Jim Cramer's Mad Money Review

"Buy and hold has completely failed here," said Jim Cramer on Monday's "Stop Trading!" segment of CNBC's Street Signs. "It's a total traders' market."
He was pleased to learn that Tiger Management's Julian Robertson was finding some opportunity in the market. "He actually likes some stocks!" Cramer said.
One stock Robertson, earlier in an interview with Street Signs host Erin Burnett, said he was buying was Apple(AAPL ), which Cramer was happy to hear. "I've been liking Apple all the way down and recommended it again on Friday," Cramer said. "I've been telling people to buy Apple for three years."
Another Robertson pick was Microsoft(MSFT ), which Cramer called "a cheap stock." Cramer said: "Microsoft shouldn't be that cheap, given the fact that it's got a powerful franchise and how they dodged the bullet with Yahoo!(YHOO )."
As for Goldman Sachs(GS ), Cramer said he was interested to hear what Robertson thought of that stock. "I'm humbled by the action in Goldman Sachs," Cramer said, "but I haven't given up on it yet."
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The best way to sustain Friday's late rally is for the government to cut a back-room deal with the largest banks and brokerages to get them to start making loans again, Jim Cramer told viewers on his "Mad Money" TV show on Friday.
On a day when Dow closed down 128 points after another extremely volatile session, Cramer said this "secret" meeting is necessary to get the economy, credit markets and stock markets rolling again and avoid a repeat of this past week's brutal market.
Cramer said he would have the Federal Reserve take the initiative by inviting to the meeting the CEOs of large financial institutions such as Citigroup(C ), Bank of America(BAC ), Wells Fargo(WF ), JP Morgan(JPM )Morgan Stanley(MS), and Goldman Sachs(GS ), the latter three of which he owns for his Action Alerts PLUS portfolio.
Cramer said the Fed would tell the CEOs that it would not repeat the mistake it made when it allowed Lehman Bros to fail. Instead, he said, the Fed would do all that it can to get the financial institutions open for business again.
He said the Fed would guarantee all their debts as well as their brokerage, savings and corporate accounts. Furthermore it would allow them to pay off their bonds with federal money, permit them to sell their credit default swaps lower and provide them $100 billion each to lend.
In return, these financial institutions would have to live up to their end of the bargain by "opening the spigots" and make loans again. He said the loans will be targeted to corporations, small businesses and individuals - but not hedge funds.
He also said the Fed would have the financial institutions divvy up the "bad banks" among themselves, with the aim of having them assume the good deposits while selling the bad assets to the federal government's newly created Troubled Asset Recovery Program.
Cramer said that after the market's worst-ever weekly drop it's "time to change our incredibly negative bias," as stocks are no longer in endless sell mode.
For Cramer it's time to rent some stocks, with a look at owning longer term if the market again approaches the lows seen on Friday. Cramer believes the market will chase those lows since the market rarely bottoms on a Friday, and the snapback by stocks was too far, too fast.
That means a new game plan is needed for the cash that Cramer told traders to peel off last month.
Expecting a gap down on both Monday and Tuesday, Cramer advises putting 25% of that cash back in play on both days. As usual, Cramer is against buying all at once.
As for where to put it, Cramer offered a stock like Kellogg(K ) as a template, based on its rallying behavior a year after the 1987 crash.
Of course, Cramer said this isn't 1987 - times are a lot worse. Given that, Cramer suggests loooking at companies that are trading around their cash on hand, such as KBR(KBR ).
