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3 hours ago
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Jim Cramer delivers straight talk on tricky S&P 500 market
Jim Cramer delivers straight talk on tricky S&P 500 market originally appeared on TheStreet. Jim Cramer isn't sugarcoating that 2025 has been a tricky ride for investors in the S&P 500. A few AI-powered giants have been doing the bulk of the heavy lifting, while plenty of stocks are still stuck in neutral. However, you're not alone in watching the AI trade play out. In the most recent episode of CNBC's Mad Money, Cramer effectively breaks down the trade and what truly matters at this point. 💵💰💰💵 With AI giants charging ahead and small caps not moving, he's reminding investors to follow his old playbook. It's all about preparation and being aware of the game plan, instead of just running after every shiny stock in sight. Cramer's investing playbook on beating the S&P 500 At the core of Jim Cramer's special is his investing playbook, which he has effectively shaped through decades of booms, busts, and early missteps. Invest as soon as possible, even if money is tight. Reinvest dividends and don't put all your eggs in one basket. Invest because of a well-thought-out thesis, and stick to it. Buy what you know and understand. A big part of that involves getting in early. Time spent in the market always beats timing the market, and compounding only begins if you shared his story, explaining that he invested in a mutual fund while living in his car. Also, reinvesting dividends and diversification are perhaps the biggest wealth-building tools out there. He had to learn diversification the hard way, though, as an oil-stock wipeout taught him not to bet it all on one industry. Also, it's best to stick to your thesis. For example, if you invest in a stock for a quick flip, don't let it become a long-term investment because you're too stubborn to sell, or vice versa. For active traders, it's best to buy only when there's a clear catalyst, a well-researched exit, and a strong intuition. This essentially involves aligning portfolios with risk tolerance and goals—growth, income, or capital preservation. Cramer is also a big fan of the 'invest in what you know' mantra shared by legendary investors Peter Lynch and Warren Buffett. Some of his best calls started with personal experience, including a good meal at Bob Evans or a hiring tip about SPS Technologies. Cramer's stock picks double as investing lessons Jim Cramer's trip down memory lane in his latest Mad Money episode provided many market lessons for investors to learn from. Kimberly-Clark got the longest spotlight. He told a story about a Goldman Sachs client buying 1,000 shares as a long-term hold who ignored Cramer's advice to sell after an $8 stock doubled, reinforcing that the best move sometimes is to let winners run. Foot Locker, on the other hand, was a different story. Once a remarkably tempting dividend play, its dwindling cash flow led to a payout cut, highlighting the importance of avoiding a dividend trap. Those who stuck around too long paid a price. Momentum is part of the mix, too. Eli Lilly has been a top performer because its GLP-1 weight loss drug has tapped into a massive long-term trend. Similarly, Nvidia has rewarded shareholders handsomely because of AI demand, and it remains the poster child of the AI stock rally. More News: Veteran analyst spots unexpected star in Apple's earnings report Bank of America drops shocking price target on hot weight-loss stock post-earnings JPMorgan drops 3-word verdict on Amazon stock post-earnings Cramer also talked about early missteps, where losses in American Agronomics (orange growers) and Bobby Brooks (fashion) were effectively offset by a win in Bob Evans Farms after digging into its expansion plans. Cramer shares thoughts on this year's stock market The 2025 market has effectively been a two-act drama. This spring, a sharp 19% retreat in the S&P 500 was one of the worst early stretches in decades, leaving investors on edge. However, the tide has shifted with markets snapping back, erasing earlier losses, and reaching new all-time August 8, the Nasdaq is up roughly 11% year to date, and the S&P 500 is up 8.6%. The Dow has also climbed nearly 4%, while small caps in the Russell 2000 are mostly flat to slightly negative. From Cramer's perspective, the winners kept pushing ahead, and anyone who stayed with them came out on top compared to those waiting for a broad small-cap revival that never arrived. Market leadership has been mostly narrow, with a small cluster of mega-cap plays driving most gains. AI has been the defining market story. Stocks like Palantir and Super Micro have thrived on the explosive demand for AI-related infrastructure, proving the value of sticking to your thesis and being confident. Hence, investors following a Cramer-like approach have enjoyed relatively strong gains this year, despite the choppiness. The best results this year have come from letting winners run. Jim Cramer delivers straight talk on tricky S&P 500 market first appeared on TheStreet on Aug 9, 2025 This story was originally reported by TheStreet on Aug 9, 2025, where it first appeared. Sign in to access your portfolio
Los Angeles Times
6 hours ago
- Los Angeles Times
Nagasaki survivors, on 80th anniversary, put hopes for a nuclear ban in the hands of youth
