We recently compiled a list of the Jim Cramer’s ‘Ignore the Chatter’ Guide: 10 Stocks to Buy Today. In this article, we are going to take a look at where The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) stands against the other Jim Cramer-approved stocks.
On his Friday show, Jim Cramer discussed the “tyranny of larger macro forces,” lamenting how the market has become overly fixated on broad economic indicators like interest rates and the Fed’s actions instead of keeping their eyes on the prize—great stocks with great stories.
The “short-term guessing game based on the data point of the day” can blindside investors to the long-term glory of what is in front of them, according to Cramer, who also expressed his disdain for ETFs by stating:
“..there could be a pickup in semiconductors if the economy accelerates so we buy an ETF that has semis rather than just going after Nvidia for AI or Texas Instruments for the Internet of Things.”
The backdrop to these comments was the U.S. stock market experiencing a significant rally following the release of encouraging jobless claims data. The S&P 500 jumped by 2.3%, reflecting widespread gains across multiple sectors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged by 683 points, highlighting strong performance among blue-chip stocks, while the NASDAQ Composite climbed 2.87%, driven by a rebound in technology and growth stocks.
This rebound helped the S&P 500 recover nearly all losses from earlier in the week, when recession fears and the unwinding of a global yen-funded carry trade led to a sharp decline.
Analyzing Jim Cramer’s recent “Mad Money” episodes, we made a list of 10 stocks that the veteran CNBC host is bullish on. These are companies that are well-poised for long-term growth, given that investors are able to hold their ground and “ignore the chatter.”
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The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW)
Number of Hedge Fund Investors: 71
In response to a caller on the show, Cramer said that he would buy The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) stock and that he happens to “like Schwab very much…”
The financial services company has faced some short-term headwinds due to market volatility and interest rate concerns.
But Cramer holds that these issues are temporary and will not hamper the long-term growth prospects for The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW). Goldman Sachs recently kept a “Buy” rating on the stock with a price target of $72. The bank cited Schwab’s consistent client growth and disciplined expense management as positive indicators.
Overall SCHW ranks 6th on our list of the best stocks to buy according to Jim Cramer. While we acknowledge the potential of SCHW as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than SCHW but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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