You should also look at companies that make products that you eat, such as Kraft(KFT), Heinz(HNZ ), Coca-Cola(KO ) and Altria(MO ). Cramer owns Kraft and Altria in his Action Alerts Plus portfolio.
Cramer also likes giant pharmaceutial Merck(MRK ), cyclical plays Nucor(NUE )and Freeport McMoRan(FCX ), which he also owns for his Action Alerts PLUS portfolio, but reminded viewers that you only want a small position with the last two, since they aren't self-financing.
Cramer would be careful with financials, but he likes US Bancorp(USB ), and threw in a recommendation for Duke Energy(DUK ).
The new leadership is companies that don't need money, Cramer said.
Half-Empty
Cramer likes that traders dodged a bullet on Friday, with a "spectacular" rally off the lows of the morning, but he believes it's important to lay out the worst-case scenario so investors can go forward "with their eyes open."
In the worst case, the model isn't the 1987 market crash, which saw equities bounce back only a year later, but a "1929 scenario" which brought an 89% peak-to-trough drop and a "decline that just wouldn't quit."
In that model, Cramer said, currently flailing stocks like U.S. Steel(X ) and General Motors(GM ) wouldn't be done yet.
Cramer said that unfortunately the parallels with the 1929 crash are too close for comfort. As in 1929, he explained, we have a presidential administration that's in over its head. Listening to Bush say the government taking necessary actions to solve the crisis is like President Herbert Hoover saying than that the worst is behind us.
Cramer noted the market's tanking after Bush's most recent comments about the market, as well as the similarities of a Federal Reserve too focused on inflation and a wave of bank failures.
Cramer said he believes the federal bailout plan can help, but that a second Great Depression is still on the table. "That's why you have to be careful with your buying," he said.
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This is really a Franklin Delano Roosevelt moment, Jim Cramer said on Wednesday's Stop Tradingsegment on CNBC. We're only fearing fear itself.
He encouraged viewers to consider several potential factors that could be positive influences on the market, including the coordination of worldwide interest cuts, huge Chinese stimulus plans, a waiving of the private equity rules and the SEC's waving of rules on buybacks.
I am only trying to bring out things that could go right, because I've heard all day what could go wrong, he said.
Cramer, who owns Goldman Sachs(GS ) and Morgan Stanley(MS ) for his Action Alerts PLUS charitable trust, stood behind the two financial companies. I tell you that September calls on these positions will be rewarded for very little capital, he said.
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AIG(AIG ) cannot fail, said Jim Cramer on Tuesday's Stop Trading segment on CNBC. It's the No. 1 institution in the world right now that must be saved. Everything else could go except for AIG.
Cramer said AIG needs to be saved in a pass-the-hat-around fashion, referring to what he sees as a worldwide investment in its success. The middle bank index is doing well, he said, but that doesn't matter. Frankly, I don't really care if my community bank is doing well, he said. I care about AIG and the fate of Western banks, all of which have relied on AIG at some point for a risk transfer.
As for Goldman Sachs(GS ), Cramer said: "Everybody hates them! They're the most hated group of guys I know. He said that it's as if no one who's talking about Goldman right now listened to its conference call.
Goldman will continue to flourish. They are too conected to the government with Hank Paulson as the Treasury Secrectary. They about the biggest problems in the country before anyone else. That is why Goldman has always been the best at predicting market conditions.
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Labels: AIG, American International Group, Goldman Sachs Inc., GS, Jim Cramer, Stop Trading