NAGASAKI, Japan — The southern Japanese city of Nagasaki on Saturday marked 80 years since the U.S. atomic attack that killed tens of thousands of civilians and left survivors who hope their harrowing memories can help make their hometown the last place on Earth to be hit by a nuclear bomb. The United States launched the Nagasaki attack on Aug. 9, 1945, which claimed 70,000 lives by the end of that year. The second American atomic bombing came three days after the first, on Hiroshima, which killed 140,000. Japan surrendered on Aug. 15, 1945, ending World War II. About 2,600 people from more than 90 countries attended a memorial event at Nagasaki Peace Park, where Mayor Shiro Suzuki and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba spoke, among other guests. At 11:02 a.m., the exact time when the plutonium bomb exploded above Nagasaki eight decades earlier, participants observed a moment of silence as a bell rang. 'Even after the war ended, the atomic bomb brought invisible terror,' 93-year-old survivor Hiroshi Nishioka said in his speech at the memorial, noting that many who had initially survived without severe wounds started bleeding from gums and losing hair and soon died. 'Never use nuclear weapons again, or we're finished,' he said. Dozens of doves were released as a symbol of peace after a speech by Suzuki, whose parents are survivors of the attack. He said the city's memories of the bombing are 'a common heritage and should be passed down for generations' in and outside Japan. 'The existential crisis of humanity has become imminent to each and every one of us living on Earth,' the mayor said. 'In order to make Nagasaki the last atomic bombing site now and forever, we will go hand-in-hand with global citizens and devote our utmost efforts toward the abolition of nuclear weapons and the realization of everlasting world peace.' Survivors and their families gathered Saturday in rainy weather at Peace Park and nearby Hypocenter Park, located below the bomb's exact detonation spot, hours before the official ceremony. 'I simply seek a world without war,' said Koichi Kawano, an 85-year-old survivor who laid flowers at the hypocenter monument decorated with colorful origami paper cranes and other offerings. Some others prayed at churches in Nagasaki, home to Catholic converts who went underground during centuries of violent persecution in Japan's feudal era. The twin bells at Urakami Cathedral, which was destroyed in the bombing, rang together again after one of the bells that had gone missing after the attack was restored by volunteers. Despite their pain from wounds, discrimination and illnesses from radiation, survivors have publicly committed to a shared goal of abolishing nuclear weapons. But they worry about the world moving in the opposite direction. Aging survivors and their supporters in Nagasaki now put their hopes of achieving nuclear weapons abolition in the hands of younger people, telling them the attack isn't distant history but an issue that remains relevant to their future. 'There are only two things I long for: the abolition of nuclear weapons and prohibition of war,' said Fumi Takeshita, an 83-year-old survivor. 'I seek a world where nuclear weapons are never used and everyone can live in peace.' In the hope of passing down the lessons of history to current and future generations, Takeshita visits schools to share her experience with children. 'When you grow up and remember what you learned today, please think what each of you can do to prevent war,' Takeshita told students during a school visit this week. Teruko Yokoyama, an 83-year-old member of a Nagasaki organization supporting survivors, said she thinks of the growing absence of those she had worked with, and that fuels her desire to document the lives of others who are still alive. The number of survivors has fallen to 99,130, about a quarter of the original number, with their average age exceeding 86. Survivors worry about fading memories, as the youngest of the survivors were too young to clearly recall the attack. 'We must keep records of the atomic bombing damages of the survivors and their lifetime story,' said Yokoyama, whose two sisters died after suffering illnesses linked to radiation. Her organization has started to digitize the narratives of survivors for viewing on YouTube and social media platforms with the help of a new generation. 'There are younger people who are beginning to take action,' Yokoyama told the Associated Press on Friday. 'So I think we don't have to get depressed yet.' Nagasaki hosted a peace forum Friday where survivors shared their stories with more than 300 young people from around the country. Seiichiro Mise, a 90-year-old survivor, said that he's handing seeds of 'flowers of peace' to the younger generation in hopes of seeing them bloom. Survivors are frustrated by a growing nuclear threat and support among international leaders for developing or possessing nuclear weapons for deterrence. They criticize the Japanese government's refusal to sign or even participate in the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons as an observer because Japan, as an American ally, says it needs U.S. nuclear possession as deterrence. In Ishiba's speech, the prime minister reiterated Japan's pursuit of a nuclear-free world, pledging to promote dialogue and cooperation between countries with nuclear weapons and nonnuclear states at the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons review conference scheduled for April and May 2026 in New York. Ishiba didn't mention the nuclear weapons ban treaty. 'Countries must move from words to action by strengthening the global disarmament regime,' with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, or NPT, at the center, complemented by the momentum created by the nuclear weapons ban treaty, said U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, in a message read by Under-Secretary-General Izumi Nakamitsu in Nagasaki. Nagasaki invited representatives from all countries to attend the ceremony Saturday. The government in China notably notified the city that it wouldn't be present, without providing a reason. The ceremony last year stirred controversy because of the absence of the U.S. ambassador and other Western envoys in response to the Japanese city's refusal to invite officials from Israel. Ono and Yamaguchi write for the Associated Press and reported from Nagasaki and Tokyo, respectively.
