.
Alcatel-Lucent (ALU): Cramer thinks the CEO was given an ultimatum to deliver results now.
Marsh McLennan (MMC): The company should be broken up, and that splitting the company up is the only way shares will increase unless the CEO leaves.

Next, Cramer took some phone calls about other stocks with bad CEOs, like Pall (PLL). He also told people that he can't recommend buying Sirius (SIRI) now because it's too expensive, and that he thinks you should stay away from Palm (PALM).
Next, Cramer did a "Speculation Friday" segment, where he recommends high risk stocks. BioMarin (BMRN), a small biotech firm. It has developed a drug for pheylketonuria that will be the only drug on the market, protecting it from generic competition until 2015 in the US and 2018 in Europe. Cramer thinks the drug will be approved by the end of the year, but if it doesn't, it will be a risky investment.
Other calls: La-z-boy (LZB): Cramer doesn't like, and Sangamo BioSci (SGMO):He thinks is very risky.

After the lightning round, Cramer discussed what stocks he think will take the Dow to his year end target of 14,548. They are American Express (AXP), AIG (AIG), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Citigroup (C), DuPont (DD), Altria (MO), Boeing (BA), and Caterpillar (CAT).

In the last segment, Cramer answered some emails. He changed his mind on GigaMedia (GIGM), making it a buy now, and told viewers to wait for a pullback on (AMZN) since it's "marked up heavily."

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Wall Street pulled back sharply in early trading Tuesday following several disappointing earnings reports and amid renewed concerns about the mortgage lending market. The Dow Jones industrials lost more than 100 points.
Among the many earnings reported before the opening bell, chemical maker DuPont Co. reported flat second-quarter profit as higher sales offset the cost of energy and research. American Express Co. reported late Monday that quarterly profit climbed 12 percent on record card member spending. However, the nation's third-largest credit card brand said cardholders are also shirking more payments.
Both companies are Dow components. In early trading, the Dow fell 101.20, or 0.73 percent, to 13,842.22.
Broader stock indicators declined. The Standard & Poor's 500 index shed 12.26, or 0.80 percent, to 1,529.31. The Nasdaq composite index lost 21.06, or 0.78 percent, trading at 2,669.52.
Bonds rose, with the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note down to 4.94 Tuesday from 4.96 percent late Monday. The dollar traded mixed against other major currencies, while gold prices climbed.

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Alcoa Inc. (NYSE: AA - News), Altria (NYSE: MO - News), American Express (NYSE: AXP - News), American International Group (NYSE: AIG - News), AT&T (NYSE: T - News), Boeing (NYSE: BA - News)
Cramer predicted another 1,000 points for the Dow by the year's end and dedicated the week to discussing the 30 Dow stocks. He noted AA has been up 30% and predicts it will reach $42-$45. If it combines with Alcan, Cramer says AA could be part of a "delicious aluminum oligopoly." Cramer comments MO's 10% rise is not enough, especially given its 4% yield. Since it has spun off Kraft, Cramer envisions MO dividing into International and American divisions, one with a big dividend and one with growth potential. Cramer says AXP is "deceptive," since it quietly delivers but is up only 5% this year and is trailing behind Mastercard in valuation. He predicts AXP will climb up to $72. AIG doesn't get the respect it deserves, according to Cramer who says Metlife should not be worth more than AIG, which has a gigantic business in China. He says AIG has been held back by the massive selling of deposed head Maurice "Hank" Greenberg, and is a $81 name masquerading as a $71 stock. AT & T surpassed Cramer's expectations, since it has risen 13% after he predicted a mere 6 point rise. His new prediction is T will inch its way to $45. Cramer also revised his target for BA from $100 to $105 because of its excellent earnings.
Give Some Credit to Total System Services (NYSE: TSS - News), Automatic Data Processing (NYSE: ADP - News)
Cramer would buy TSS, a debit and credit card information card processor, which is a subsidiary of Synovus Financial. Although in similar situations, Cramer usually prefers a parent company, he feels that TSS could get taken over by a private equity firm. In addition, TSS has solid fundamentals, double-digit growth and is debt-free. While ADP may also be a takeover target, Cramer feels TSS is a better option because it is cheaper.
CEO Interview: John Sztykiel, Spartan Motors (NasdaqGS: SPAR)
John Sztykiel discussed the "tremendous amount of profitable growth ahead for the company," and explained the company is focused on three growth opportunities; mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles, recreational autos and emergency vehicles. While Cramer comments SPAR has paused for a bit, he likes its story and says it is in "bull-market" mode.

