Jim Cramer, the host of Mad Money, urged investors to refrain from making any investments in high-value stocks, particularly in the Big Tech sector, ahead of upcoming earnings reports, which will attract considerable scrutiny. Cramer expressed concern over significant price movements in various stocks leading into earnings, stating, “you can’t make up these moves.”
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He emphasized that these surges create heightened risks for those looking to purchase stocks before a company’s earnings announcement. He pointed out that there is underlying volatility affecting nearly every major company. He noted that the stocks that he mentioned on Friday were trading erratically high on October 28. You can read which stocks Cramer discussed on Friday in our article, Jim Cramer’s Latest Game Plan: 20 Stocks to Watch.
He went on to highlight that:
“First you need to understand that no one knows these earnings numbers ahead of time except the CEO, the CFO, and a very small group of very important people at each company, and they are tight-lipped.”
Cramer criticized analysts for their attempts to predict earnings, stating, “We’ve seen how wrong they can be over and over again.” According to Cramer, when a stock spikes before earnings, it does not indicate insider knowledge but rather excessive enthusiasm. He further cautioned that these price increases are occurring without any solid basis, making it perilous for investors. He said, “In other words, these stocks are going up on nothing and that I think makes it very dangerous.”
Cramer reiterated his advice and said:
“I am indeed trying to discourage you from trading these stocks ahead of the quarters. It’s just a roulette game based on nothing. Often the game feels rigged, you just don’t know which way it’s rigged because companies really and truly do not let this stuff drip out.”
Concluding his remarks, he said:
“Bottom line, no one on Wall Street knows what any of the quarters will look like, except for the principals. So don’t bother to follow the money that you see trading right now in anticipation. You know why? It’s a fool’s errand.”
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Jim Cramer’s Latest Lightning Round: 11 Stocks to Watch
11. Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: N/A
Cramer called Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO) a short squeeze and emphasized that he does not wish to partake.
“Oklo is a short squeeze… I’m getting tired of the short squeezes. Here’s my rap on short squeezes: I learned early on that if you play them, they’re like musical chairs. If you’re cool with the music and you think you can anticipate when it ends, bingo, it’s all for you. If you can’t, then you’re like me, I don’t wanna play.”
Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) is focused on designing and developing fission power plants aimed at delivering reliable and commercially viable energy solutions within the United States. In addition to its energy initiatives, the company also offers services for recycling used nuclear fuel. Backed by figures such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the company has positioned itself as a leader in the evolving landscape of nuclear technology, especially through its development of advanced small modular reactors (SMRs).
Oklo’s (NYSE:OKLO) Aurora powerhouses are projected to commence operations in 2027, aligning with the increasing demand for dependable clean energy, especially from technology companies that are expanding their artificial intelligence operations.
Recently, the company announced a significant milestone with the approval of its Conceptual Safety Design Report (CSDR) for the Aurora Fuel Fabrication Facility at Idaho National Laboratory. This approval from the U.S. Department of Energy marks an important step as the company progresses toward its objective of utilizing recovered nuclear materials to fuel its first commercial Aurora powerhouse.
10. EVgo, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVGO)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 11
Cramer acknowledged that EVgo, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVGO) stock has been on fire but commented that it is too high.
“The stock’s been on fire. People feel like they’re the Tesla. EV[s] at EVgo are made in heaven, that people are gonna go back to EV. I think it is a spec. It’s losing money and I think it’s too high.”
EVgo (NASDAQ:EVGO) operates a fast charging network for electric vehicles across the United States, providing various charging services directly to drivers, including fleet solutions and ancillary services such as data integration, loyalty programs, and hardware support. In its second-quarter report, the company disclosed a net loss of $29.6 million, an increase from the $21.5 million loss recorded in the same quarter of 2023.
The company reported revenue of $66.6 million during this period. The company has over 1,000 fast-charging locations across 35 states, establishing a significant presence in the growing electric vehicle market. In October, the company announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding with Delta Electronics, Inc., a long-term technology partner.
This collaboration seeks to develop next-generation EV charging architecture that includes innovative features such as advanced software, integrated power electronics, a contactless payment interface, and ultra high-power dispensers capable of delivering 400kW. EVgo (NASDAQ:EVGO) expects that final designs and comprehensive interoperability testing will take place in its Innovation Lab, with plans to deploy these new charging solutions by the latter half of 2026.