Jim Cramer: This Stock is a Must-Buy Following the Dismal August Jobs Report

Jim Cramer says this is the stock to buy after the weak August jobs report It’s finally Home Depot’s time to shine. “[Home Depot] is about to go higher. That’s what you buy right here, right now,” Jim Cramer said on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” on Friday morning. Jim’s commentary came after a weak […]
Moody’s Lowers U.S. Credit Rating

Moody’s downgrades U.S. credit rating U.S. Treasury yields spiked on Monday after Moody’s downgraded the U.S.’ credit rating, citing fiscal concerns. At 4:46 a.m. ET, the 30-year Treasury yield was up over 10 basis points to 5.021%. The 10-year yield also rose 10 basis points to reach 4.542%. Meanwhile, the 2-year Treasury yield was up over 2 basis points, […]
Forecast for January 13-17, 2025

Outlook for Jan. 13-17, 2025 With investor confidence in the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path fast dwindling, the inflation data next week will be of paramount importance for a flagging market. The earnings season is also starting to ramp up once more. Stocks posted a second straight losing week, after this week’s strong economic data […]
What Drove the Nasdaq Past 20,000: Identifying Weaknesses in the Stock Market

What propelled the Nasdaq above 20,000 — plus, weak spots in the stock market 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. Market moves: Tech stock strength on Wednesday pushed the Nasdaq up nearly […]
Three Key Factors That Will Impact the Stock Market in This Critical Week of the Year

3 things will influence the stock market in the most consequential week of the year The major stock benchmarks rallied Friday but were lower last week, with the Nasdaq leading the way lower after reaching new highs. In a heavy week of tech earnings, the Nasdaq lost 1.5% and broke a seven-week winning streak. The […]