Buy:

Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD)

BAIDU.COM, INC. (BIDU)

China Mobile Limited (CHL)

Focus Media Holding Ltd (FMCN)

Corning Inc (GLW)

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS)

Hudson City Bancorp Inc (HCBK)

PetroChina Co Ltd (PTR)

Transocean Inc (RIG)

Siemens AG (SI)

Ultra Petroleum Corp (UPL)
Sell:

American International Group, Inc (AIG)

AXA (AXA)

Countrywide Financial Corp (CFC)

Capital One Financial Corp(COF)

Legg Mason Inc(LM)

Orion Energy Systems(OESX)

Qualcomm Inc (QCOM)

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Forest City (FCEA) is "one of the savviest" real estate companies around, Jim Cramer said on CNBC's "Stop Trading!" segment Friday.
Long-term value investor Marty Whitman recommended the stock when he made an appearance on CNBC earlier in the day.
"I think he's right. ... I remember when I was at Goldman Sachs (GS) ... we were in awe of these guys," he said of the Brooklyn-based builder. "All they have gotten is better and better," he added.
As a "very long term" investor, Whitman focuses on a company's outlook over "not six to 18 months, but six to 18 years," Cramer told viewers. It's important to keep that in mind when looking at his bullish take on troubled bond insurer MBIA (MBI).
As for Whitman's play on Florida real estate developer St. Joe (JOE), Cramer said, "There was supposed to be a major pullback. They admitted housing wasn't selling there."
"Now you got a book-value play," Cramer said. "I question this one. ... It seems cheap [but] I'm looking for a catalyst."
Cramer concluded the show by discussing Whitman's charitable organization, an entrepreneurial boot camp for veterans with disabilities. "I've given a lot to the Fisher House, which is another program for soldiers.
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Although Goldman reported "an unbelievable quarter in the hardest environment imaginable," the bears aren't listening; "It really doesn't matter what a company says - the fact that it's a financial means that it's going to be overly compensated down."
"I do not think the environment will be this bad a year from now," said Cramer, "So I think that you should buy it."
Cramer predicted last Friday that good news from GS would be disregarded because of the bearish attitude that is dominating the Street. There was so-called "news" that "spread very quickly that there was a line that was bad in Goldman -- this time it was investment banking -- and they're also able to say that they made it through compensation being down." Cramer dismissed this as ridiculous, since its compensation structure and revenues are strong. One-time gains aren't a reason to doubt GS, because the investment banking business is characterized by one-time gains.
"What I am saying is that when you get a stock that sells at eight times next year's earnings, or in this case, now you're starting to talk seven times, you will be surprised about what comes up that will make them money," Cramer said. "These are not static companies, they're dynamic companies." Cramer predicted 60% to 70% of GS' business in five years will be international.
While Cramer endorses it as a buy, he warns that GS may be down in the short-term, but if one looks at the business' history and future, GS is clearly worth it.
No one wants to be down for three days, but how about being up for three months?
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Today's quarterly report proved Goldman Sachs' (GS ) dominance over other financials, Jim Cramer said on CNBC's "Stop Trading!" segment Tuesday.
This was a great performance in a tough quarter, Cramer said. Goldman did exactly what a sector leader should do in hard times: "buy back stocks and appease all the critics," Cramer said. He believes the bank's shares will earn $30 next year.
Cramer is "reeling" from the fact that people sold off Goldman stock. "This is the worst quarter that I've ever seen and they still made a lot of money. ... Who else is buying stock? Everyone else is offering stock. ... They don't even need the Fed."
Meanwhile, Cramer believes Verizon (VZ) is the telecom to buy, because it's a safe stock that still shows growth. "It's gotten control of its own business," Cramer said, and what really excites him about the company is that "most of this business didn't exist four years ago. ... Who would have thought that kids would watch our programs ... on a handheld [device] ?"
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On Tuesday's show, Cramer began by analyzing another stock that has been put on sale after Friday's drop in the market. Shaw Group (SGR) had the best earnings of the quarter so far. Cramer thinks this is time to back up the truck and load up on the stock. Cramer still likes infrastructure plays like Shaw, and the earnings make it even more attractive.
Cramer then went to the phonelines. The first caller asked about Aecom (ACM), which Cramer recommended a couple of weeks ago. Cramer said it is still one of his favorites. The next caller asked about uranium prices, which Cramer attributed to production problems, and recommended Mosaic (MOS) as a good uranium play.
Next, Cramer discussed another pick he made based on the book "Microtrends," which Cramer has been plugging for about the past week. He found that the number of people working from home is increasing, which he thinks will be profitable for Cisco (CSCO), since its products will be needed to connect people to the office, including offerings from some companies they have bought out over the past few years.
Another caller asked about the tech sector in general, and Cramer said that he is the only person bullish on tech. The next caller asked why Cramer likes Cisco, and Cramer said he thinks it will be up consistently 15% a year.
Am I Diversified?
first caller asked about five stocks: Amgen (AMGN), Under Armour (UA), PetSmart (PETM), Goldman Sachs (GS) and EMC (EMC), the latter two of which Cramer owns for his charitable trust, Action Alerts PLUS. Cramer said, "That is definite, definite diversification." The second caller named these five plays: IBM (IBM), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Pfizer (PFE), Disney (DIS) Citigroup (C), which Cramer also owns for his charitable trust.
Mad Mail: The first email thanked Cramer for the show he did on October 19, where he gave his 5 rules for investing. The writer thinks that those tips will save him money in the future. The next email asked why Cramer didn't talk about Dry Ships (DRY) when he did his dry bulk shippers segment. Cramer said that it has gone up so much that he had to pass on it. The next writer invited Cramer to his daughter's Bat Mitzvah because the profits from his stock picks are paying for it, and the last email asked what to do with some Hershey (HSY) stock they own, and Cramer said to sell it any time the stock goes up.

