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Mad Money Lightning Round

The Mad Money Lightning Round is a popular segment on CNBC's financial program 'Mad Money', hosted by Jim Cramer. In this rapid-fire format, Cramer responds to callers' stock questions with concise buy, sell, or hold recommendations, often accompanied by brief reasoning. The segment is designed to provide quick investment perspectives and highlight notable companies and market trends in real time.

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Jim Cramer Says Buy Uber, Calls Rockwell Automation 'One Ugly Chart' but a 'Great Long-Term Situation'
Jim Cramer Says Buy Uber, Calls Rockwell Automation 'One Ugly Chart' but a 'Great Long-Term Situation'
Jim Cramer recommended buying Uber, Tanger, Rockwell Automation, Amcor, and Neurocrine Biosciences. Uber and Zipline announced a partnership for autonomous delivery. Tanger and Amcor both reported better-than-expected earnings. Rockwell Automation and Neurocrine Biosciences had mixed reactions from analysts. Uber and Amcor shares fell, while Tanger, Rockwell Automation, and Neurocrine Biosciences shares all had varying degrees of movement.
Jim Cramer Has This ‘Great Long-Term’ Ride-Hailing Stock on His Radar: ‘I Am a Buyer’
Jim Cramer Has This ‘Great Long-Term’ Ride-Hailing Stock on His Radar: ‘I Am a Buyer’
Jim Cramer recommends buying this ride-hailing company for long-term investment on Mad Money Lightning Round.
Jim Cramer Says Buy Carpenter Technology, Calls This IT Services Stock a 'Value Trap'
Jim Cramer Says Buy Carpenter Technology, Calls This IT Services Stock a 'Value Trap'
Cramer recommends buying Carpenter Technology (NYSE: CRS) and calls DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) a value trap. Senseonics Holdings (NASDAQ: SENS) posts upbeat sales and Ubiquiti (NYSE: UI) reports worse-than-expected results. Hess Midstream (NYSE: HESM) is a winner while Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) announces a new CMO. UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) is a potential buy and Coupang (NYSE: CPNG) is not recommended, but MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are worth considering.
Jim Cramer Says NorthWestern Energy Is ‘Winning,’ So Is This Financial Stock
Jim Cramer Says NorthWestern Energy Is ‘Winning,’ So Is This Financial Stock
Jim Cramer recommends NorthWestern Energy (NWE) & Origin Bancorp (OBK) as winning stocks, citing strong earnings & analyst ratings.
Jim Cramer Calls Summit Therapeutics A 'Great Spec,' Recommends Buying This Consumer Cyclical Stock
Jim Cramer Calls Summit Therapeutics A 'Great Spec,' Recommends Buying This Consumer Cyclical Stock
"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer recommends buying Carvana and Summit Therapeutics. Reddit "surprised" him. Here's why.
Jim Cramer: Bending Spoons Is A ‘Really Good’ Software Company, Recommends Buying This Industrial Stock
Jim Cramer: Bending Spoons Is A ‘Really Good’ Software Company, Recommends Buying This Industrial Stock
Jim Cramer recommends buying Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM) and Farmers National Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: FMNB), and says Bending Spoons S.p.A. (NASDAQ: BSP) is a good software company. He is not a fan of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) but says it's fine for speculation. Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) is at the right level to buy and Establishment Labs Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ESTA) has a positive outlook according to Mizuho analyst.
Jim Cramer: Arista Is ‘Terrific,’ Also Likes This Consumer Cyclical Stock
Jim Cramer: Arista Is ‘Terrific,’ Also Likes This Consumer Cyclical Stock
Jim Cramer likes Ross Stores (ROST) on CNBC's Mad Money Lightning Round. Ross Stores reported strong earnings and raised guidance. Arista Networks (ANET) is also favored.