Miami Herald
6 hours ago
- Miami Herald
Jim Cramer delivers straight talk on tricky S&P 500 market
Jim Cramer isn't sugarcoating that 2025 has been a tricky ride for investors in the S&P 500. A few AI-powered giants have been doing the bulk of the heavy lifting, while plenty of stocks are still stuck in neutral. However, you're not alone in watching the AI trade play out. In the most recent episode of CNBC's Mad Money, Cramer effectively breaks down the trade and what truly matters at this point. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter With AI giants charging ahead and small caps not moving, he's reminding investors to follow his old playbook. It's all about preparation and being aware of the game plan, instead of just running after every shiny stock in sight. At the core of Jim Cramer's special is his investing playbook, which he has effectively shaped through decades of booms, busts, and early missteps. Invest as soon as possible, even if money is dividends and don't put all your eggs in one because of a well-thought-out thesis, and stick to what you know and understand. A big part of that involves getting in early. Time spent in the market always beats timing the market, and compounding only begins if you start. Related: Nvidia tops list of veteran analyst's best stocks for rest of 2025 Cramer shared his story, explaining that he invested in a mutual fund while living in his car. Also, reinvesting dividends and diversification are perhaps the biggest wealth-building tools out there. He had to learn diversification the hard way, though, as an oil-stock wipeout taught him not to bet it all on one industry. Also, it's best to stick to your thesis. For example, if you invest in a stock for a quick flip, don't let it become a long-term investment because you're too stubborn to sell, or vice versa. For active traders, it's best to buy only when there's a clear catalyst, a well-researched exit, and a strong intuition. This essentially involves aligning portfolios with risk tolerance and goals-growth, income, or capital preservation. Cramer is also a big fan of the "invest in what you know" mantra shared by legendary investors Peter Lynch and Warren Buffett. Some of his best calls started with personal experience, including a good meal at Bob Evans or a hiring tip about SPS Technologies. Jim Cramer's trip down memory lane in his latest Mad Money episode provided many market lessons for investors to learn from. Kimberly-Clark got the longest spotlight. He told a story about a Goldman Sachs client buying 1,000 shares as a long-term hold who ignored Cramer's advice to sell after an $8 pop. Related: Morgan Stanley resets AMD stock price target after earnings The stock doubled, reinforcing that the best move sometimes is to let winners run. Foot Locker, on the other hand, was a different story. Once a remarkably tempting dividend play, its dwindling cash flow led to a payout cut, highlighting the importance of avoiding a dividend trap. Those who stuck around too long paid a price. Momentum is part of the mix, too. Eli Lilly has been a top performer because its GLP-1 weight loss drug has tapped into a massive long-term trend. Similarly, Nvidia has rewarded shareholders handsomely because of AI demand, and it remains the poster child of the AI stock rally. More News: Veteran analyst spots unexpected star in Apple's earnings reportBank of America drops shocking price target on hot weight-loss stock post-earningsJPMorgan drops 3-word verdict on Amazon stock post-earnings Cramer also talked about early missteps, where losses in American Agronomics (orange growers) and Bobby Brooks (fashion) were effectively offset by a win in Bob Evans Farms after digging into its expansion plans. The 2025 market has effectively been a two-act drama. This spring, a sharp 19% retreat in the S&P 500 was one of the worst early stretches in decades, leaving investors on edge. However, the tide has shifted with markets snapping back, erasing earlier losses, and reaching new all-time highs. Related: Veteran analyst drops 6-word verdict on Apple's $100 billion investment Through August 8, the Nasdaq is up roughly 11% year to date, and the S&P 500 is up 8.6%. The Dow has also climbed nearly 4%, while small caps in the Russell 2000 are mostly flat to slightly negative. From Cramer's perspective, the winners kept pushing ahead, and anyone who stayed with them came out on top compared to those waiting for a broad small-cap revival that never arrived. Market leadership has been mostly narrow, with a small cluster of mega-cap plays driving most gains. AI has been the defining market story. Stocks like Palantir and Super Micro have thrived on the explosive demand for AI-related infrastructure, proving the value of sticking to your thesis and being confident. Hence, investors following a Cramer-like approach have enjoyed relatively strong gains this year, despite the choppiness. The best results this year have come from letting winners run. The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