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Lundin Mining (LMC): Cramer began Friday's show by talking about LMC. The mining company extracts zinc, copper, nickel and lead, which Cramer thinks are near bottoms in price. He also thinks that the stock could be bought out for $15 per share. Although the company has had its ups and downs, Lundin now deserves "two thumbs up."
The Mad Money Game Plan: Next week focused on Cramer's belief that high oil and a weak dollar are good for the market, contrary to popular belief. The stocks he specifically mentioned were Core Labs, (CLB), FMC Tech (FTI), and First Solar (FSLR).
Mad Mail: Cramer read an email that was very harsh, pointing out some of the stocks Cramer likes that have not done well recently. Cramer stated that he is willing to admit his mistakes. "My losses kill me," he said, especially since he owns a lot of these stocks for his charitable trust; such as Goldman Sachs (GS), NYSE Euronext (NYX), and Sears (SHLD).

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The Fed's 50 point cut on Tuesday sparked the stock market, and CNBC's "Fast Money" discussed why the bulls are running, and what it means for financial stocks:Najarian: Tuesday's actions all about the financials. Financial Select Sector SPDR, ton of volume in call options.Macke: Can't be short financials now.Adami: continues to like financials; Lehman Brothers(LEH), Goldman Sachs (GS) and Morgan Stanley (MS)All Clear on Wall Street? CNBC's Charlie Gasparino discussed whether brokers are a buy now. Gasparino feels confident about most of the brokers except Bear Stearns (BSC)--lease diversed and tied to credit markets.OIL: Crude oil hit another record touching $81.51 and gold traded to $735, its highest level in 27 years. Author Dennis Gartman: Shocked by feds decision. Thinks stock market will continue to climb.Housing Market: Adami: housing stocks are back for a trade. He likes Hovanian, (HOV), Toll Brothers (TOL) and Pulte Homes (PHM)Finerman: Still likes Home Depot(HD), which she owns for its cheap valuation.Word on the Street: Cummings (CMI) and Caterpillar (CAT) exploded higher on the Fed cut. Najarian: Thinks CAT has much more upside to come.Global: China and Brazil's markets soared on the rate cuts. Tim Seymour, Principal at Red Star Asset Management, joined the crew to discuss the emerging markets. Seymour likes gold and Brazil ETF (EWZ)Face 2 Face:Viewer writes: "What happened to the recommendation to get out of gold if the Fed dropped its rates?" Adami reiterated his bearish stance on gold.Viewer writes: "Should I sell my October $195 call options on Goldman Sachs (GS) now or is there still more upside?" Najarian- feels strong about GS, but you should take half the position off before earnings.Viewer writes: "What is your outlook for Tiffany's (TIF) as the holiday season approaches?" Macke is positive about Tiffany's and Blue Nile (NILE)Pops & Drops:Pops: Macke-Caterpillar (CAT), Finerman-Target (TGT), Adami-Alcoa (AA)-could be bought out by Najarian's pick-Billiton (BHP), and Finerman-Wendy's (WEN)Drops: Najarian-E*Trade (ETFC), Macke-Hovnanian(DOG), Adami-Boeing(BA)Final Trade:Macke- Macy's (M)Finerman- Altria (MO)Adami- Nucor (NUE)Najarian- Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (RIO)

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Shares of investment banks rallied in afternoon trading Tuesday after the Federal Reserve cut its target for interest rates, offering Wall Street cheaper borrowing and the prospect of more stable credit markets.
The Fed cut the federal funds rate to 4.75 percent from 5.25 percent.
Many investors have clamored for a rate cut, believing it would lure buyers back into certain distressed markets. The instability in markets like mortgage-backed securities, junk bonds and corporate takeover finance has siphoned untold value out of the investment banks' portfolios this quarter.
Investment banking stocks have all fallen since July amid the market turmoil.
Shares of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. rose $9.37 to $197.
Shares of Bear Stearns Cos. rose $3.22 to $118.60.
Shares of Morgan Stanley rose $4.33 to $69.24.
Shares of Merrill Lynch & Co. rose $2.90 to $75.75.
Shares of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. rose $4.24 to $62.86.
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Labels: BSC, Federal Reserve, GS, Investment Banks, LEH, MER, MS