Jim Cramer: Nike Is 'Just OK' While This 'Inexpensive' Financial Stock Is ‘Terrific'
Jim Cramer: Nike Is 'Just OK' While This 'Inexpensive' Financial Stock Is ‘Terrific'
Jim Cramer recommended buying First Horizon and Intel. And while Nike is attempting a turnaround, competition is a problem, he argued.
Jim Cramer: ‘Regional Banks Have Been A Fantastic Place To Be’
Jim Cramer: ‘Regional Banks Have Been A Fantastic Place To Be’
Cramer warns against investing in IonQ, saying it's tough to own when rates go up. The "Mad Money" host also recommends looking at KeyCorp.
‘That Thing Has Just Been Crushed’: Cramer On This Tech Stock
‘That Thing Has Just Been Crushed’: Cramer On This Tech Stock
"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer says AST SpaceMobile is "losing a fortune," suggests Fiserv ink a merger and praises Cheesecake Factory's menu.
Jim Cramer Says Microchip Is Near A Bottom — 'I Don't See It Yet' — While Nebius Is 'Not Done Going Down'
Jim Cramer Says Microchip Is Near A Bottom — 'I Don't See It Yet' — While Nebius Is 'Not Done Going Down'
Cramer gave his opinions on several stocks, including MCHP, VRT, AAOI, PWR, WCC, NBUS, COKE, and EXLS. He suggested waiting for better prices.
Cramer Likes Applied Digital on the Dip — but Warns: 'Start It Small, Don't Start It Big'
Cramer Likes Applied Digital on the Dip — but Warns: 'Start It Small, Don't Start It Big'
Cramer likes APLD, but advises starting small due to losses. He also recommends buying BE as a non-combustible power source. He says no to LEN and considers XEG a speculative buy. He remains long on ROAD and expects consolidation.
Jim Cramer Wishes Lemonade 'Made Some Money,' Recommends Buying ‘Terrific’ Industrial Stock
Jim Cramer Wishes Lemonade 'Made Some Money,' Recommends Buying ‘Terrific’ Industrial Stock
The "Mad Money" host discusses Lemonade, Aurora Innovation, Weyerhaeuse and Carpenter Technology.
Jim Cramer: Fast Food Is 'Challenged,' But This Industrial Stock Is 'A Good Spec'
Jim Cramer: Fast Food Is 'Challenged,' But This Industrial Stock Is 'A Good Spec'
Jim Cramer recommends buying Amprius Technologies with $33 price target. Wendy's (WEN) and McDonald's (MCD) decline.
Jim Cramer Praises 'Miracle Worker' CEO, Says This Consumer Cyclical Stock Is ‘Too Hard To Own’
Jim Cramer Praises 'Miracle Worker' CEO, Says This Consumer Cyclical Stock Is ‘Too Hard To Own’
Jim Cramer likes Nextpower and calls its CEO a 'miracle worker.' Chewy is 'too hard to own' and Butterfly Network is a promising company.
Jim Cramer: TE Connectivity Is ‘Terrific,’ Buy This Industrial Stock
Jim Cramer: TE Connectivity Is ‘Terrific,’ Buy This Industrial Stock
Jim Cramer recommended buying GE Vernova Inc. as Bernstein analyst initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and $1,206 price target.
Cramer Passes On NioCorp And SoundHound — But Says One Stock Is 'Time To Buy'
Cramer Passes On NioCorp And SoundHound — But Says One Stock Is 'Time To Buy'
Jim Cramer recommends buying SOFI, and avoiding RIVN and BSX. He also says NIOBF is too speculative, but likes MP and INOD in the data engineering market.
Cramer Gives Vistra His Blessing, Backs Stryker, Steers Clear Of AI-Exposed FICO
Cramer Gives Vistra His Blessing, Backs Stryker, Steers Clear Of AI-Exposed FICO
Jim Cramer endorsed Vistra, expressed caution on Fair Isaac over AI risks: "I'm not going to get in the crosshairs anymore."
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