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Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Monday's session are Phelps Dodge Corp., Tyson Foods Inc. and Schering-Plough Corp.
Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI - News) is expected to report earnings per share for the fourth quarter of $3.77, according to analysts polled by Thomson Financial.
Mattel Inc. (NYSE:MAT - News) is expected to post fourth-quarter per-share income of 67 cents.
Phelps Dodge (NYSE:PD - News) is expected to report per-share income of $4.28 for the fourth quarter.
Plum Creek Timber Co. (NYSE:PCL - News) is expected to post income of 34 cents a share for the fourth quarter.
Schering-Plough (NYSE:SGP - News) is expected to report per-share earnings of 17 cents for the fourth quarter.
Sysco Corp. (NYSE:SYY - News) is expected to report second-quarter per-share income of 38 cents.
Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN - News) is expected to report first-quarter earnings of 6 cents per share.
UnumProvident Corp. (NYSE:UNM - News) is expected to post earnings per share of 44 cents for the fourth quarter.
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ - News) is expected to report fourth-quarter per-share income of 61 cents.
Zimmer Holdings Inc. (NYSE:ZMH - News) is expected to post fourth-quarter earnings of 99 cents per share.
After Friday's closing bell, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC - News) said it has approved a 2-for-1 stock split, to be effected in the form of a stock dividend. The additional shares will be distributed on March 15 to shareholders of record as of Feb. 15.
Watch listAmerican Express Co. (NYSE:AXP - News) said it has named Richard Levin, president of Yale University, to its board. The financial services and travel firm also said it has elected Ronald Williams as a director. Williams is president, chairman and chief executive of Aetna Inc. (NYSE:AET - News).
Datawatch Corp. (NasdaqCM:DWCH - News) said it has appointed Douglas Zaccaro as interim chief financial officer. Zaccaro succeeds John Hulburt, who is leaving effective Jan. 31.
Hospitality Properties Trust (NYSE:HPT - News) said the registration statement for its TravelCenters of America LLC spinoff has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Quality Distribution Inc. (NasdaqGM:QLTY - News) lowered its outlook for the fourth quarter and 2006 primarily due to softer-than-anticipated seasonal demand and an unexpected charge for costs associated with legacy environmental remediation projects. The transportation company said it now sees earnings per share of 3 cents to 7 cents for the fourth quarter, compared with its prior view of 17 cents to 19 cents. For 2006, the company now sees earnings per share of 59 cents to 63 cents, compared with its prior view of 74 cents to 76 cents.
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (NYSE:SXL - News) reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $27.9 million, or 80 cents per limited partner unit, up from $13.9 million, or 52 cents per limited partner unit, in the year-ago quarter. Revenue in the three months ended Dec. 31 rose to $1.49 billion from $1.15 billion.
Symantec Corp. (NasdaqGS:SYMC - News) said it has named Thomson S.A. Chairman and Chief Executive Frank Dangeard to its board of directors.
Trex Co. (NYSE:TWP - News) said it will restate its results for 2003 through 2005 and the first nine months of 2006 to correct errors related to the recording of certain expenses. The maker of composite decking and railing expects the cumulative effect of the restatements to increase its reported net income for 2003 through 2005 by roughly $200,000, and to increase its reported net income for the first nine months of 2006 by roughly $200,000, or 2 cents a share.
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Citigroup (NYSE: C - News): On the news that Citigroup finance chief Sallie Krawcheck will become CEO of the bank's wealth management unit, Cramer commented that the only thing that will make him bullish is the departure of CEO Chuck Prince. "Prince leaving is worth 5 (points), and a breakup of the bank is worth 2." He added that Citigroup needs a banker, not a lawyer and would like to see Wells Fargo's Richard Kovacevich, "America's greatest banker, or JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon fill the position.
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB - News), Eaton (NYSE: ETN - News), Cummins Engine (NYSE: CMI - News): Cramer is bullish on KMB since analyst estimates of the stock are based on crude oil at $70 a barrel and not on the recent $51. He added that, given the lackluster numbers from ETN and CMI, the stocks should be lower; 'There's ETN slapping you in the face like a day-old fish from Chinatown, saying 'listen, trucking is bad...' And CMI just kind of stands there.'
American Express (NYSE: AXP - News) and Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN - News): Cramer feels good about Monday's market with AXP at the head of the pack in the financial sector. He sees nothing more than a tech trade from "merchant of doom" TXN's postclose numbers.
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