Wall of Shame: Citigroup (C), Syntax Brillian (BRLC), Alcatel Lucent (ALU)
Cramer, equal opportunity critic of bad CEOs described three current Wall of Shame chiefs who disgraced themselves even further last week. Cramer owns Citigroup for his charitable trust and has been on a crusade to have CEO Chuck Prince removed, because the bank's management is the worst he has ever seen due to unwise investments. Only their huge deposit base will save them. However, Cramer would hold Citigroup, because he feels it has potential. BRLC dropped 35% last week thanks to chief Vincent Sollito's passing the buck to Asian partners after the company failed to meet earnings expectations, according to Cramer, who added he resents the way Sollito painted a rosy picture of the company when he appeared on Mad Money. Cramer commented on Patricia Russo's remarkable lack of execution as the company's orders shrink amid a telco boom benefiting ALU's competitors. He would sell BRLC and ALU.
Outfoxing the Fed: Coca-Cola (KO), PepsiCo (PEP), Kellogg (K), General Mills (GIS), Wachovia (WB), Goldman Sachs (GS), Morgan Stanley (MS)
Cramer discussed three scenarios: the Fed would not cut rates and create Armageddon, or would introduce a quarter or a half-point cut, either of which will not yield good results. Insisting that the Fed needs to cut rates a full point, Cramer said lesser cuts will lead to hard selling, and it is a good time to look at classic defensive stocks such as KO, PEP, K, and GIS. A half-point cut on Tuesday means it is time to buy solid financial stocks such as WB, MS and GS.
Fantasy Football Stocks: Exxon Mobil (XOM), Medco Health Solutions (MHS) Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), was Research In Motion (RIMM), Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX)
To conclude his fantasy football series, Cramer revealed his team picks on Friday. His quarterback was XOM which, like Peyton Manning of the Colts, is expected to match last year's great performance. MHS is a strong defensive play that could go to $100 and is as dependable as the New England Patriots. With a 6.5% yield and a good combination of safety and defense, EPD was Cramer's pick for tight end, and reminded him of Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys. RIMM is doing fabulously be every metric and could double again. Cramer compared the company's potential growth to that New England Patriot wide receiver Randy Moss. FCX can survive a difficult economy, according to Cramer, and its gold business should do well in China. He picks FCX as his running back, similar to LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers.
Mad Mail: Caterpillar (CAT), EMC (EMC) and VMware (VMW)
Cramer told one writer that CAT is a good CEEMEA (Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Asia) play. Another writer questioned the need to diversify in a tech boom, and said 65% of her portfolio was made up of tech stocks. Cramer reminded her of the dot.com fiasco in the 90s. Finally, a writer asked Cramer why he preferred owning EMC to VMW. He replied that EMC benefits from the success of VMW but is cheaper and safer.
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Playing it Safe with Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG - News)
As interest rates go lower, dividends will rise in value, and Cramer recommends PG as a "money in the bank" dividend stock. While at first glance, few would be impressed by a $64 stock with a 2.2% yield, Cramer reminded viewers that PG was at $30 in 2000. Reinvesting PG's dividend is like having "compound interest" said Cramer and he lauds PG for its "mega buyback." He predicts PG will reach $90 and is a good way to "Fed-proof your portfolio."
How Much is that PetSmart in the Window? VCA Antech (NasdaqGS: WOOF - News), PetMed Express (NasdaqGS: PETS - News) and PetSmart (NasdaqGS: PETM - News)
The heated discussion over NFL star quarterback Michael Vick's upcoming trial shows "people won't stand for cruelty to animals," said Cramer who unveiled some of his pet picks and peeves. One pet peeve was WOOF's "piled-up debt," but he liked discount pet pharmacist PETS for its personalized care. However, his best pet pick was PETM, which is up $3 from where he recommended it in January. PETM is known for selling "high-class premium" items and has $245 million cash on hand. PETM will remain the victor as its main rival, Petco, will probably close stores after being taken over by a "debt-ridden" company.

Everybody out of the Poole: Bear Stearns (NYSE: BSC - News), Countrywide Financial (NYSE: CFC - News), Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS - News)
Cramer defended his vigorous criticism of St. Louis Federal Reserve President William Poole, who said interest rates should be raised, not lowered. Cramer accused Poole of "single-handedly attempting to destroy" the market and said he should put in his resignation. Senator Kent Conrad (D, N.D), chairman of the Budget Committee, was Cramer's guest caller and said Poole's proposal was "reckless and irresponsible" and would cause a calamity. He added difficulties at BSC, CFC and GS speak for themselves. Conrad added Poole' s statements showed a "lack of confidence" in the market, and Cramer concluded the segment with his hope that " people on Wall Street are as considerate as those in the Senate."
Mad Mail: Altria (NYSE: MO - News), Melco PBL Entertainment (NasdaqGM: MPEL - News), Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS - News) and Wynn Resorts (NasdaqGS: WYNN - News)
Cramer says there is "good news coming" at Altria with a rise of 5 points to the 70s but not the 80s, since it is a stock "everybody already owns" and has limited upside. Atlhough he liked the IPO, Cramer says MPEL is now worst of breed and prefers LVS or WYNN.
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FMC Technologies (NYSE: FTI - News): 'It's pulled back a dollar. I like the group. I like FTI'.Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD - News): 'I want to pull the trigger right there! I think that's a great situation!'EMC (NYSE: EMC - News): 'The stock just takes off, and now it seems the stock is at $19.05. I think it goes to $23. It's not too late to pull the trigger on EMC.'TJX (NYSE: TJX - News): 'I think TJX is one you want to own after the quarter.' Costco (COST - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr - Rating), Costco (NasdaqGS: COST - News): 'Can I also point out that Costco was down today, and I think COST is just a classic situation.'Siemens (NYSE: SI - News): 'I'm surprised the stock was down badly... I like that stock. I like the German market. It's the strongest in the world among developed countries... I want to buy some.'Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB - News): 'But SLB, at 17x earnings, is way too cheap.'Conco Philip (NYSE: COP - News): 'I've been buying that one for my charitable trust... I think, down below $80, that's perfect.'Corning (NYSE: GLW - News)First Solar (NasdaqGM: FSLR - News): 'Nice pullback after a really good quarter. With oil staying high, that's the one I want to be in. 'Arris Group (NasdaqGS: ARRS - News): 'That was terrific. I think ARRS is a good place to be. I don't want you to leave it. I want to stick with that.'ABB (NYSE: ABB - News): 'They're the best in that business.'Gentiva Health Services (NasdaqGS: GTIV - News): 'This is the home healthcare story that I like very much.'Sears Holdings (NasdaqGS: SHLD - News): 'I say, you know I'm sticking with Eddie. I own it for my charitable trust... I refuse to quit on it. I refuse to quit, because he's a winner, and he's made me money.'TBS International (NasdaqGM: TBSI - News): 'I like Expeditors in that category. I think that's a better one... 'Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS - News): 'Everybody hates Lloyd Blankfein. They think he's an idiot. They think my alma mater's moronic... I don't know. I'd like to buy the stock here.'
Bearish calls:
Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG - News): 'This stock has finally broken down from that $60 level... I think it's headed lower. I don't want to be there... Sell, sell, sell... I think you should sell it.'Optium (NasdaqGM: OPTM - News): ' ... that has been a tough one.'Evergreen Solar (NasdaqGM: ESLR - News): ' I'm going to have nix that one. Sell, sell, sell!... 'USEC (NYSE: USU - News): 'I don't want to own uranium. I think uranium is too far out in the future.'WCI Communities (NYSE: WCI - News): 'I looked at the balance sheet and I don't like it. Why don't I leave it at that. Sell, sell, sell....'
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Cramer's Index: MGIC Investment (NYSE: MTG - News), Countrywide Financial (NYSE: CFC - News), Bear Stearns (NYSE: BSC - News), KB Home (NYSE: KBH - News), Centex (NYSE: CTX - News), MBIA (NYSE: MBI - News), Blackstone (NYSE: BX - News), Thornburg Mortgage (NYSE: TMA - News), Beazer Homes (NYSE: BZH - News), Washington Mutual (NYSE: WM - News), Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS - News), Citigroup (NYSE: C - News)
While Cramer says he doesn't want to be a "buzz kill," he admits it is not possible to be really bullish as long as the housing crisis persists. Cramer formed his own "index" of the above-mentioned stocks, and said when the 12 companies stablilize and the Fed cuts interest rates, it will be time to let the bulls run once again. He made a personal appeal to Fed chairman Ben Bernanke; "Cut the rates. Take the pressure off. Many, many people could be about to lose their homes, because you're not listening..."
New Age Under Armour: Lululemon Athletica (LULU)
Cramer has discovered a new Under Armour, which like its predecessor, has experienced a massive initial bounce and is expected to keep growing. Yoga apparel company, LULU came public at $18 and jumped to $31 "in one of the worst tapes I've ever seen," said Cramer. However, he doesn't think this stock is a "one trick pony" but will keep going up as UA did, because LULU has been doubling stores year over year. Since the stock is speculative and has risen, Cramer recommends waiting at least 3 days or until the price drops before buying.
Beer is Near: Boston Beer (NYSE: SAM - News)
While in the current climate, investors are dubious of even some soft goods stocks, "People drink beer no matter what." Cramer likes SAM's 13% long-term growth rate and its smart move of acquiring a brewery from Diageo for $55 million rather than building a new one, which would have cost $200 million. Although he's a self-proclaimed "Bud man" Cramer gives SAM a triple buy, even near its 52-week high.
CFO Interview: Stephen Chazen, Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY - News)
Chazen discussed production increases in Argentina and Peru; "California continues to be good for us." he added. Chazen dismissed worries about political risks, noting there are always political risks, and he remarked on the stability of OXY's chemical business. "All oil stocks are trading down in unison," Cramer said, and added now is the time to buy oil.
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Labels: BSC, BX, BZH, C, CFC, CTX, GS, Jim Cramer, KBH, LULU, Mad Money, MBI, MTG, OXY, SAM, TMA, WM

Doomsday Scenario: MDC Holdings (NYSE: MDC - News), DR Horton (NYSE: DHI - News), Pulte Homes (NYSE: PHM - News) and Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL - News)
Cramer created a doomsday scenario which probably will not happen, since the bank crisis in 1990 was "ten times worse" than the problems of today. However, he would avoid any companies which deal with borrowing and lending money, particularly housing: DHI, PHM and TOL. The only housing stock that isn't hopeless now is MDC, but Cramer would still not buy. He would also avoid financials amid bearish fears that loans will not be repaid and yields will shrink; "You can't own anything that even walks by a mortgage," Cramer warned. He would not touch companies which need financing for deals. However, Cramer added; "the worst-case scenario will be derailed," and the doom and gloom will not really materialize
If Ben will Budge: Centex (NYSE: CTX - News), Lennar (NYSE: LEN - News), Bear Stearns (NYSE: BSC - News), Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS - News), Citigroup (NYSE: C - News)
Cramer discussed two scenarios which could reverse doomsday: overseas buyers and an interest rate cut. He is confident that if the Federal Reserve reduces rates by only one percent, housing will make a comeback (especially DHI, PHM, CTX, LEN), financials GS and C will recover and the Dow will jump to 15.
Playing it Safe: Celgene (NasdaqGS: CELG - News), Kellogg (NYSE: K - News), Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB - News), Medco Health Solutions (NYSE: MHS - News), Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB - News), Amazon.com (NasdaqGS: AMZN - News), Google (NasdaqGS: GOOG - News), Apple (Other OTC: APPL.PK - News) and Research in Motion (NasdaqGS: RIMM - News)
Even if the Fed doesn't budge rates, investors can still create a safe portfolio consisting of CELG, K, SLB, MHS and KMB. He also directed viewers to his six wild bull markets: oil and oil services, agriculture, machinery, aerospace, infrastructure and minerals, and his four horse men of tech: AMZN, GOOG, APPL and RIMM.
Mad Mail: Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM - News), Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD - News), ValueClick Inc. (VLCK)
Cramer urged a mailer not to sell BAM, because it is an international company, unaffected by subprime woes, and is similar to Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway; "If you sold Warren Buffet because of a housing problem, forget it!" To a mailer concerned about RAD, Cramer said, "The integration is going very well. I'm holding your hand on RAD, and begging you not to sell it." Concerning VLCK's bad quarter, he commented, "I don't have my arms around it yet. To me, the stock looks like it's going to see $18, before you see a bottom."
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Labels: AMZN, BAM, BSC, C, CELG, CTX, DHI, GOOG, GS, Jim Cramer, K, KMB, LEN, MDC, MHS, PHM,